Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the details of her travels abroad for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations; the people who travelled with her in the official party; the duration of the visit; and the cost. [14496/06]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I travelled to Bahrain and South Africa to undertake several duties on St. Patrick's Day. I travelled with my husband, Mr. Brian Geoghegan; deputy Government press secretary, Mr. Mark Costigan; special adviser, Ms Patricia Ryan; principal officer, Mr. Brendan Phelan, and my private secretary, Mr. Paul Flanagan. The delegation left on Friday, 10 March and returned on Wednesday, 23 March. The cost of the trip to the Department was €17,214.