To all Irish citizens in Japan
The Embassy of Ireland is actively monitoring the aftermath of the
recent earthquakes and aftershocks and is paying particular attention to
the situation regarding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. We
are liaising closely with the Japanese government and EU/international
partners in this regard.
Given the current situation, we are encouraging Irish citizens to
consider the necessity for their presence in the north east of Japan and
the Tokyo region (this is particularly the case for people with small
children or women who are pregnant). Those seeking to leave these areas
should make a travel reservation as soon as possible. We are not
specifically advising people to leave Japan.
The Embassy's website is updated with the latest information as it
becomes available to us as well as appropriate travel advice. This
website will remain the primary method of conveying information on the
situation to Irish nationals in Japan. The website may be accessed via
the following link: www.irishembassy.jp.
We are also advising Irish nationals to closely monitor the advice
provided by their local authorities.
If you are in an affected area, please contact the Embassy (if you have
not already done so) to confirm your status and location or if you
require consular assistance.
The Embassy of Ireland is actively monitoring the aftermath of the
recent earthquakes and aftershocks and is paying particular attention to
the situation regarding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. We
are liaising closely with the Japanese government and EU/international
partners in this regard.
Given the current situation, we are encouraging Irish citizens to
consider the necessity for their presence in the north east of Japan and
the Tokyo region (this is particularly the case for people with small
children or women who are pregnant). Those seeking to leave these areas
should make a travel reservation as soon as possible. We are not
specifically advising people to leave Japan.
The Embassy's website is updated with the latest information as it
becomes available to us as well as appropriate travel advice. This
website will remain the primary method of conveying information on the
situation to Irish nationals in Japan. The website may be accessed via
the following link: www.irishembassy.jp.
We are also advising Irish nationals to closely monitor the advice
provided by their local authorities.
If you are in an affected area, please contact the Embassy (if you have
not already done so) to confirm your status and location or if you
require consular assistance.
I don't know, maybe it's just me, but the general tone of that (very) belated message is at best cavalier, at worst, downright callous in its bland facetiousness. You'd almost suspect it was penned by Brian "We are where we are" Cowen. Yes, I know, in comparison to the diplomatic presence of the British, the Irish mission here is quite small, but we do have a Dept. of Foreign Affairs back in Dublin and you have to wonder what other pressing business they may have involving Irish citizens overseas that could account for their almost non-committal response to events here. Organizing St. Patrick's Day parades perhaps?
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