Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 909: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will confirm that he is giving serious consideration to the opening of a new embassy in the Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29824/06]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland established formal diplomatic relations with the Ukraine in 1992 and our Ambassador to the Czech Republic is accredited there on a non-resident basis. As I believe the Deputy will appreciate, any expansion of our diplomatic network can only be undertaken having regard to clear priorities. In this regard, and while the opening of new Missions is reviewed by the Government on a regular basis, there are no plans to establish a resident Embassy in the Ukraine at this time.