287 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the meetings, in Ireland or abroad, he has had for each of the past three years in an official capacity with Heads of States, Government Ministers or other representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries; the date and location of such meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16524/08]

Since taking up my appointment as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in June 2007, I have not met in an official capacity, with any Heads of State, Government Ministers or representatives of Governments from non-OECD countries.