Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 172: To ask the Taoiseach the official programme for his recent visit to Manchester; the projected cost of the visit; the mode of transport used; the names and titles of the persons who accompanied him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6006/08]

Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)
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On 10 February, I travelled to Manchester by Government Jet where I had a meeting with the British Prime Minister. The Prime Minister and I also attended the event at Old Trafford to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.

I later attended an Irish Community Reception at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester before returning to Dublin that evening. While there, I met with the management committee for the centre and reviewed their plans for the building of a new centre.

Those who accompanied me are as follows:

Martin Fraser, Assistant Secretary, Department of the Taoiseach

Pat Hennessy, Director General, Department of Foreign Affairs

Eoghan O'Neachtain, Government Press Secretary

David Feeney, Taoiseach's Private Secretary

Olive Melvin, Taoiseach's Personal Assistant

John Byrne, Security Officer

Tony Maxwell, Official Photographer

The cost of the Government Jet is borne by the Department of Defence in accordance with usual procedures. There may be minor additional costs relating to transport and subsistence expenses but these are not yet available.