Diplomatic Representation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Questions (112)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

112. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are fewer than ten Irish officials in the Roman Curia at the Holy See, the number of these officials whom a person (details supplied) has met on his numerous visits to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52609/13]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

The Ambassador to the Holy See and the Secretary to the Embassy have met with a number of Curia officials on their visits to the Vatican, several of whom are Irish nationals. However, they have focused on meeting officials of direct relevance to the work of the Embassy and have not sought to meet with each and every Irish national working in the Curia.