Ruairí Ó Murchú
Ceist:70. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his call with Prime Minister Starmer on 13 May 2025. [26979/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 July 2025
Ceisteanna (70)
Freagraí scríofa
I spoke by phone with the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer on 13th May.
The Prime Minister and I reflected on the constructive bilateral discussions held between the Tánaiste, Minister O’Callaghan and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn at the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference in April on legacy issues relating to the Troubles. The Prime Minister and I agreed that finding an agreed approach on legacy remained challenging for both Governments, and for all stakeholders, but if achievable, would be very significant.
The Prime Minister also gave an update on his Government’s then ongoing discussions with the European Union, ahead of the first UK-EU summit which subsequently took place on 19 May. The Prime Minister and I also discussed the ongoing political situation in Ukraine, including the Coalition of the Willing meeting that had taken place in London the previous Saturday.
Question No. 71 resubmitted.