Catalan Referendum

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Ceisteanna (464, 465)

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

464. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the declaration of independence by Catalonia. [46689/17]

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

465. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received communication from the Catalan authorities following the declaration of independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46690/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 and 465 together.

Ireland respects the constitutional and territorial integrity of Spain and we do not accept or recognise the Catalan Unilateral Declaration of Independence. The resolution of the current crisis needs to be within Spain's constitutional framework and through Spain's democratic institutions. Ireland supports efforts to resolve this crisis through lawful and peaceful means.

I have not received a communication from the Catalan authorities following the Catalan Unilateral Declaration of Independence on 27/10/2017.