Niall Collins
Question:90. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to establish an embassy or a consulate in Kuwait; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28267/18]
View answerWednesday, 27 June 2018
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The Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi is accredited on a non-residential basis to Kuwait. Ireland has a strong and positive relationship with Kuwait. The Ambassador of Ireland in Abu Dhabi travels regularly to Kuwait in support of our broad policy objectives, including the development of political relations, trade relations and supporting the needs of Irish businesses operating or hoping to operate there. With the launch of ‘Global Ireland: Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025’, the Government is committed to doubling the scope and impact of Ireland’s global footprint in the period ahead, while also continuously reviewing the scale of Ireland’s overseas network. In considering expanding our diplomatic representation overseas, a range of factors is taken into account including our national political, economic and trade priorities, as well as the availability of resources. The Government is conscious of the factors that might warrant the opening of a resident diplomatic mission in Kuwait, as in a number of other countries. This will be taken fully into account in ongoing work on the ‘Global Ireland’ initiative.