Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the list of the Irish embassies and residences in which construction, development or decorative works have been carried out in 2007, 2008, and 2009; the costs of the works carried out in 2007, 2008, and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8004/10]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Irish Missions abroad and official residences of Heads of Mission serve as platforms for raising Ireland's international profile, providing services to the public, promoting Irish economic interests and representing the State in international organisations.

Construction and refurbishment of properties used for these purposes is carried out as necessary to ensure that Irish Missions have the accommodation required to fulfil their respective responsibilities. The costs of construction, development and decorative works carried out at Missions and Residences in the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 are set out in the attached table.