Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2024
43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will open a new consulate in Australia, in recognition of the growing Irish population in that country and the strengthening relationship between Ireland and Australia. [3218/24]
View answerIreland is represented by two diplomatic missions in Australia, with an Embassy in Canberra and a Consulate General in Sydney. The Embassy and the Consulate work to promote and protect Irish interests in Australia, to strengthen political and economic relationships, to support the Irish community, and to promote cultural ties and the Irish arts. In addition, an Honorary Consul in Perth provides consular services and assistance to Irish citizens, supports local Irish community efforts and assists in developing trade and economic relations with Western Australia. Our missions work closely with the State Agencies, to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
The network of diplomatic missions in the Asia Pacific Region is kept under close review, in the context of the Programme for Government, the Global Ireland Strategy: Ireland's Global Footprint to 2025 and Global Ireland: Renewing our Commitment to Delivering in the Asia Pacific Region to 2025.
