State Visit to Ireland by H. E. Constantinos Stephanopoulos, President of the Hellenic Republic
The Greek President, His Excellency Constantinos Stephanopoulos, will pay a State Visit to Ireland from 3 to 6 July next. This will be the first State Visit by a Greek President to Ireland. President Stephanopoulos will be accompanied by Ms. Elissavet Papazoi, Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Ioannis Zafeiropoulos, Deputy Minister for National Economy.
Media Programme
Tuesday 4 July
11.15 Ceremonial Welcome and Tree Planting at Áras an Uachtaráin
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
14.15 Wreath-laying ceremony at Garden of Remembrance
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
14.40 Meeting with An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern T.D. at Government Buildings MEDIA OPPORTUNITY
17.30 Courtesy call by Mr Brian Cowen, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs, at Merrion Hotel PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
18.00 Meeting with Mr. Seamus Pattison T.D., Ceann Comhairle, at Leinster House PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
18.30 Meeting with Senator Brian Mullooly, Cathaoirleach, at Leinster House
20.00 State Dinner hosted by the President of Ireland and Dr. McAleese at Dublin Castle PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Wednesday 5 July
09.15 Courtesy call by Mr John Bruton, T.D., Leader of the Opposition, at the Merrion Hotel
10.00 Civic Reception at the Mansion House PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
10.45 Visit to Trinity College, including tour of the Long Room and the Book of Kells PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
13.00 Government Luncheon at Iveagh House PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
17.30 Economic Forum, Adam Suite, Shelbourne Hotel
Thursday 6 July
10.30 Visit Newgrange Tumulus and Brú na Boinne Visitors Centre
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
14.10 Ceremonial Farewell at Dublin Airport PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
