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174 Mr. E. Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the usage of the Government jet by him or the Minister of State at his Department and official parties in respect of St. Patrick's Day assignments; the travel arrangements where the Government jet was not used; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
202 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry whether he attended St. Patrick's Day or other celebration overseas recently; the location which he visited; the number, rank and status of each of his entourage; the mode of transport used; the number of flights involved; the standard and location of accommodation used; the total cost to the taxpayer of the trip; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
204 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of members of the permanent Civil Service who accompanied him on his recent trips abroad; the number, rank and status of those other than the permanent service who travelled; the reason these persons were included; the mode of transport used in each case; the costs involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 174, 202 and 204 together.
In my capacity as Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry, accompanied by my wife, I attended the London Irish Club St. Patrick's Day Ball which took place on Saturday, 12 March 1994.
