Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2012
158 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is taking any special provisions or giving any special advice to persons travelling to the Eurovision song contest in Azerbaijan next month in view of the recent threats made against the event. [21510/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware my Department provides up to date travel advice for citizens travelling abroad on its website www.dfa.ie. The Department’s Consular Section continuously liaises with its Embassies and other consular partners to ensure this information is accurate and updated when necessary. My Department strongly advises citizens to take out travel insurance and to register on line with the Department of Foreign Affairs website www.dfa.ie so that in the event of an emergency or natural disaster the nearest Irish embassy or consulate can contact them if necessary.
The travel advice for Azerbaijan was updated on 19 April 2012. The revised advice includes information on the security status and precautions to take. As Ireland has no diplomatic representation in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Ireland in Turkey from which Ireland is represented in Azerbaijan will provide consular assistance if necessary. As provided for in the EU Treaties, other EU Member States with resident missions in Baku can also assist Irish citizens with consular assistance if required.
