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Written question asked by Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Republic of Ireland: Foreign Relations

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report that the new Irish Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland described herself as the Ambassador to Great Britain when presenting her credentials.

Answer

I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer provided on 8 September in response to Question 26855 which is copied below:

All Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to the Court of St James's are Ambassadors to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3105
Session
2026-27
Related items
Republic of Ireland: Foreign Relations
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Diplomatic service Foreign relations Republic of Ireland
Link
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