Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 18 Dec 1996

Vol. 473 No. 2

Written Answers. - Ministerial Travel.

Ivor Callely

Question:

63 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Environment the total cost to the Exchequer arising out of the use of air transport for all foreign and internal flights by him and the people accompanying him for each of the years 1980 and 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24756/96]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

The information sought, which relates to travel by the then Minister as much as 16 years ago, is not available at this stage and its compilation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and work.