Consular Services
An official questions-paper heading. 68 questions (2 oral, 66 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Mar 2025 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| Jun 2025 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | 16 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 |
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| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Consular Services |
| 2026-02-05 | Consular Services |
| 2025-07-10 | Consular Services |
The questions
Darren O'Rourke
written
2026-07-28 · to Foreign
52. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount collected in consulate fees from each Irish Embassy in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [55617/26]
Brendan Smith
written
2026-07-15 · to Taoiseach
102. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Taoiseach if he will raise directly with the President of Egypt the urgent and serious concerns of an Irish family (details supplied). [53994/26]
Noel McCarthy
written
2026-07-02 · to Foreign
21. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has recognised the countries or regions with the greatest need for Irish citizen consular assistance where no Irish embassy or consulate currently exist; the measures her Department is considering to ensure easier access to consular services in these areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5…
Aidan Farrelly
written
2026-06-16 · to Foreign
221. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the activities of the Irish Embassy based in Rabat including staffing levels. [45240/26]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2026-06-16 · to Foreign
222. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if each Irish embassy and consulate general has a phone number (details supplied) in additional to regular phone number to deal with emergencies during out-of-hours. [45241/26]
Roderic O'Gorman
written
2026-06-09 · to Foreign
204. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reasons for her Department's decision to proceed with the accreditation ceremony for the new Iranian ambassador to Ireland following a six month delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41782/26]
Sorca Clarke
written
2026-06-09 · to Foreign
205. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of occasions in 2025 and to date in 2026 where the Irish Consul General based in Barcelona has met formally with the Mayor of Barcelona, in tabular form. [41793/26]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2026-06-09 · to Justice
1445. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the actions he has taken to reunite an Irish citizen kidnapped in Poland (details supplied) with their family on foot of a Hague Convention return order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43999/26]
Carol Nolan
written
2026-05-26 · to Foreign
231. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the safety and evacuation plans for any Irish citizens, diplomats, or aid workers currently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid the escalating Ebola outbreak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38945/26]
Carol Nolan
written
2026-05-26 · to Foreign
233. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has assessed any potential impact on Irish international development programmes or NGOs operating in Central Africa due to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, particularly regarding the protection of vulnerable children and education services in affected areas; and if she will make a statement on the matte…
Peadar Tóibín
written
2026-05-21 · to Foreign
38. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of Irish citizens currently registered in high-risk regions; the contingency plans in place to assist evacuations where necessary; whether additional consular staffing or resources are being deployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38393/26]
Paul Donnelly
written
2026-05-19 · to Foreign
267. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications made to the Irish embassy in Abu Dhabi for Irish citizens located in Doha, Qatar to attend the consular clinic at the embassy on 10 May 2026. [36837/26]
Cian O'Callaghan
written
2026-05-13 · to Foreign
1. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been brough to the case of a person (details supplied); if her Department will commit to observing the trial to ensure that Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights is adhered to; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35369/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
written
2026-05-06 · to Foreign
6. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will engage with the Polish Prime Minister regarding a case (details supplied). [33399/26]
Joe Cooney
written
2026-04-30 · to Foreign
194. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will report on the recent activities of the Irish Embassy based in Riyadh including staffing levels. [31728/26]
Joe Cooney
written
2026-04-30 · to Foreign
195. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of WTE staff, by job title currently working in each Irish Embassy and Consulate General offices worldwide, in tabular form. [31729/26]
Donna McGettigan
written
2026-04-29 · to Foreign
10. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason for the continuing closure of the Irish consulate in Moldova; the plans to reopen it; if there are no plans to do so, the reasons; the reason the website continues to state that it is open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31266/26]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2026-04-23 · to Foreign
283. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the State has advocated for a person in Germany (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29406/26]
Roderic O'Gorman
written
2026-04-14 · to Foreign
320. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department's Consular Crisis Team based in Dublin is currently manned on a 24-7 basis. [25935/26]
Barry Ward
written
2026-03-26 · to Foreign
107. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the diplomatic mechanisms in place to support any Irish citizen that is detained in relation to their immigration status in the United States of America; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22372/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
written
2026-03-24 · to Foreign
217. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will intervene in the case of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22137/26]
William Aird
written
2026-03-24 · to Foreign
222. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the current assessment of the safety and welfare of Irish citizens living, working or travelling in regions affected by recent instability in the Middle East; the consular supports being provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22459/26]
Ken O'Flynn
written
2026-03-18 · to Foreign
13. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in light of the significant escalation in hostilities involving Iran and adjoining states between 28 February and 1 March 2026, during which her Department’s travel advice and consular outreach capacities were placed under heightened demand; the number of staff that were rostered, on duty, and actively responding to calls on h…
Peter 'Chap' Cleere
written
2026-03-18 · to Foreign
14. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will consider opening a permanent consulate in Taiwan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18418/26]
Michael Cahill
written
2026-03-18 · to Foreign
16. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the up to date advice for Irish citizens in the Gulf and Middle East; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18463/26]
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