Ministerial Travel.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2009

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Questions (205)

Enda Kenny

Question:

289 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements that apply in respect of agencies associated with her Department in regard to booking accommodation, travel arrangements, entertainment allowances for meals and so on for officials, board members or directors; if these arrangements apply when the agency involved may host a Minister or Minister of State for functions or occasions at home or abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37213/09]

Written answers

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

All agencies under the aegis of my Department are required to comply with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies in their governance practices and procedures and with the Department of Finance guidelines on foreign travel. The Code and the guidelines are available on the website of the Department of Finance. Their guidance on accommodation, travel, entertainment and expenses would apply if a Minister was present on an official trip or at a function.