Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas don Taoiseach as ucht a chuid freagraí. The press release which followed the Taoiseach's conversation with Prime Minister Trudeau said that they discussed the recent referendum to repeal the eighth amendment. He has referred to it in his answer. I know this had been an item of discussion between them when they met last year so he might give us some more detail as to Mr. Trudeau's reaction. I know that he expressed congratulations and that was welcome. I also note that the British Prime Minister tweeted her congratulations to the Irish people on their decision, Together for Yes and the successful campaign, which is extremely welcome. It would of course be more welcome if she could take the issue up with the DUP who continue to bury their heads in the sand on this. I will see Mrs. May tomorrow and I will raise it with her directly myself.

With regards to the Taoiseach's meeting with the Prime Minister of South Korea, was the recent deal between the United States and North Korea discussed? Moves towards peace and stability in the region are obviously very welcome. However, there appears to be a valid concern in South Korea about their omission from the process and I wonder if that was raised in their discussions.

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