Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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52. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are plans to refurbish the embassy of Ireland based in Singapore; and if not, the last time this embassy was refurbished. [36818/24]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Embassy of Ireland in Singapore, together with Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, moved into a newly refurbished Ireland House premises in June 2024.

Singapore Ireland House will support a joined-­up Team Ireland approach, maximising the impact of our international engagement by ensuring strong synergies and value for money. It will showcase our cultural heritage, creativity and innovation through excellence in design.

The Global Ireland Strategy outlines the Government’s commitment to developing and expanding the Ireland House network across key markets, as a means of maximising the collective impact of Team Ireland. Ireland Houses involve the co-location of diplomatic missions and State Agencies in one premises, working under one roof, sharing services and facilities, and adopting collaborative work practices.