The Investiture of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Ireland Brian Quinn at the Irish Consulate overlooking Lake Waterloo on East Bay Street in Nassau took place February 11, 2013.

At the event, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell said the establishment of the Republic of Ireland Consulate would further deepen diplomatic relations between the countries, which were established in 2007.

“Now that Ireland has established a constant physical presence in Nassau, I trust that this step in our relationship will be a well-placed and solid one,” Mitchell said.

John Basset presented Letters of Credence in February 2011 accrediting him (Non-Resident) Ambassador to The Bahamas, while Brian Quinn was later named Honorary Consul.

Bassett and his wife also paid a courtesy call on Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes February 14 at Government House.