Brendan Smith
Ceist:121. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to appoint a resident ambassador to the Holy See; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44884/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 22 October 2013
Ceisteanna (121)
Freagraí scríofa
The Government appointed the Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as non-resident ambassador to the Holy See, thereby ensuring that contact with the Holy See is maintained at the highest possible diplomatic level. Ambassador Cooney travels to Rome regularly and I am satisfied that the current arrangement for Ireland's representation at the Holy See is the most effective possible in light of the resource constraints faced by the Department.