Ministerial Travel

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2012

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Ceisteanna (156)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

159 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the cost incurred by his Department, for this year’s overseas travel programme for St Patrick’s Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17323/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Pat Rabbitte)

I was abroad on official business in Italy over the period 14th of March to 18th of March. I was accompanied by my Private Secretary and my Special Adviser. The Programme was an intensive one aimed primarily at promoting Ireland as a location for investment.

The cost incurred by my Department to date amounts to €1,390.