Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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209. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the last time he spoke with all Irish ambassadors, in tabular form. [19628/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Since taking up the role of Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I have had regular meetings with heads of mission, both virtually and in person, including in group format.

In my first week in office, I met virtually with all US-based heads of mission. This was followed by a virtual meeting with all ambassadors in Europe.

On 25 February, I participated in a town hall meeting with all staff within my department, including heads of mission abroad.

During the course of my recent overseas visits, I have spent considerable time with heads of mission in the locations I have visited. These locations include Brussels, Munich, Johannesburg, Liverpool, New York, Washington DC, Beirut, Luxembourg, Rome and The Holy See.

A meeting of all heads of mission will also take place in Dublin from 6-8 May 2025, where I and the Management Board of the Department will have the opportunity to meet with all of our ambassadors.

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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210. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the last time his secretary general spoke with all Irish ambassadors, in tabular form. [19629/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Secretary General of my Department holds a monthly town hall meeting with all staff, including all ambassadors. The most recent town hall took place on 26 March 2025.

A meeting of all heads of mission will also take place in Dublin from 6-8 May 2025, where I and the Management Board of the Department will have the opportunity to meet with all of our ambassadors.

In addition, the Secretary General attends regional meetings of ambassadors and has regular direct engagement with them on an individual basis.