Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 156: To ask the Taoiseach the programme for his recent visit to Cardiff; the date on which this visit was decided upon; the names and titles of each of the persons who accompanied him; the mode of transport used; the cost of the visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21731/08]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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On 24 May, I travelled to Cardiff to meet with the First Minister of Wales, Rhodri Morgan. I also attended the European Rugby Cup Final between Munster and Toulouse the same day. This visit was decided upon on 16 May.

The delegation for the visit was as follows:

Mr Brian Cowen, TD, Taoiseach

Mr Micheál Martin, TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs

Mr Martin Cullen, TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

Mr Eoghan O Neachtain, Government Press Secretary

Mr Martin Fraser. Assistant Secretary, Department of the Taoiseach

Mr David Feeney, Taoiseach's Private Secretary

Mr Michael Cleary, Security Officer

The delegation travelled by Government Jet. No costs have yet arisen for my Department in respect of this trip.