Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 347: To ask the Minister for Finance if he travelled abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the persons who travelled with him in his official party; the duration of the visit and the cost involved. [10173/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I visited Savannah and Atlanta, in the United States, for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations and to attend at a number of other events promoting Ireland abroad. My wife, Mary, and my special adviser, Mr. Gerry Steadman, travelled with me in my official party. The visit covered the period 13 March to 20 March. The overall cost of the visit is not yet available.