Jennifer Murnane O'Connor
Question:55. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to visit Australia early in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49592/23]
View answerTuesday, 14 November 2023
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As set out in the updated Asia Pacific Strategy, which I launched at the Global Ireland Summit on 24 September, the Government is committed to strengthening Ireland’s relations with Australia, building on existing close political, economic and people-to-people ties.
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney T.D., visited Australia for St Patrick's Day this March. In July 2023, Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne T.D., attended the FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney.
Officials in my Department are in regular contact with Australian counterparts on a range of issues, including follow up to bilateral consultations at senior official level, held in Australia earlier this year.
My travel plans for the first half of 2024 are not finalised.