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What the Department of Foreign Affairs does


Our work in the Department of Foreign Affairs focuses on serving the Irish public, both at home and abroad. We provide a range of services to Irish citizens and work hard to ensure the promotion and protection of Ireland’s interests in the world, contributing to international priorities such as peace, security and the eradication of poverty and hunger.


Our strategy and principles

Our mission is to promote and protect Ireland’s interests and values and to provide high quality passport and consular services to Irish people at home and abroad.

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How we spend your money

Our spending is guided by an overarching commitment to providing value for money to the taxpayer and ensuring that all our financial dealings are transparent.

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Evaluation and audit

Our spending is guided by a commitment to providing value for money to the taxpayer and ensuring transparency by evaluating and auditing our work.

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Documents on Foreign Policy

The project publishes source material for anyone interested in the development of Irish foreign policy since 1919.

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