Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Ceisteanna (95)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

95. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his audience with the Pope in Rome on 24 March 2017. [16730/17]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

I attended an Audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican on the 24 March, along with other EU colleagues.

The Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni and European Parliament President Antonio Tajani spoke to Pope Francis on behalf of the EU. Pope Francis then addressed our group, recalling the core values of the EU and outlining his hopes for the future direction of Europe.