Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Can the Minister give me any indication of the economic activity between Ireland and Syria? He mentioned a discussion on the relations between Syria and Lebanon. What is the status of those relations? My view would be that they would not be too cordial, but I would like to hear what the individuals concerned had to say.

The Minister will recall we had a difficulty with the Irish consul to Lebanon some time ago. Is he still in situ or has he been replaced? I ask for an update on that matter.

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