Brendan Smith
Question:257. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the next meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will be held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28807/22]
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Meetings of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) are prepared through the Joint British-Irish Intergovernmental Secretariat (BIIGS) in Belfast, which is staffed by officials from my Department and the Department of Justice, and their counterparts in the Northern Ireland Office.
As established under Strand Three of the Good Friday Agreement, the Conference brings both Governments together to promote bilateral co-operation on matters of mutual interest within their competence.
The most recent meeting of the BIIGC took place in Dublin on 23rd March. Advanced preparation is underway for the next BIIGC to take place in the UK over the summer with several dates under consideration at present.