Ivor Callely
Question:80 Mr. Callely asked the Taoiseach the cost of the Irish Presidency to his Department. [25217/96]
Written Answers. - EU Presidency.
Noel Davern
Question:82 Mr. Davern asked the Taoiseach the total cost to his Department of the Presidency of the EU; and if he will give details of such costs. [1001/97]
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 80 and 82 together.
My Department's budget for the EU Presidency in 1996 amounted to £500,000. An amount of approximately £472,000 was spent in 1996. Some carryover costs which could not be invoiced in 1996 will be met from this year's provision of £50,000.