Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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149. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to establish an honorary consulate in a country (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44918/18]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department regularly reviews the network of Honorary Consuls and, in the context of making new appointments, it takes into account the need to provide for the welfare of Irish citizens, resident or visiting, as well as the prospect of developing trade and economic relations with the country or region concerned. In principle, I am open to the appointment of an Honorary Consul in Haiti if the demand for services exists and a suitable candidate is available. I will ask my officials to make contact with the organisation named by the Deputy and discuss the matter further with them. Under the EU Consular Protection Directive, Irish nationals may seek assistance from the Embassy or Consulate of any other EU member state in a country where there is no Irish Embassy or permanent representation.