Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2013
61. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to review his decision to withdraw Ireland's resident ambassador to the Vatican; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14394/13]
View answerAs I have stated consistently, the decision to close the resident Embassy to the Holy See will not be reversed in the immediate term. However, in the context of the budgetary situation, I will continue to review the deployment of our diplomatic resources overseas. Any discussions with the Holy See on arrangements whereby it might be possible to re-establish a resident Embassy at a future date are best conducted in confidence.
