Mission information
What is the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the UN in Geneva?
At the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN in Geneva, we work to promote effective international action in line with Ireland’s foreign policy priorities on global issues such as human rights, disarmament, humanitarian action, global health and trade.
The Mission is headed by the Ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva, Mr. Noel White. The team of the Mission are drawn from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the Department of Health.
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Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, Geneva
Rue de Moillebeau 58
Case Postale 339
1209 Geneva 19
Switzerland
Case Postale 339
1209 Geneva 19
Switzerland
Fax: +41 22 733 5009
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Closure dates
| Date | Holiday | Ireland equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1st January | New Year’s Day | = |
| Friday, 20th March | UNOG Holiday (Eid al-Fitr) | In lieu of St. Patrick’s Day |
| Friday, 3rd April | Good Friday | = |
| Monday, 6th April | Easter Monday | = |
| Thursday, 14th May | Ascension Day | In lieu of St. Brigid’s Day |
| Monday, 25th May | Whit Monday | In lieu of May Bank Holiday |
| Friday, 31st July | Swiss National Holiday (Saturday 1st) | In lieu of June Bank Holiday |
| Thursday, 10th September | Jeûne genevois | In lieu of August Bank Holiday |
| Friday, 25th December | Christmas Day | = |
| Monday, 28th December | St. Stephen’s Day (Saturday 26th) | = |
| Thursday, 31st December | Restoration Day | In lieu of October Bank Holiday |
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