Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 262: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposed itinerary for St. Patrick's week celebrations; the areas and countries involved and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6631/05]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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The programme for my visit to Canada has yet to be finalised. However, I expect to attend the Toronto St. Patrick's Day parade and to meet with Tourism Ireland and with the Toronto Irish chamber of commerce in the course of my visit.

The Department of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with officials of other Departments and relevant agencies as appropriate, will co-ordinate briefing material. Such briefing will cover all issues with a view to maximising the unique promotional opportunities of this trip and will deal with issues of mutual interest. The Minister of State will not be travelling abroad for St. Patrick's Day in his capacity as an office holder at my Department.