Dáil Éireann - Volume 473 - 22 January, 1997

Written Answers. - EU Presidency.

Mr. Callely Mr. Callely

80. Mr. Callely asked the Taoiseach the cost of the Irish Presidency to his Department. [25217/96]

Mr. Davern Mr. Davern

82. Mr. Davern asked the Taoiseach the total cost to his Department of the Presidency of the EU; and if he will give details of such costs. [1001/97]

The Taoiseach John Bruton

The Taoiseach: I propose to answer Questions Nos. 80 and 82 together.

1096

My Department's budget for the EU Presidency in 1996 amounted to £500,000. An amount of approximately £472,000 was spent in 1996. Some carryover costs which could not be invoiced [1096] in 1996 will be met from this year's provision of £50,000.

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