Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Tánaiste's indication that he is prepared to revisit this matter. It is important that he should do so. I again put it to him that there is a political imperative in the context of our trading relationships with foreign countries. We should consider expanding our diplomatic and trade footprints in Indonesia, South America and elsewhere. On 21 July, the Tánaiste, when replying to a question from one of his parliamentary colleagues, indicated the importance of the mission to the Holy See in the context of the enormous importance of the Vatican as a listening point and as a huge, internationally-renowned hub of diplomatic activities. I implore him to review the position in respect of this matter.

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