Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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169. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he plans to meet with the German Foreign Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1803/18]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I have the opportunity at the monthly Foreign Affairs Council meetings to meet with my fellow foreign ministers, including my German colleague. Germany is of course a very important partner for Ireland and our bilateral relationship is excellent. To ensure that we are doing all we can to maximize the potential of the relationship I recently announced a Comprehensive Review of our relations and I expect that to be completed in the coming months. As the Deputy will be aware, the formation of a government is ongoing in Germany following last year’s elections and I look forward to meeting the incoming Foreign Minister at the earliest opportunity.