Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 7

Written Answers. - Ministerial Duties.

Ivor Callely

Question:

308 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Justice her official duties, if any, on St. Patrick's Day; the official duties, if any, of the Ministers of State at her Department; if so, the duration of her duties and her visit; the number of people in her delegation; if she will give a list of those people; the total cost and related costs in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7939/97]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen)

I did not perform any official functions on St. Patrick's Day.

Neither Deputy Currie, nor Deputy Burton, the Ministers of State at my Department, performed any official functions on St. Patrick's Day in relation to their Department of Justice responsibilities.