Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
91. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the dates where the Irish Consulate General or Vice Consul based in the North of England has met with the Mayor of Newcastle to date in 2023, in tabular form [44824/23]
View answerSince the opening of Ireland's Consulate General in Manchester 2021, the Consul and Vice Consul have worked actively to promote and advance the diverse and deep rooted connections between Ireland and the North of England. This includes engaging directly with a range of stakeholders and local representatives, including elected representatives as appropriate.
The Lord Mayor of Newcastle is an honorary position that changes every year. Neither the Consul General nor the Vice Consul, based in Manchester, have met with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle in 2023.
An official meeting took place with the Lord Mayor of Newcastle in May 2022. The Consul General also met with the Metro Mayor of North Tyne in December 2021 and in May 2022.
