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TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN held his first call with new British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Truss became the new leader after beating Rishi Sunak for the leadership of the Conservative Party earlier this week.
Martin started the call by extending his condolences to the British people on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A statement released by the Taoiseach said the two reflected on the British queen’s historic State visit to Ireland in 2011 and its contribution to advancing reconciliation and relations on these islands.
The Taoiseach also offered his congratulations to the Prime Minister on her appointment, and told how he looked forward to working constructively with her.
A Government spokesperson said: “They discussed the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, their support for Ukraine, and recognised the substantive EU-UK cooperation as part of the global response.
“They exchanged views on common challenges including soaring energy prices and the rising cost of living.
“They discussed a range of issues of mutual concern, including the Northern Ireland Protocol, and agreed to keep in close contact in the weeks ahead.”
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Why are the reporters from rte and virgin one dressed in black outside Buckingham palace ?
@Michael Graham: because it is showing respect.
@David Abbott: there was a big funeral in Dublin today .nobody from the media in black as you would expect.black was traditional with family members here .I agree with showing respect to her but she is not our queen
@Michael Graham: Correct; she wasn’t our Queen. However, those reporters are in her country; outside her home. It’s called showing respect and decorum— something I doubt you know much about, kid.
@Ajax Penumbra: are you saying the other people who were outside the palace and not wearing black were disrespectful? .I think not
@Michael Graham: So waht, she does not have to be anything for someone to show respect… Get your head out of the sand lad and into the 21st century…
@David Abbott: it’s actually a part of a ritual
That’s one hell of a staged photo if I’ve ever seen one, Mehole Martin putting pen to paper lol
@Joanne Stokes: are you ok Joanne?
What a conversation, one bulls***er trying to out bulls**t another bullsh***er!!!
Wouldn’t you love to be a fly on the wall and listen to the conversation between these Freemasons
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