Official Engagements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Ceisteanna (1552)

Alan Kelly

Ceist:

1552. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the sporting events, including the dates of the events, he has attended in an official capacity since becoming Minister, in tabular form; and the costs to the Exchequer for his attendance at any of these events. [41211/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be provided directly to him within 10 working days. 

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A:

I refer to your Parliamentary Question above which was submitted to my Department for written answer by myself on Tuesday 17 January 2017 and to which you received a holding reply.

The information you requested in this Parliamentary Question has been collated by officials in my Department and is furnished in the table.

I trust that this clarifies the position satisfactorily.

Date	Event	Sport	Venue	Cost to Exchequer (€)
27/5/16	Ireland V Holland	Football	Dublin	N/A
18/6/16	Ireland V Belgium	Football	Bordeaux	784.72
26/6/16	Ireland V France	Football	Lyon	654.51
30/7/16	Celtic V Barcelona	Football	Dublin	N/A
14 – 18/8/16	Olympic Games	Various	Rio	7098.45 *
4/9/16	Mens' Senior All-Ireland Final	Hurling	Dublin	N/A
18/9/16	Mens' Senior All-Ireland Final	Football	Dublin	N/A
25/9/16	Ladies' Senior All-Ireland Final	Football	Dublin	N/A
1/10/16	Mens' Senior All-Ireland Final Replay	Football	Dublin	N/A
6/10/16	Ireland V Georgia	Football	Dublin	N/A
5/11/16	Ireland V New Zealand	Rugby	Chicago	1532.65 *
12/11/16	Ireland V Canada	Rugby	Dublin	N/A
19/11/16	Ireland V New Zealand	Rugby	Dublin	N/A
26/11/16	Ireland V Australia	Rugby	Dublin	N/A

* The figures shown represent the cost of flights ONLY. Costs for accommodation have not yet been finalised.