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Vatican embassy closure

Summary

The Tánaiste rejects a connection between the Vatican embassy’s closure and the Finance Bill, saying his previous answers on the cost-saving decision stand.

The closure of the resident Irish Embassy at the Vatican has absolutely nothing to do with the finance Bill. It is a matter-----

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A Deputy

It is our money.

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The Tánaiste said it was to save money.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Do not get so excited.

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I have line responsibly for that issue.

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It was to save €860,000.

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I have already answered questions about it and at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Then it is staying closed.

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The answers that I gave in both cases stand.

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There is no change. They were sold a pup last night.

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