Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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460. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he will fill the post of ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44202/15]

Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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The Government, on foot of proposals made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, nominates officers to Ambassadorial posts. The nominated Ambassadors are subsequently appointed by the President. The former Ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria retired from his post in October 2015. Candidates for this post are currently being considered and I will bring a proposal for a successor to Cabinet early in the New Year. In the interim, the Deputy Head of Mission is acting as Chargé d’Affaires, in line with the usual practice.