Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004
438 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of press conferences, launches and other media events which have been held or organised by his Department since 1 January 2004; the cost of these events to date, if available; if not, the estimated amount spent on these events to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31339/04]
View answerSince 1 January 2004 to date, my Department has held or organised 17 press conferences, launches and other media events. The estimated total cost to my Department is approximately €6,500. A number of press conferences relating to Ireland's Presidency of the European Union were also held. The majority of these press conferences took place in Brussels and Luxembourg, after Justice and Home Affairs Councils, with no cost to the Irish State. A number of press conferences were also held in Dublin Castle and, as a consequence, only incidental costs arose in respect of these events.
