Written answers

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Diplomatic Representation

Photo of Colm KeaveneyColm Keaveney (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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109. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current address of the chancellery of the Embassy to the Holy See; the current address of the residence of the Irish ambassador to the Holy See; the addresses for both that have been supplied to the protocol office of the Holy See; if he will confirm that the current Irish ambassador to the Holy See’s principal residence is in Rome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44621/14]

Photo of Charles FlanaganCharles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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I am happy to confirm that the Ambassador took up duty in Rome on the 15 September 2014 and presented credentials to Pope Francis last week.The process of re-establishing a resident Embassy to the Holy See is ongoing. The Ambassador is addressing a variety of logistical and other tasks, including securing accommodation appropriate to the objectives of the Embassy, the staffing level and the available budget. A range of options for a Chancery and Residence are under consideration.

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