Conor Lenihan
Question:205 Mr. C. Lenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans, if any, he has to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba. [9484/98]
Vol. 489 No. 6
205 Mr. C. Lenihan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans, if any, he has to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba. [9484/98]
Because of the small size of our foreign service, Ireland is not in a position at the present time to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba. However, the lack of formal diplomatic relations does not inhibit the maintenance and development of friendly contacts and relations with that country.