Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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341. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to visit the United Arab Emirates within the first half of 2023. [8353/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland and the United Arab Emirates enjoy warm diplomatic relations, and our diaspora has a strong presence in the country. We continue to engage with the United Arab Emirates on a regular basis through our diplomatic channels and also through ministerial visits.

In January of this year, Minister of State Dara Calleary led the participation of Irish companies in the Arab Health expo in Dubai and had meetings with Minister of the Future Al Roumi, and Minister of Economy Al Marri.

In March, it is planned that Minister of State Josepha Madigan will travel to the UAE for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

I do not currently have plans to travel to the United Arab Emirates in the first half of this year.