EU Presidency.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (146)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

140 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of locations and status of functions or receptions held in connection with Ireland’s Presidency of the EU; the number and status of those invited to attend; if Garda motorcycle escorts were provided in any or all instances; if invitations were issued by way of the postal service or by other means in every case; if not, the nature of the exception; the cost to the Exchequer or EU of events to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9180/04]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

To date there have been no functions or receptions held by me or my Department in connection with Ireland's Presidency of the EU. A number of functions are planned for later in our Presidency.