asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will give details of each visit to a foreign country undertaken since 31st March, 1974, including the overall cost of such visit and the advantage for this country arising therefrom.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Visits Abroad.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
It is assumed that the question relates only to visits abroad made by me.
Following is the statement:
Country Visited |
Date |
Cost |
Advantage from visit |
£ |
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France and Belgium |
May, 1974 |
188.17 |
To ensure representation of Ireland's position at EEC Council of Ministers meeting. |
Discussions on industrial and mineral development in France |
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France |
May, 1974 |
105.70 |
The production of industrial investment in Ireland |
Belgium |
June, 1974 |
143.98 |
Representation of Ireland at Council of Ministers |
Italy |
June, 1974 |
271.00 |
The development of Irish exports and the promotion of industrial investment in Ireland |
Belgium |
September, 1974 |
99.11 |
Adequate representation of Ireland at Council of Ministers |
Britain |
September, 1974 |
64.00 |
The promotion of industrial investment in Ireland |
Denmark |
October, 1974 |
230.00 |
The production of industrial investment in Ireland |
Belgium |
October, 1974 |
50.96 |
Representation of Ireland at Council of Ministers |