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EU Presidency.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (455)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

455 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the number of locations and status of functions or receptions held in connection with Ireland’s Presidency of the EU; the number and status of those invited to attend; if Garda motorcycle escorts were provided in any or all instances; if invitations were issued by way of postal service or by other means in every case; if not, the nature of the exception; the total cost to the exchequer or EU of events to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9187/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

I have not hosted any events as yet in connection with Ireland's Presidency of the EU. However there will be an event involving the signing of the European Road Safety Charter in Dublin Castle on 6 April next. All EU Ministers for Transport, including the accession countries, have been invited to attend with a number of ancillary organisations. The Vice President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament have also been invited to attend.

All invitations were sent by the postal service. It is unlikely that Garda motorcycle escorts will be necessary. As this event is yet to take place the cost is not yet known.

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