Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Ceisteanna (424)

Joe Higgins

Ceist:

424. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of an event held in the Pearse Museum in St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, last autumn which was addressed by the Minister of State in his Department, Deputy Brian Hayes, regarding the planned works in the park, if he will provide information on the content of the meeting; the way it was advertised and by whom; the other public representatives who were notified and the refreshments that were provided at the meeting at a cost to the Exchequer. [35008/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

An event took place on Wednesday, 24 October 2012, in the Pearse Museum, St. Enda's, Rathfarnham, hosted by Minister Brian Hayes T.D., to mark the launch of an exhibition being held in the Museum – “Revolution: Photographs of Revolutionary Ireland 1913-1923". Speakers on the night were Minister Hayes and the Museum Curator, Mr. Brian Crowley.

The occasion was also used to officially recognise and celebrate the Museum's full accreditation to the Heritage Council’s "Museums Standard Programme of Ireland" and the Minister took the opportunity to outline the pivotal role that the Museum will play in the lead up to the Centenary Commemoration of 1916. The Minister also noted the repair works to two historical bridges on the site. No advertising costs were incurred with invitations issuing through the Minister’s Office to those on the Pearse Museum invitation lists, local residents who live in the vicinity of the Museum, and guests of Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc author of the book being launched.

A small reception of light refreshments was provided at a cost of €407.23.

Question No. 425 answered with Question No. 392.