Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 144: To ask the Taoiseach 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. [10171/05]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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I travelled to the United States on 15 March for St Patrick's Day, returning on 18 March. My programme included visits to Syracuse, New York, Baltimore and Washington. The official party consisted of the Second Secretary General of my Department, the Director of Northern Ireland Division, Government press secretary, special adviser, private secretary, personal assistant, security officer and myself. The Minister for Foreign Affairs travelled separately to the US and joined me in Washington. He accompanied me on the return journey. The overall cost of the visit is not yet available.