NOTE TO EDITORS:

His Excellency John Bruton, Prime Minister of Ireland, and Mrs. Finola Bruton will visit St. John's on March 16 and 17. Following is a schedule of events for their visit:

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

 2:00 p.m.          Arrive St. John's Airport

 2:25 p.m.          Arrive Confederation Building
                    	Tour the House of Assembly

 2:45 p.m. to       Meeting with Premier Brian Tobin and Mrs. Jodean
   3:15 p.m.         Tobin

 3:20 p.m.          Prime Minister Bruton and Premier Tobin available to
                  	meet media
                   	Lobby, Confederation Building

 3:30 p.m.          Depart Confederation Building

 4:30 p.m. to       Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University
    5:30 p.m.       Prime Minister to visit Centre for Newfoundland
                    	Studies

Evening             Irish-Newfoundland Association Ball
                    		(Private function)


SUNDAY, MARCH 17

10:30 a.m. to       Mass - Basilica of St. John the Baptist
  11:30 a.m.        (No cameras or recording equipment)
     
12 noon to          Reception and remarks - Benevolent Irish Society
   1:00 p.m.        Nickel Theatre, BIS Building

Afternoon           Private luncheon and sightseeing tour

 6:00 p.m.          Depart St. John's Airport 

Media representatives planning to attend events are asked to contact Doris Walsh, Newfoundland Information Service, (709) 729-3812, by Wednesday, March 13 to make arrangements.