Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 107: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the new embassies it is proposed to open during the lifetime of this Government. [25250/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if it is planned to open further new embassies; the places where it is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25467/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 153 together.

Ireland has a small diplomatic service and any expansion of its network of resident Missions abroad must be approached on a phased basis, having regard to clear priorities. While there are no plans at present to establish new Embassies, the question of opening further resident Missions abroad is considered by the Government on an ongoing basis.