Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 222: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of overseas visits by her and her predecessor for each of the past ten years and the months in which the visits occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2296/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Ministerial overseas visits are undertaken for a variety of reasons such as leading on bilateral trade missions, attending EU Council meetings, WTO trade discussions and participation in other events in accordance with our membership of international organizations and other fora.

Given the breadth and scope of the request, as well as the 10-year retrospection required, significant staff resources will be required to compile the information. It is not therefore possible to complete this task within the timeframe required. However, my officials will be happy to provide the Deputy with the relevant information as soon as the appropriate cross-Divisional coordination has been completed.