Diplomatic Representation Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (171)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

171. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No. 113 of 7 May 2013, if the review of the Irish network on Honorary Consuls worldwide has concluded in view of the fact that he said the review would be completed by mid-2013; if he will outline the main points of the review; the date on which he intends to publish the review; if the review will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35459/13]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

I expect my Department’s review of Ireland’s Honorary Consul Service to be completed in the coming months. I will take a decision on the distribution of the report when I have had the opportunity to read it.