Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 16 Oct 1996

Vol. 470 No. 2

Written Answers. - EU Presidency.

Ivor Callely

Ceist:

169 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for the Marine 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. [18837/96]

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Barrett)

Press-related matters arising during the course of the EU Presidency are being handled by the press office of my Department in the normal way. No additional resources have been applied to this function.