9. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of engagements she has had with American officials in 2026; the number of times the topic of sanctioning the state of Israel was raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40502/26]

As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I engage extensively with a wide range of officials from the United States. In addition to meetings with U.S. representatives in Ireland, I visited Washington DC in February and undertook a St. Patrick’s Day programme in Boston in March. These conversations cover a wide range of Irish interests, including setting out Irish positions on the Middle East.