Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is positive that relationships are being normalised and we are moving away from Cuba's isolation. While I do not have an exact timeline on ratification of the agreement, I anticipate that we will try to progress the matter this year. I will revert to the Deputy with an accurate timeline because I do not want to give a date that we will not meet.

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