Ministerial Travel

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 March 2012

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Ceisteanna (215)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

218 Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the cost incurred by her 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 she will make a statement on the matter. [17322/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald)

The costs incurred by my Department for flights to Boston for St. Patrick's Day celebrations was €1,415.12. At this point in time no other expenses have been paid by my Department. A final figure will not be available until all invoices have been received and processed.