Ivan Yates
Question:43 Mr. Yates asked the Taoiseach the total cost of ministerial trips from his Department's Vote in conjunction with St. Patrick's day celebrations throughout the world.
Written Answers. - Official Visit Expenditure.
The cost to my Department of my visit to the United States and the Bahamas, from 12-22 March 1994, is estimated at £29,000.
The cost of the Government jet is met from the Vote of the Department of Defence.