8. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement she has had with American officials on the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40501/26]

At the time of writing, no confirmation of attendance by President Trump at this September's Irish Open has been received.

Officials in my Department engage with their U.S. counterparts on an ongoing basis across all areas of our bilateral relationship, including on the planning of high-level political visits.