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Robin Barnett

Robin Barnett

Former Ambassador to Ireland, Dublin

Part of UK in Poland

17th September 2012 Dublin, Ireland

Superhumans are back home

I am just back from leave and want to congratulate Poland’s magnificent paralympians on their fantastic achievement in winning 36 medals, including 14 golds. Just like the Team GB, the team exceeded expectations. I know that the London atmosphere of packed stadia full of passionate sports fans brought the very best out of every member of the team. There were so many fantastic performances that it is impossible to single out any of Poland’s latest crop of sporting heroes. But I really hope that their achievements will serve as a reminder of the real contribution that the disabled can make to all aspects of Polish life. I personally and the Embassy as a whole will stay engaged with both the paralympians and helping promote the rights of disabled people here.

Please also read a special blog Superludzie_a_cywilizacja (in Polish only), written exclusively by Robert Szaj (Vice-President, Polish Paralympic Committee).

About Robin Barnett

Robin Barnett was British Ambassador to Ireland from 2016 to 2020. Between 2011 - 2016 he held the post of British Ambassador to Poland and his career has previously concentrated…

Robin Barnett was British Ambassador to Ireland from 2016 to 2020. Between 2011 - 2016 he held the post of British Ambassador to Poland and his career has previously concentrated on Central and Eastern Europe and multi-lateral diplomacy.

Robin began his career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980 as Desk Officer for Indonesia and the Philippines. In addition to Ireland, he has been posted to Vienna, New York and Bucharest, where he was Ambassador. He has also served as Director of UK Visas and Managing Director of the Business Group in UK Trade and Investment

Robin studied Law at Birmingham University. He has a son and a stepson and is a great admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson and a supporter of Manchester United.