List of ambassadors of Ireland to Malaysia
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The ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia is the head of Ireland's diplomatic mission to Malaysia, and the official representative of the government of Ireland to the government of Malaysia. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based in the Embassy of Ireland, Kuala Lumpur.
NominatorTaoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland
AppointerPresident of Ireland
| Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia | |
|---|---|
| Ambasadóir na hÉireann go dtí an Mhalaeisia | |
Coat of Arms of Ireland | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Seat | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nominator | Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland |
| Appointer | President of Ireland |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Brendan Lyons |
| Formation |
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| Deputy | Emma McLoughlin [2] |
| Website | Embassy of Ireland, Kuala Lumpur |
The incumbent ambassador is Orla Tunney, who was appointed on 26 August 2023.[3]
History
In 1995, Ireland opened a resident embassy in Malaysia. It was Ireland's first ever resident embassy in Southeast Asia. Ever since, the embassy has been located in the Amp Walk Building on Jalan Ampang.[4]
List of ambassadors
| Designated/Diplomatic accreditation | Ambassador | Taoiseach | List of prime ministers of Malaysia | Term end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Brendan Lyons[4] | John Bruton (1995-1997) | Mahathir Mohamad | 2000 |
| Bertie Ahern (1997-2000) | ||||
| 2000 | Bobby McDonagh[4] | Bertie Ahern | Mahathir Mohamad | 2001 |
| July 19, 2001 | Daniel Mulhall[4] | Bertie Ahern | Mahathir Mohamad (2001-2003) | 2005 |
| Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2003-2005) | ||||
| April 19, 2005 | Eugene Hutchinson[4] | Bertie Ahern (2005-2008) | Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (2005-2009) | 2010 |
| Brian Cowen (2008-2010) | ||||
| Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak (2009-2010) | ||||
| 2010 | Declan Kelly[4] | Brian Cowen (2010-2011) | Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak | 2015 |
| Enda Kenny (2011-2015) | ||||
| September 14, 2015 | Eamon Hickey[4] | Enda Kenny (2015-2017) | Mohammad Najib Abdul Razak (2015-2018) | July 11, 2019 |
| Leo Varadkar (2017-2019) | ||||
| Mahathir Mohamad (2018-2019) | ||||
| June 26, 2019 | Hilary Reilly[5] | Leo Varadkar | Mahathir Mohamad (2019-2020) | |
| Muhyiddin Yassin (2020-2021) | ||||
| August 26, 2023 | Orla Tunney[6] | Micheál Martin | Anwar Ibrahim (2022-current) | Incumbent |
External links
- "Ireland in Malaysia". Government of Ireland. 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- "FAcebook Irish Embassy, Malaysia". Government of Ireland. 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.