Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
438 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2008; and the plans related to St. Patrick’s Day 2009 and the projected cost. [6153/09]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the total cost associated with my travel to Paris for St. Patrick's Day 2008 was €1,833. My trip to Paris was for a period of two days. The breakdown of this cost is outlined in the following table. I was not accompanied by officials from my Department. My plans for St. Patrick's Day this year are not yet finalised.
|
Description |
Costs |
|
€ |
|
|
Flights |
518 |
|
Hotel |
730 |
|
Subsistence |
243 |
|
Bike Hire |
4 |
|
Gifts |
338 |
|
Total |
1,833 |
