Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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155.To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he has spoken to the UK Defence Secretary since his appointment.[34489/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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In my capacity as Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, I have not spoken with the UK Secretary of State for Defence, Mr. John Healey MP since his appointment in July,

However, I intend to engage collectively and bilaterally with international colleagues as and when the opportunities present themselves. In that regard, I look forward to an opportunity to speak or meet with the UK Secretary of State for Defence when the opportunity arises.