Written answers

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation

European Council Meetings

9:00 pm

Photo of Regina DohertyRegina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of Council of the European Union's 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. [7443/11]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department has the lead responsibility for the Competitiveness Council and has responsibility for aspects of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (ESPHCA). The following Tables lists the number of Competitiveness Council and EHSPCA meetings and previous Ministerial attendees or otherwise for the year ended 9 March

Competitiveness Councils March 2010 – March 2011Attendance
1-2 March 2010Ms Mary Coughlan TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
7-9 May 2010Mr Batt O'Keeffe TD Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
11-12 October 2010Mr Batt O'Keeffe TD Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation
10 November 2010 (Extraordinary meeting)Deputy Permanent Representation
10 December 2010Deputy Permanent Representation
9-10 March 2011Deputy Permanent Representation
ESPHCA Councils March 2010 – March 2011Attendance
08 March 2010Mr. Dara Calleary TD Minister for Labour Affairs
21 October 2010Deputy Permanent Representation
6-7 December 2010Deputy Permanent Representation
7 March 2011Deputy Permanent Representation

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