Written answers
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Diplomatic Representation
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current status of our diplomatic relationship with Iran; the recent engagements he and the Government have had with representatives of Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55487/23]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Ireland and Iran have a functional diplomatic relationship. The Irish Mission in Tehran is operating, for the moment in temporary premises, while seeking permanent accommodation. A number of posted staff are now stationed in Tehran and the Department expects to be in a position to accredit an Ambassador in the first half of 2024.
The Embassy of Iran in Dublin is currently headed by a Chargé d'Affaires, whom I most recently met in October. In both Dublin and Tehran our officials are in regular routine contact, as is normal.
I have spoken three times this year with Foreign Minister Amir-Abdolahian, including twice in relation to the situation in Gaza and the plight of hostages.
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