Dáil debates
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions
Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
2:02 pm
Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
It is clear the EU and the US agree on many foreign policy issues since the election of Joe Biden as US President, particularly as regards Ukraine. As far as Ireland is concerned, we enjoy close ties and historical bonds with the US. Irish people follow US politics closely, including the recent midterm elections. In this context, I pay tribute to the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, on her upcoming retirement from politics. She was a great friend and ally of Ireland.
The US has an important role to play as regards Brexit, the Northern Ireland protocol and the protection of the Belfast-Good Friday Agreement. Several US politicians have stated that there can be no free trade agreement between the EU and the UK unless these issues are resolved. Does the Taoiseach agree it is very important for the Government to continuously press its case on Capitol Hill, because there is no doubt other parties coming from a different perspective are also doing this?
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