Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010
462 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the estimated cost in relation to foreign travel, accommodation and related ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick’s Day 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12821/10]
View answerThe total travel and related costs incurred by me on my St. Patrick's Day visit to Paris amounted to €182.58, the cost of my scheduled flight. Other than the normal Civil Service travel and subsistence rates which apply, there were no further costs to the exchequer as I stayed in the embassy residence for the duration of my visit and travelled to official functions using embassy or public transport. Travel costs incurred by my spouse who accompanied me on the visit were covered personally. To date, my Private Secretary's costs amount to €182.58.
