Consul in Lebanon dismissed over remark about regime

'IRELAND'S HONORARY Consul in Beirut was dismissed yesterday following controversial remarks he made describing the previous Lebanese government as "illegal and unconstitutional".

Prominent Lebanese businessman Khaled Daouk was informed of the decision to terminate his appointment, with effect from October 10th, in a letter sent by e-mail from the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Mr Daouk, who has been Honorary Consul in Lebanon since 1988 and Honorary Consul General since 1995, insists he did nothing wrong.'

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