Holly Cairns (Cork South-West, Social Democrats)
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162. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost of preparations for the expected visit of President Zelenskyy; and the date and time on which her Department was given notice as to whether the visit would go ahead or not. [68879/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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This week’s visit to Ireland by President Zelenskyy resulted from a longstanding invitation from the Taoiseach. Consistent with the nature of inward high-level visits in general, as well as security and other considerations arising specifically in relation to Ukraine, formal confirmation of the visit was only received via diplomatic channels on the evening of Thursday 27 November.

Since costs relating to the visit in question are still being compiled, it is not yet possible to answer this aspect of the Deputy’s question at this stage. Relevant information will be communicated by my officials directly to the Deputy’s office as soon as possible over the coming weeks.