Palestinian embassy to open in Dublin alongside Irish version in newly recognised state

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Eamon Ryan, Simon Harris and Micheál Martin announce the recognition of Palestine at a press conference outside Government Buildings in Dublin. Photo: Damien Storan/PA

Gabija Gataveckaite

Palestine is to open its own embassy in Dublin and Ireland will reciprocate in the newly recognised state in the coming weeks.

The Government announced its decision yesterday to formally recognise the state of Palestine, alongside Norway and Spain. The process will formally happen next Tuesday.