Brendan Howlin
Ceist:87. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Croatian President. [21874/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 9 May 2017
Ceisteanna (87)
Freagraí scríofa
I met the President of the Republic of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic in Government Buildings on 4th April as part of her three day State Visit to Ireland.
During our meeting we discussed the bilateral relationship between our two countries; EU-UK negotiations, following triggering by the UK of Article 50; and the Future of Europe, including EU enlargement. President Grabar-Kitarovic also briefed me on regional issues in South-East Europe, touching on economic, political and social challenges.
The Croatian President requested our advice in planning for their EU Presidency in 2020. In light of our extensive experience of seven EU Presidencies, I was pleased to be able to offer our assistance, and our officials will follow up in this regard.