Austin Deasy
Ceist:147 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans, if any, he has to establish an embassy in Brazil in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8485/00]
Vol. 516 No. 5
147 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the plans, if any, he has to establish an embassy in Brazil in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8485/00]
Traditionally the Irish diplomatic presence in Latin America has been of a limited nature. Last year the Government decided to open an embassy in Mexico as a first step towards addressing that issue. The establishment of an embassy in Brazil is currently under consideration within the context of our overall approach towards Latin America.