EU Presidency Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (187)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

187. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount it cost to produce the EU Presidency ties which were distributed to Members of the Oireachtas on 28 January 2013. [6844/13]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

In view of their role as public representatives, a Presidency tie or scarf was presented to each Oireachtas member in January. A total of 187 items were distributed. The total production cost amounted to €1,153.