asked the Minister for Defence the number of overseas trips he has undertaken this year; the destinations involved; the reason for the trips; who accompanied him; if he travelled on the Government executive jet; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Ministerial Overseas Trips.
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(Limerick West): The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which I propose to circulate in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Visits Abroad by Minister for Defence in 1988
|
Destination |
Reason for Visit |
Minister Accompanied by |
|
1. USA |
Meeting American business people at the Annual Dinner of the Limerickmen's Association in Chicago |
Private Secretary |
|
2. Australia |
At the invitation of the Australian Irish Society during the period of the visit of Asgard II to Australia for the Australian Bicentenary celebrations |
Mrs. Noonan,Secretary of Department,Private Secretary |
|
3. USA |
SFADCo Industrial promotional tour |
Mrs. Noonan,Private Secretary |
|
4. Rome |
Attending First International Congress of past pupils of the Salesian Order |
Mrs. Noonan,Secretary of Department,Private Secretary |
|
5. Sweden |
At the invitation of the Swedish Minister for Defence to visit arms suppliers |
Mrs. Noonan,Secretary of DepartmentQuartermaster-GeneralPrivate Secretary |
The Ministerial transport jet was used for visits 4 and 5.
Obviously, I cannot comment on an answer I have not seen.
That is true. That would seem to dispose of questions nominated for priority for today. The next business would seem to be a statement by the Taoiseach at 3.45 p.m.
May I ask——
Excuse me, Deputy Bell, I am making a statement. The next business would seem to be a statement by the Taoiseach at 3.45 p.m. I am suggesting therefore, that we recess.
Sitting suspended at 3.35 p.m. and resumed at 3.45 p.m.