Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason is the permanent representative of Ireland to the United Nations in New York. She previously served as ambassador to France and second secretary-general in the Department of the Taoiseach. Byrne Nason led Ireland’s successful campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council, and now leads the Security Council team on the mission for the 2021-2022 term. She was also chair of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women for 2018 and 2019.