Written answers
Tuesday, 1 March 2022
Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
Official Travel
Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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323. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of ministerial staff or Government officials who participated in the visit by the Minister of State in her Department to Chicago from 5 to 8 November 2021; the total cost of the visit broken down by the cost of flights, accommodation, transport and dining for each member of the delegation representing the Government; and the cost of the gifts presented as part of the visit. [11199/22]
Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I can advise the Deputy that I travelled to Chicago from Friday 5thto Monday 8thNovember 2021, accompanied by my Private Secretary. Details are as follows:
| Flights | €1,361.03 for two people, return |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | $160 per person / $320 in total |
| Transport | No charge - driven by Consul General in Consul vehicle |
| Dining | No charge - both Minister Chambers and the Private Secretary paid for their own meals in full |
| Gifts | No charge |
Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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324. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the meaning of meetings in Carlow Kilkenny that took place on 15 November 2021 according to the diary of the Minister of State in her Department. [11200/22]
Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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I can advise the Deputy that the meaning of the meetings in Minister Chambers diary that took place in Carlow / Kilkenny on 15thNovember 2021 are as follows :
- Carlow Golf Club;
- Carlow Tennis Club;
- Carlow Rugby Club;
- O’Loughlin Gael’s GAA Club;
- St. John Primary School;
- James Stephens GAA;
- Danes Fort GAA; and
- Kilkenny Tennis
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