Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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323. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to invite his Greek counterpart (details supplied) to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10936/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland greatly values our relationship with Greece. My predecessor, Minister Coveney, visited Athens last June where he met Minister Dendias and took the opportunity to extend him an open invitation to visit Ireland. Last week, I wrote to the Minister to express my sincere condolences to the people and Government of Greece, following the tragic train accident near Larissa.

Within the European Union and in other contexts, Ireland and Greece enjoy regular bilateral exchanges. President Higgins met with President Sakellaropoulou in the margins of the Arraiolos meeting in Malta last October.

I will continue to work closely with Minister Dendias to build on these strong bilateral ties and address the challenges facing the European Union.