Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland)

The official headquarters and ministerial offices of the department are in Iveagh House, St Stephen's Green, Dublin.

The departmental team consists of the following: The Department of Foreign Affairs was created on 22 January 1919, the second day of meeting of Dáil Éireann.

[2] By August 1921 there were eight 'official' missions abroad: France, Italy, USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Argentina and Chile.

[4] Over the years a number of Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Trade have redefined Ireland's relationship with the United Kingdom and have allowed Ireland to join and take a prominent role in organisations such as the European Union and the United Nations.

These include: The mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to advance Ireland's political and economic interests in the European Union and in the wider world, to promote Ireland's contribution to international peace, security and development, both through the European Union and through active participation in international organisations such as the United Nations.

Iveagh House , Department headquarters
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade offices on 25 Clare Street, Dublin.
Request page of Irish Free State passport issued 1936. We, the Minister for External Affairs of the Irish Free State, Request and require, in the name of His Majesty George V. King of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Emperor of India, all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely...etc.