170 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Equality and Law Reform his official duties, if any, on St. Patrick's Day; if so, the duration of his duties and his visit; the number of people in his delegation; if he will give a list of those people; the total cost and related costs in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7946/97]

While I addressed, on behalf of the Government, the Ireland Fund dinner in Washington D.C. on Thursday, 13 March 1997, I had no official duties to perform on St. Patrick's Day.