Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
219. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the dates in 2025, and to-date in 2026, where the Irish ambassador based in Washington DC met formally with the United States secretary of homeland security, in tabular form. [16342/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraRegular, high-level engagement with the U.S. is a priority for the Government. During my own recent visit to Washington, I met with a range of high level members of the Administration and Capitol Hill.
On a day to day basis, this is led by the Ambassador in Washington D.C. who engages with a wide range of Administration interlocutors, in formal and informal settings. While the Embassy and Ambassador have considerable and on-going engagement with the Department of Homeland Security, the Ambassador has not met formally with the Secretary of Homeland Security in 2025/2026.
