Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If the Deputy wants to send me on details, I would be happy to use them as examples, albeit anonymised, with which to engage on this matter. As he rightly said, our two countries, Ireland and the United States, have deep and strong bilateral relations built on a rich foundation of ancestral ties. We have economic, diplomatic and political links, including the long-standing US support for peace on our island. Now more than ever, trying to support the continuation of those significant people-to-people links is a priority for the Government. We recognise the importance of travel to the continuation of those personal connections and relationships between our diaspora and this island. For anyone wishing to travel, I always recommend carrying out research on the destination, including on our website and social media channels. Our DFATRavelWise service provides the latest updates. Citizens should be well informed about how my Department can help should they find themselves in any difficulty while overseas. The security status of the United States is currently set at normal precautions.

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