Micheál Martin
Ceist:111. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has recently addressed the European ambassadors based in Dublin. [49147/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
111. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has recently addressed the European ambassadors based in Dublin. [49147/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI regularly meet with Ambassadors, from the European Union and elsewhere, who are accredited to Ireland.
I addressed a meeting with EU Heads of Mission on 19th June last, organised by the Bulgarian Ambassador on the occasion of the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Union.
I recently had the opportunity to meet all resident Heads of Mission at the inauguration of President Michael D. Higgins on 11 November when I officially presented each Head of Mission to the President and Sabina Higgins.
My officials brief EU Ambassadors and other Embassy representatives on a regular basis, including in advance of Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils.
The Taoiseach will address EU Heads of Mission on 3 December next, organised by the Austrian Ambassador on the occasion of the Austrian Presidency of the European Union.