Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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623. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the Minister of State at his Department, Deputy Dooley, met with the Canadian foreign minister during the recent St. Patrick's Day events. [13851/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that Minister Dooley did not meet with the Canadian Foreign Minister during his St. Patrick's Day visit to Canada.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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624. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has spoken with his UK counterpart since his appointment. [13925/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that I spoke via video conference call with my UK counterpart, Secretary of State, Steve Reed in recent weeks.

Our conversation was constructive, and covered topics including trade, bio-security and the importance of collaboration between our Departments on matters of mutual interest. We also agreed to meet in person when the opportunity arises.