Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Copies of all invoices, receipts, or similar documents that detail expenses incurred directly or indirectly as a result of Minister of State Thomas Byrne’s participation at the 2025 EU-CELAC Summit held in Santa Marta, Colombia. This request should include but is not limited to: 1. Any invoices or documentation related to travel, accommodation, and other costs directly associated with the Minister of State's attendance at the summit. 2. Any invoices or documentation related to the travel, accommodation, and other costs incurred by any individuals who accompanied the Minister of State on this trip, including but not limited to staff members, advisors, or other official delegations. All records held by the Department relating to gifts, hospitality, travel expenses, subsidised events, or externally-funded trips received by: -Ministers and Ministers of State assigned to this Department, -Members of the Minister’s private office, and -Senior civil servants (Principal Officer level and above), for the period from 1 January 2024 to Date. This request should include, but not be limited to: -Records or registers of gifts or hospitality offered or received, including invitations to events, receptions, entertainment, or meals; -Records relating to travel or trips (domestic or international) where costs were paid in full or in part by external