Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
101. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the embassies and missions within north Africa; the ambassadors accredited to north African states whereby no mission is present in a state; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17770/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland is represented in North Africa by two resident Embassies, in Egypt and Morocco. The Embassy in Egypt is also accredited to Lebanon and is responsible for Syria. Ireland’s Embassy in Morocco, which opened in 2021, is also accredited to Tunisia and Mauritania.
Ireland’s Embassy in Bern, Switzerland is responsible for relations with Algeria. The Embassy of Ireland in Rome, Italy has responsibility for Libya.
There are no current plans to open additional embassies in North Africa. Any decision on the opening of a new embassy is considered by reference to Ireland’s national, political and economic priorities. Against these and other factors, the Government keeps the matter of opening further missions under active review.
