Dominick Chilcott
Dominick John Chilcott, CMG (born 17 November 1959), is a British diplomat, currently serving as the British Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland.[1][2]
Early life
He went to the Catholic independent school, St Joseph's College, Ipswich, later also attended by his brother, (Cambridge-educated) Martin Chilcott. He attended Greyfriars, Oxford, a small Oxford college that closed in June 2008. He gained a BA in Philosophy and Theology in 1982.[1][2]
Career
He joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1982. From 1993-95 he was based in Lisbon. From 1998-2002 he worked in External Relations in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of the United Kingdom to the European Union. From 2003-06 he was Director of the EU Directorate.[1][2]
In 2006, Chilcott became the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. He met the Queen as High Commissioner on 29 June 2006. From 2008-11 he was Deputy Head of Mission to the United States.[1][2]
Chilcott briefly became Ambassador to Iran in 2011 before diplomatic relations were suspended, and then Ambassador to Ireland in 2012. He kissed hands with the Queen on 12 April 2012. He was appointed on 19 April 2012.[3] It was announced on 7 March 2012.[1][2]
Personal life
He married Jane Bromage in 1983. They have three sons and one daughter. He met his wife at Oxford. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2003.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 A & C Black (2012). "CHILCOTT, Dominick John". Who's Who 2012, online edition. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Foreign & Commonwealth Office (2012-04-19). "Dominick Chilcott's CV". British Embassy in Ireland's website. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- ↑ Appointment
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 57100. p. 10. 31 October 2003. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
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Offices held
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Evans |
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka 2006– 2007 |
Succeeded by Peter Hayes |
| British High Commissioner to the Maldives (non-resident) 2006–2007 | ||
| Preceded by Alan Charlton |
Minister and Deputy Ambassador at the British Embassy, Washington 2008-2010 |
Succeeded by Philip Barton |
| Preceded by Sir Simon Gass |
British Ambassador to Iran 2011 |
Relations suspended |
| Preceded by Julian King |
British Ambassador to Ireland 2012- |
Incumbent |