Dick Spring
Ceist:84 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to open residential embassies in the EU applicant countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/01]
Vol. 538 No. 3
84 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to open residential embassies in the EU applicant countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17797/01]
I am keeping under continuous review the need for establishing further Irish embassies abroad. Proposals to open resident missions on a phased basis in each of the EU applicant countries are at an advanced stage.