Micheál Martin
Question:114. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach if he had any bilateral meetings while in the Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26988/14]
View answerTuesday, 24 June 2014
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During my visit to the Lebanon on 16th June, I had an opportunity to meet with H.E. Mr. Tammam Salaam, President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of the Republic of Lebanon. Items discussed at the meeting included Ireland's contribution to UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) over nearly four decades, for which the Prime Minister expressed gratitude; the security, political and humanitarian situation in Syria and Palestine, and the burden this has placed on Lebanon; developments in Iraq; internal political developments in Lebanon; and the further strengthening of bilateral relations between Ireland and the Lebanon.
I also announced an additional €2 million to address the humanitarian crisis in the Lebanon, arising from the presence of 1.4 million refugees from Syria. The Prime Minister expressed his deep appreciation for this and for Ireland's support for the humanitarian crisis to date.