Written answers
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Department of Education and Science
Departmental Expenditure
9:00 pm
Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 963: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 770 of 23 March 2010, if she will furnish the details of the costs, or if not yet available, the estimates regarding foreign travel, accommodation and related Ministerial and official costs associated with St. Patrick's Day 2010. [15743/10]
Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In connection with Saint Patrick's Day, 2010, my predecessor as Minister for Education and Science, Minister O'Keeffe travelled to Japan/Korea on a working visit from the 10th to 18th March accompanied by three persons in the party to promote bilateral and trade relations. A new element of this year's traditional overseas visits for St Patrick's Day was the Government's focus on strengthening links with Irish communities abroad and in particular those involved in the business sector and this was reflected in the programme for the visit.
The following is a breakdown of the costs paid to date: Travel: - Minister O'Keeffe plus spouse: â¬5,514.39 x 2 (Business Class) - Private Secretary to Minister plus one official: â¬5,514.39 x 2 (Business Class) Official Gifts: - 6 books costing â¬10 each.
The remaining costs are not yet available - these will be forwarded to the Deputy by my Department as soon as they do become available.
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