Darren O'Rourke
Question:317. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Defence if he has spoken with his UK counterpart since his appointment. [41435/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 December 2020
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On the 8 July 2020, I had an introductory telephone conversation with the UK Defence Secretary of State, Mr. Ben Wallace, MP.
The topics we discussed included our common interest in further developing defence cooperation particularly in the Maritime domain through the UK/IRL Memorandum of Understanding which was signed in 2015. We both recognised the value of the work undertaken to-date under the agreement and the desire to continue the development of the relationship post-Brexit, and the value of collaboration in security and defence for Ireland, the UK and Europe.
The Secretary of State and I undertook to meet in Capitals, when circumstances permit.