Ireland
Diplomatic relations between Poland and Republic of Ireland were established on September 30, 1976.
Political cooperation
Historical view
The Republic of Poland opened its Embassy in Dublin in 1991. Poland and Ireland are important political partners. Relations between the two countries were enhanced after Poland joined the EU. Both states develop their mutual relations and bilateral cooperation, including on multilateral fora.
Poland and Ireland share similar approaches to issues ranging from further European integration to facing contemporary global challenges. The two countries’ bilateral political cooperation is executed mainly through meetings of heads of governments, ministers or members of parliaments thus creating propitious grounds for intensifying this cooperation.
Unlike Poland, Ireland is a neutral state and is not a member of NATO. However, Ireland has been a substantial contributor to UN peacekeeping missions for many years. The decision of the Irish government to open its labour market following Polish accession to the EU was of significant importance for Poland and its citizens alike.
Since 1st May 2004 Ireland has become new home for many Poles who settled here entered employment or and established businesses while contributing to the recovery of the Irish economy after the crisis. Currently, it is estimated that there are approx. 150,000 Poles living in Ireland.
Political cooperation after 1989
In the interwar period, and immediately after WWII, Ireland and Poland did not maintain diplomatic relations. Until 1976, our states cooperated only at trade level. The bilateral relations were formally initiated by setting up the Embassies on 30th September 1976. In 1977 it was agreed that the Ambassador of Polish Peoples’ Republic to Denmark (seated in Copenhagen) would also be accredited in Dublin, whereas the Ambassador of Ireland to Finland and Sweden (seated in Stockholm) would be accredited in Warsaw. On 1979 the first Polish-Irish political consultations took place in the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland. They were chaired by the deputy ministers of both states, respectively Mr. Józef Czerek from Poland and Mr. Noel Doora from Ireland. In the following years Polish Ambassadors in Brussels (since 1979), in the Hague (since 1981) and in London (between 1984 and 1991) were also accredited to Dublin.
Economic cooperation
Economic cooperation between Poland and Ireland has revolved around maintaining a common commercial policy under the framework of the European Union and multilateral economic organizations such as: WTO, OECD and UNIDO. The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin supports Polish economic interests in Ireland, including by: - protecting the rights and interests of Polish business entities and intervening with the Irish authorities in the event of violations, - promoting Poland as a reliable partner in commercial and investment contacts and Polish economic achievements, - expanding the Polish-Irish treaty base and creating a friendly legal environment.
In addition, the Polish Investment and Trade Agency S.A. via its Foreign Trade Office (FTO) in Dublin, implements activities to support Polish business entities in Ireland, namely: - provides market information (analyses, reports, guides), - creates a network of contacts with local companies and institutions of business environment, - organizes training for Polish and foreign companies, - verifies business partners, - organizes business missions, - provides assistance in placing products on the market and creates promotional and media campaigns. FTO is not part of the Polish diplomatic mission in Ireland.
Linki
Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Marta Smolarek - Head of the FTO, marta.smolarek@paih.gov.pl, +353 87 669 15 16
Cultural cooperation
In the implementation of the tasks in the field of public and cultural diplomacy, the Embassy of Poland in Dublin co-operates with our Irish partners, i.e. the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, local cultural institutions as well as numerous centres and organizations. Apart from the implementation of these key tasks, the Embassy is also engaged in smaller-scale projects, thus contributing to strengthening the ties between Polish and Irish artists. If you are interested in cooperation, please contact us.
To champion the diversity that Polish people bring to Ireland, PolskaÉire has been established as a nationwide festival in 2015. This annual undertaking enhances the close relationships between two countries. During the Festival there are cultural, academic and sport events for everyone to take part.
Academic cooperation
The Polish Embassy in Dublin has liaised between academic partners in Poland and Ireland as well as cooperated with Irish academics, research institutions and think-tanks, like Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, the Institute of International and European Affairs. The Polish Embassy in Dublin has also initiated and organized seminars and conferences with Irish and/or international partners. Should you wish to contact the Embassy re possible cooperation, please contact us.
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