Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 64: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the countries in which Irish embassies are located where there is not a reciprocal embassy in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2857/12]

Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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There are nine countries where Ireland maintains an Embassy abroad where there is not a reciprocal Embassy in Dublin. Of these, six are in Irish Aid priority countries: Malawi; Mozambique; Tanzania; Uganda; Vietnam; and Zambia. Our resident Missions reflect the special relationship with these developing countries.

The other countries where Ireland has resident Embassies without a reciprocal arrangement are Luxembourg; Singapore; and Sweden. Each of these three countries is accredited to Ireland on a non-resident basis and has appointed Honorary Consuls in Ireland. As well as our common membership of the European Union, Ireland has substantial trade surpluses with both Luxembourg and Sweden, which is also a valuable source of inward investment and tourism. Singapore is also a significant trading partner and an important regional business hub.