Finian McGrath
Ceist:62 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of formal and informal meetings he has had with the U.S. Ambassador. [17960/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 June 2011
Ceisteanna (52)
Freagraí scríofa
I have had the opportunity to meet with Ambassador Dan Rooney on a number of occasions both formally and informally. Following my appointment to office, Ambassador Rooney paid a courtesy call on me in Iveagh House on Friday, 25 March. I met with Ambassador Rooney during President Obama's visit to Ireland on 23 May, including at the bilateral meeting between the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. and President Obama at Farmleigh and at the public address by President Obama at College Green. I also met Ambassador Rooney at the State Dinner for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in Dublin Castle on 18 May. My Department and I work very closely with Ambassador Rooney and his officials at the US Embassy. I have also met with his officials on a number of recent occasions including during the visits of the Congressional Sub-Committee on Europe and Eurasia, led by Congressman Dan Burton, on 16 May and during the visit of a Congressional group led by Senator Patrick Leahy on 3 June. I look forward to continued close contact with Ambassador Rooney and the US Embassy.