Sorca Clarke
Ceist:240. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when he last spoke formally with the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. [50792/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 July 2026
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Ireland shares a close bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom, underpinned by strong cultural, political and economic ties. Our two-way trading relationship is worth €2.4 billion per week, bringing significant benefits to both economies. Underscoring this partnership is regular bilateral engagement on a range of issues of mutual concern.
On 5 May, I had a phone call with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss recent developments in EU-UK relations. This followed on from a constructive in person meeting on 16 March as part of my Saint Patrick’s Day visit to London, during which we reiterated our commitment to deepening Ireland-UK relations.
Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union comes at an important moment in EU-UK relations, and I intend to remain in close contact with the Chancellor of the Exchequer throughout this time.