About the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is to serve Ireland, promote our values and advance our prosperity and interests abroad, and to provide the government with the capabilities, analysis and influence to ensure that Ireland derives the maximum benefit from all areas of its external engagement.

Read about our strategy and guiding principles.

Iveagh House, St. Stephen’s Green Dublin is the headquarters for our staff at home and in our Embassies abroad.

Read more about the department's structures.

Information on management responsibilities can be found at gov.ie/whodoeswhat.

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