Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Bombardier was mentioned in the meeting with the Prime Minister, Mr. Trudeau, but we did not have a detailed discussion on it because we did not know the outcome at that stage. We have, however, used our bilateral contacts with the United States in recent weeks to raise our concerns on behalf of Bombardier and the 4,000 staff in east Belfast, the men and women who work in the company. We will use whatever influence we have with the US authorities to ensure that those jobs are protected.

Deputy Martin is right that CETA was discussed in the Dáil on foot of a Fianna Fáil motion. If there was a vote, I think it was favourable so the House has already democratically expressed a favourable view towards the agreement. Formal legal ratification was not required for provisional implementation, which has already happened. Provisional implementation is the most important thing because it involves over 90% of the tariffs being removed, which has now happened. Formal ratification, when it happens, will require a further vote. That will occur but it is not necessary at this stage.

No discussions have been held on the date or detail of a visit by President Trump to Ireland. I therefore cannot give a date or any further details.

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