Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005
178 Mr. Kenny asked the Taoiseach the number of formal and informal meetings he has held with the president of Sinn Féin, Mr. Adams, since January 2005; the date and location of each meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20776/05]
View answerSince January 2005, I have had ongoing contacts with all political parties in Northern Ireland. I often meet political parties and others involved with the situation in Northern Ireland when they are in Dublin. It is a very helpful part of the process. I have made it absolutely clear that the Government will maintain dialogue with Sinn Féin and that is what I have continued to do. As I informed the Dáil on 14 June, in addition to the well-publicised meetings on 25 January 2005 and 16 March 2005, I had meetings with Gerry Adams prior to, during and after the elections in Northern Ireland.
