It has been customary for the Taoiseach of the day to make a statement to the House on his return from a visit abroad. I appreciate that the Taoiseach's visit last week was of very short duration but I presume he will continue the practice when he goes abroad in the future.

I am open to question on this, but my recollection is that it was only on returning from visits to the European Council that the Taoiseach reported to the House. However, this is something I will look into.