asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will state the effect on trade and industry of the Republic of the withdrawal of the British Embassy staff from Dublin; the total number of staff withdrawn and the causes, if any, advanced by the British Foreign Secretary for their departure.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - British Embassy Staff Withdrawals.
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Four officers of the accredited diplomatic staff have left Dublin. The British Embassy have stated that this is a temporary and administrative measure caused by the temporary lack of adequate office accommodation. It is not expected that this temporary withdrawal will have any significant effect on our trade and industry.