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About the Australian Embassy in Ireland
Head of Mission
On 20 November 2009 the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon Stephen Smith MP announced the appointment of Mr Bruce Davis as Australia's Ambassador to Ireland.
Contact information
Address: 7th Floor, Fitzwilton House, Wilton Terrace, Dublin 2
Telephone: 664 5300 (from outside Ireland call +353 1 6645300)
Fax: 662 3566 (Political and Trade) or 678 5185 (Consular and Administration)
To see a map of the location of the Embassy: http://www.embassy.gov.au/locations/dubl.html
Opening hours
The Embassy is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except for public holidays).
Public holidays
The Embassy will be closed on these dates in 2012:
Monday 02 January - New Years Day (In Lieu)
Monday 19 March - St Patrick’s Day (In Lieu)
Friday 06 April - Good Friday
Monday 09 April - Easter Monday
Monday 07 May - Bank Holiday
Monday 04 June - Bank Holiday
Friday 06 July - Additional DFAT Holiday
Monday 06 August - Bank Holiday
Friday 07 September - Additional DFAT Holiday
Monday 29 October - Bank Holiday
Monday 24 December - Christmas Eve
Tuesday 25 December - Christmas Day
Wednesday 26 December - St Stephen’s Day
Monday 31 December - New Year's Eve
About the Embassy
The Australian Government established diplomatic representation in Dublin in 1946 and a full Embassy was established in 1964.
The Embassy's main priorities are:
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To advance Australia's bilateral relationship with Ireland.
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To promote Australia's economic interests in Ireland.
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To provide Australians in Ireland with consular and passport services.
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To promote awareness and public understanding in Ireland of Australia's foreign and trade policy, including through cultural activities.
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To provide services for Australian Governmental and Parliamentary activities.