Michael Noonan
Ceist:132 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to travel abroad for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations; the venues to be visited; the planned dates of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6697/02]
Vol. 549 No. 3
132 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Defence his plans to travel abroad for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations; the venues to be visited; the planned dates of travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6697/02]
I plan to visit Defence Forces personnel in Eritrea during the period 10-13 March 2002. I will also be in Hong Kong during the period 14-19 March 2002, attending Saint Patrick's Day celebrations there in conjunction with the visit of the Irish Naval Service vessel LE Niamh.