Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 25 Oct 1995

Vol. 457 No. 5

Written Answers. - Travel Costs.

Ivor Callely

Question:

123 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Marine the costs which have been paid out for flights, hotel reservations and other costs incurred to date by his Department in respect of proposed participants at meetings and conferences, where such participants did not avail of the arranged bookings; if he will give a breakdown in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/95]

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Barrett)

The information requested by the Deputy with regard to air travel is set out in the following tabular statement. No costs have been incurred by my Department in respect of hotel reservations or other costs.

Date	Venue	No of Passengers	Cost to Department
7-15 Feb. 1995	Vigo, Spain	1	£138

This cost relates to an arranged booking which was availed of by the Department. Due to an enforced cancellation, however, 50 per cent was forfeited.