Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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95. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has spoken directly with his Australian counterpart in the past six months. [22883/20]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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In the past six months I have spoken directly with my Australian counterpart on one occasion, by phone on the 30^thJuly. This call is an example of ongoing dialogue between Finance Minister counterparts across all countries, which has become ever more important during the current Covid-19 pandemic and its associated impact on international travel and engagement.

This engagement provided an opportunity to engage constructively on the strong relationship between our countries, the Covid-19 pandemic and the global economic situation, and the many areas of common interest and engagement shared by Ireland and Australia.