asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he will give details of each visit abroad by him since 31st March, 1973 including the nature, place and cost of each visit; and the overall cost.

As the information required by the Deputy is in the form of a tabular statement, it is proposed, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.

Following is the statement:

VISITS abroad on official business by the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs during the period 31st March, 1973 to 30th November, 1976.