Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022
757. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health the travel costs, accommodation costs and other costs related to his visit to the United Arab Emirates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6559/22]
View answer782. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the persons from his Department that accompanied him to Dubai; and the detail of the costs for air travel and accommodation. [6633/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 757 and 782 together.
The Secretary General of my Department and two other officials accompanied me on my recent visit to Dubai. The programme for the visit included support for Enterprise Ireland's clients attending the Arab Health Conference, participation in the Health Week at the Dubai Expo and a number of other engagements.
My Department purchased economy class tickets for all four members of the delegation. The Irish team at Expo have arrangements in place with a number of hotels for the duration of the Expo. The delegation stayed at a hotel recommended to the Department based on value for money, availability, and suitability in terms of the programme for the visit.
