Michael McDowell
Question:18 Mr. M. McDowell asked the Minister for Finance whether, in relation to a letter (details supplied) issued by him and the Minister of State, Deputy Fitzgerald, any departmental staff were involved in preparing and issuing the letter specifically inviting selected people to attend a Labour Party function at which he would give a briefing and answer questions on the provisions of the proposed Finance Bill, 1996; whether any cost to the Exchequer arose out of the issuing of this invitation through the office of An Tánaiste; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8227/96]