Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2009
223 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding his tour of financial capitals to restore Ireland’s international reputation; the number of elected representatives and civil servants who accompanied him on this trip; the steps that were taken to ensure that costs for the trip were minimised in view of the challenging Exchequer position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15907/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I indicated in my Budget speech, I intend to visit financial capitals around Europe in order to communicate details of the resolute actions being taken by the Government to address the difficulties in the public finances and the domestic banking sector, but I have not yet done so. I did, as part of my St Patrick's Day engagements in London, meet with representatives of the financial services industry and the financial services media in order to outline the Government's determination to address the current difficulties. On that occasion, I was accompanied for part of the visit by my Private Secretary, two officials from my Department and an official from the National Treasury Management Agency.
