asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of foreign trips undertaken by him, his Ministers of State and his staff in 1985; the destination, purpose and cost of each trip; and if he can estimate the cost of official trips in 1986.
Written Answers. - Expenditure on Foreign Travel.
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There would be a disproportionate expenditure of public time and money involved in compiling the detailed information requested by the Deputy and I do not consider that this would be justified. In relation to my Department, total expenditure on foreign travel in 1985 was £727,524 of which £415,644 was recouped from the European Community. The estimated expenditure on foreign travel in 1986 is £668,000 and the estimated recoupment from the EC is £420,000.
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asked the Minister for Justice the number of foreign trips undertaken by him, his Minister of State and his staff in 1985; the destination, purpose and cost of each trip; and if he can estimate the cost of official trips in 1986.
Limerick East): Statistics regarding travel are not kept in such a way as would enable the question to be answered in the time available. The bulk of travel is to Great Britain, Strasbourg and Brussels in connection with European Communities, Council of Europe and security matters. The total cost of foreign travel for my Department in 1985 was £87,000 and the estimated cost in 1986 is £108,000.