Irish Department of Foreign Affairs

The Department of Foreign Affairs (Irish: An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha) is a department of the Government of Ireland that is responsible for promoting the interests of Ireland in the European Union and the wider world. The head of the Department is the Minister for Foreign Affairs who is assisted by two Ministers of State. The position of Minister for Foreign Affairs is traditionally regarded as one of the most prestigious appointments in the Gove... more

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  • Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland,
  • Irish Department of External Affairs

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