EU Presidency.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (603)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

603 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 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 using the postal service or by other means in every case; if not, the nature of the exception; the total cost to the Exchequer or EU of events to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9190/04]

Written answers

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Éamon Ó Cuív)

To date my Department has not held functions or receptions in connection with Ireland's Presidency of the EU. As I informed the House on a number of occasions, most recently in my reply to Question No. 155 on 9 March, my Department will organise three Presidency-related events. They are scheduled to take place in May and June.

The EU Presidency corner on my Department's website, www.pobail.ie, provides information about the three events. Detailed logistical arrangements are being finalised.