Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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127. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the International Division of his Department. [13429/23]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The International Section of the Department supports my work at international level, beyond Europe, to promote Ireland’s foreign and economic policy objectives, and to develop and maintain strong bilateral and multilateral relations.

Working closely with other departments, especially the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Section provides me with advice and briefing on bilateral relations, and on international issues generally, including international peace and security, Overseas Development Assistance, and international human rights.

The Section also oversees the implementation of the Government’s Global Ireland 2025 strategy, and chairs a Senior Officials’ Group on implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, in close collaboration with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications.

The Section coordinates my international travel, as well as my engagements with visiting Heads of State and Government, and with other international figures and organisations .