Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2010
362 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of money, under each heading, spent by him on refreshments for meetings and functions, including sandwiches, teas and coffees, and bottled water, in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; the name of the company used to supply the refreshments and the address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46909/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the Deputy is referring to the amount of money spent directly by my private office on refreshments for meetings and functions within the specified timeframe. I am informed that €184.50 was spent in total and the details are set out in the following table. No expenditure was incurred by my office on refreshments during 2010 and no expenditure was incurred within the specified timeframe on bottled water.
|
Year |
Purpose of meetings or functions |
Name and Address of Supplier |
Amount spent on refreshments (including tea, coffee & sandwiches) |
|
€ |
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|
2008 |
To meet with various groups and stakeholders in relation to matters under the remit of my Department. |
Redcoral Catering Ltd, Dublin 2 |
35.00 |
|
Ramada Hotel, Ballina, Mayo |
49.50 |
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|
2009 |
To meet with various groups and stakeholders in relation to matters under the remit of my Department. |
McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Mayo |
52.00 |
|
O’Briens, Dublin 2 |
48.00 |
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|
Total |
184.50 |
