Martin defends spend on embassy
The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has defended the decision to refurbish the Ottawa residence of the Irish ambassador to Canada. By Shelley Marsden - 08/02/10
Today it was reported that the taxpayer has paid over €4.4m to refurbish the embassy.
Speaking on RTÉ Radio's 'This Week', Minister Martin said it was important that Ireland be properly represented overseas.
He called the amount spent a 'very significant sum of money' but said foreign embassies played a vital role in winning inward investment and in supporting the work of Enterprise Ireland and the IDA.
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