Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2022
88. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of alcohol taken from the cellar of Iveagh House for the event on 17 June 2020; if food was delivered to the event; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3922/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department's Security Council campaign team was working in a large open plan area of Iveagh House throughout the day on 17 June 2020. When the result of the UN Security Council vote was announced and it became apparent that Ireland had won a seat in the first round, Covid-19 guidelines were momentarily not followed. The then Secretary General acknowledged the mistake on 18 June 2020. The Department of Foreign Affairs has apologised unreservedly for the breach. No food or alcohol was provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs on 17 June 2020.
