Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)
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The process of re-establishing a resident Embassy to the Holy See involves a variety of logistical issues. Given the range of issues involved in the establishment process, I hope the Deputy will understand that it is not possible at this point to provide a definite timescale. I can confirm, however, that it is the Government’s intention that all necessary arrangements will be completed without undue delay so that the new Embassy will be operational as soon as practicable later this year.

The Government decided on 6 May 2014 on the nomination of Ambassadors to Embassies abroad, including the Ambassador to the Holy See. It should be noted that nominations of Ambassadors are subject to the approval (agrément) of the authorities of the receiving states and appointments are not formally confirmed until this approval is forthcoming.