Diplomatic Representation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 February 2005

Thursday, 10 February 2005

Questions (164)

Bernard Allen

Question:

164 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when Ireland will open embassies in Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Bulgaria and Romania. [4346/05]

Written answers

Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. D. Ahern)

The Government decided in December 2004 that embassies will be opened in Latvia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania and Malta during 2005. On the assumption that all logistical issues can be resolved for the locations, it is expected that these new missions will be opened in the second half of this year.