Vol. 470 No. 2
146 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Social Welfare the number of persons employed by him to deal with press-related matters during the course of Ireland's Presidency of the EU; the total costs associated with such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18831/96]
Press-related matters arising from Ireland's Presidency of the European Union, in so far as my Department is concerned, are dealt with by the existing staff (three) in my Department's Press Office. No additional appointments were made by me in that regard and, consequently, the question of additional costs does not arise.
147 Mr. Calley asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the number of persons employed by him to deal with press-related matters during the course of Ireland's Presidency of the EU; the total costs associated with such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18832/96]
No additional staff have been employed by my Department to deal with press-related matters for the duration of the Irish Presidency.
