Irish ambassador to UK to be confirmed

It is understood Simon Coveney will also announce four new missions, including the expansion of operations in France, including the opening of a consul general in Lyon.

Martin Fraser, is to become Ireland’s ambassador to the UK. Picture: Photocall Ireland/GIS

The Government's Secretary-General, Martin Fraser, is to become Ireland’s ambassador to the UK.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will bring a memo to Cabinet today with plans for six Irish missions including London, Rome, Paris, Washington, The Hague and a permanent mission to the UN.