Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 7

Written Answers. - Ministerial Duties.

Ivor Callely

Question:

374 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry his official duties, if any, on St. Patrick's Day; the official duties, if any, of the Minister of State at his Department; if so, the duration of his duties and his visit; the number of people in his delegation; if he will give a list of those people; the total cost and related costs in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7935/97]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

I spent St. Patrick's Day in Wexford where I attended the review of two parades — Enniscorthy and New Ross.

I travelled to Brussels later that evening to attend a Council of Ministers' meeting.

The Minister of State at my Department spent St. Patrick's Day in Kerry where he attended the review of three parades — Tralee, Listowel and Killarney.