Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2004
59 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the cost of holding a meeting of European Ministers for Foreign Affairs at Tullamore; the value of sponsorship which was associated with the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14534/04]
View answerThe informal meeting of European Union Foreign Ministers took place in Tullamore on 16 and 17 April 2004.
As a number of invoices are still outstanding, it is not possible at this stage to say what was the cost of holding the meeting. My Department is in contact with the relevant suppliers in relation to finalising these costs. It is envisaged that the Department of Foreign Affairs will incur costs in the following areas: accommodation; transport; catering; media and communications; and miscellaneous costs — printing, signage etc.
The Department of Foreign Affairs availed of sponsorship arrangements offered by Eircom, Audi, Tipperary Water and Kerrygold for the meeting. We also co-operated in this regard with some local organisations and companies. As in the case of the total costs of the meeting, it is not possible to say, at this time, the value of the sponsorship.
