Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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Question 121: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will extend an invitation to foreign dignitaries (details supplied) to visit Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13497/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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The historic State visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland last year was a symbol of the modern, deep and friendly relationship between our two countries. We would hope that future high-level visits will serve to follow up on the momentum created by the Queen's visit and to reinforce the close ties between Britain and Ireland. President Higgins was in London last month and I note that Princess Anne visited Dublin and Kildare at the weekend. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would likewise be very welcome to visit Ireland.