asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what members of the Government were outside the State on 17th March, 1958, where they were, the purpose of their journeys and the costs borne by the Exchequer.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ministers' Visits Outside the State.
The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be included in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Member of the Government |
Destination |
Purpose of Journey |
Cost borne by Exchequer |
|
£ |
|||
|
Taoiseach |
London |
Attending St. Patrick's Day Banquet of National University of Ireland Club, London. |
37* |
|
Minister for Health and Social Welfare. |
London and Manchester. |
Private business in London. Attending Annual Dinner and Dance of the Manchester St. Patrick's Society |
Nil |
|
Minister for External Affairs. |
London |
Same as Taoiseach |
25 |
*Includes expenses of Aide-de-Camp to the Taoiseach.