Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
30. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the ambassadors in Ireland he has spoken to formally since 16 March 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10231/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn normal circumstances, opportunities to speak with Heads of Mission - Ambassadors or Chargés d'Affaires - arise on a frequent basis at different scheduled events. These include, for example, visits by my counterparts to Ireland; at regular events I attend across Ireland; when participating in credential ceremonies at Áras an Uachtaráin; and on numerous other occasions.
These events have, of course, not taken place since 16 March 2020.
Since 16 March 2020, I have spoken with two resident Ambassadors: the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China and the Ambassador of the United States of America.
