Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
163. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding her Department's travel advisory for Irish citizens against travel to Ecuador; the basis for this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71368/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra164. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding her Department's travel advisory for Irish citizens against travel to Ecuador; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the knock on effect means travel to the Galapagos Islands is advised against as a part of Ecuadorian territory; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71369/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra165. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to the contrary position of the UK Government in relation to advisory on travel to the Galapagos Islands; the basis for this difference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71370/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra166. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her attention has been drawn to an email sent to her (details supplied); the actions she will take to respond and engage on the substantive issues raised in relation to travel advisories from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71371/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164, 165 and 166 together.
I propose to take PQs 71368/25, 71369/25, 71370/25, and 71371/25 together
My Department publishes advice for outward travel in respect of more than 200 countries and territories. The advice provides an objective assessment of the risks Irish citizens could face while travelling, working, or living overseas, with a view to helping them make informed decisions.
The advice is based on consultation with our embassies and consulates on the ground, the relevant local authorities in each country and other partners as appropriate. Our Travel Advice remains under regular review.
While my Department’s travel advice pages set out a security rating associated with travel to specific locations, any decision to travel is the citizen’s responsibility.
The Deputy can find further information on my Department's travel advice and security ratings at this link: www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/know-before-you-go/security-ratings/.
