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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 March 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Questions (323)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

323. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of ministerial staff or Government officials who participated in the visit by the Minister of State in her Department to Chicago from 5 to 8 November 2021; the total cost of the visit broken down by the cost of flights, accommodation, transport and dining for each member of the delegation representing the Government; and the cost of the gifts presented as part of the visit. [11199/22]

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Written answers

I can advise the Deputy that I travelled to Chicago from Friday 5th to Monday 8th November 2021, accompanied by my Private Secretary. Details are as follows:

Flights

€1,361.03 for two people, return

Accommodation

$160 per person / $320 in total

Transport

No charge - driven by Consul General in Consul vehicle

Dining

No charge - both Minister Chambers and the Private Secretary paid for their own meals in full

Gifts

No charge

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