Vol. 477 No. 2
304 Mr. J. Walsh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the destination and purpose of all visits abroad by him or his Minister of State since Dáil Éireann last met on 26 March 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/97]
I have not travelled abroad in an official capacity since the Dáil last met on 26 March 1997. The Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan travelled to Apt, near Marseille, France on Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April 1997 to attend the "Irish Festival Week" at the invitation of the Mayor of Apt.
