Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 397: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding a situation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3818/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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When it is considered by the Department of Foreign Affairs that an appointment as Honorary Consul may be justified, suitable candidates who would be willing to undertake the duties involved are identified by the Irish Ambassador accredited to the country concerned. Such appointments also usually involve consultations with local Irish community representatives and business interests.

The Honorary Consul General of Ireland in Beirut, Lebanon, is Mr Khaled Daouk. He was appointed as Honorary Consul in 1988 and as Honorary Consul General in 1995. The appointment was made according to the above mentioned criteria.