Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I will allow the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to set out the specific representations that have been made at official or ministerial level. As the Deputy knows, a new ambassador arrived this week. The Minister met him this week and will be able to comment on his direct discussions with the US administration. The Ireland-US relationship is and continues to be important. I acknowledge the plight of residents and Irish citizens who live in the US and we are continuing diplomatic efforts for the undocumented Irish who live in the US. That is part of our wider engagement with the US administration. I will ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to respond on the specific diplomatic efforts that have been made regarding what the Deputy referenced today.

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