Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
49 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide the dates and itinerary of the visit of the Queen of England to this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6362/11]
View answerA State Visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II is anticipated to take place in the near future. The final dates and the programme for the State Visit are still under consideration and we are working closely with the British side on developing a programme which reflects the strength and vibrancy of our bilateral relationship. Reconciliation between Ireland and Great Britain has been hugely advanced over recent decades, most importantly through the working together of successive Irish and British governments on the peace process, and the Government is of the view that it is right and timely that this transformation of relations between our two countries should be reflected in the State visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II.
