State Visits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (37)

Micheál Martin

Ceist:

37. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach the status of plans for the forthcoming visit of Pope Francis to Dublin and Knock. [35088/18]

Freagraí scríofa

The Taoiseach

Work is at an advanced stage for the forthcoming visit of Pope Francis to Ireland on 25th and 26th August 2018.

Officials in my Department are working in conjunction with Protocol staff at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Event Management Unit at the Office of Public Works and with civil authorities and various agencies on all elements of the visit including the Phoenix Park and Knock.

Further information is available on www.gov.ie/popeinireland.