Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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115. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Malcom Turnbull, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39360/15]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I wrote to the new Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, shortly after his election to congratulate him on his appointment.

In my letter I also highlighted the close historical links between Ireland and Australia and indicated that I looked forward to working with him and his Government to continue to strengthen the bilateral relationship between our two countries, including our links in trade, tourism and investment. These issues will continue to be advanced by the Government, through the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and his Department.

I have not spoken to Prime Minister Turnbull since his appointment.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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116. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr, Justin Trudeau, since his appointment as Prime Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39364/15]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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I wrote to the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mr Justin Trudeau shortly after the Canadian Federal election to congratulate him on his victory.

In my letter I also highlighted the close historical links between Ireland and Canada, and assured him of the Government’s commitment to continuing to strengthen economic, political and people-to-people links between our two countries. These issues will continue to be advanced by the Government, through the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and his Department.

I have not spoken to Prime Minister Trudeau since his appointment.