Written answers

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs

European Council Meetings

9:00 pm

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of European Council meetings that his predecessor was entitled to attend in the year before 9 March 2011; the dates of such meetings; in each case if his predecessor attended the meeting or if the meeting was attended by officials in his place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7451/11]

Photo of Jimmy DeenihanJimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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There were two formal meetings of the Education, Youth and Culture and Sport Council in the year prior to 9 March 2011. The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Tourism issues were dealt with during this period by the Competitiveness Council, attendance at which was a matter for the then Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.

DateCouncilLocationAttendance
10 and 11 May 2010Education, Youth and Culture Council.BrusselsOfficials
18 November 2010Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council.BrusselsOfficials

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