Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 May 2018
57. Deputy James Browne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff based in the Irish Embassy in Ankara, Turkey to date; the number of staff members based there at the date of the closure of the Irish Embassy in Iran; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24003/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Embassy in Iran closed on the 31 March 2012. The table sets out the number of staff based in the Irish Embassy in Ankara on that date, and also the number of staff currently based in the Embassy.
|
Date |
Mission |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Officers posted from HQ |
Locally engaged (including agency) administrative, clerical and other support staff |
|
31/03/2012 |
Ankara |
Head of Mission (vacant until 13 April 2012) 1 First Secretary 1 Third Secretary 1 EO** |
4 local staff |
|
May 2018 |
Ankara |
Head of Mission 1 Assistant Principal Officer 1 Development Specialist 1 Third Secretary 1 HEO** 1 EO** 2 CO’s** |
4 local staff |
**Seconded into the Visa Office from the Department of Justice and Equality
