Dáil debates

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions

Diplomatic Representation

11:30 am

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On 23 March, the eyes of the world were on the Suez Canal in Egypt as the Ever Given cargo ship became stuck in the canal. It was stuck for six days and there was a backlog of 400 ships in the canal area. The ship was dislodged. A huge volume of cargo destined for Ireland is still detained on the ship. Is the Minister engaging with his counterparts in Egypt, via diplomatic channels, to ensure the cargo is released and brought back to Ireland?

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