International

As Irish schoolchildren lead the EU “handshake across Europe” on Europe Day, Ministers Flanagan and Murphy say it’s a moment to value the EU and think of the kind of Europe we want in the future

Initiated in 2013 by Irish schools involved in the Blue Star Programme, primary school children throughout Ireland once again ‘shook hands across Europe’ to mark Europe Day today...

Statement by Minister Flanagan following a further hearing in the trial of Ibrahim Halawa in Egypt

Following a further hearing in the trial of Ibrahim Halawa in Egypt, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan stated...

Securing access to innovative drugs treatments in a cost effective and affordable manner is Ireland’s priority

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D. will tomorrow Tuesday 9th May 2017 represent Ireland at the Third Roundtable Meeting for European Health Ministers, CEO's...

Ireland supports Accountability Mechanism for Syria

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan T.D. has today (Tuesday) announced a contribution of €100,000 to support the establishment of an International Impartial...

Statement by Minister Flanagan to mark the 10th anniversary of the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland

Today, 8 May, marks the 10th anniversary of the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland...

Minister Kehoe presents Irish Red Cross National Volunteer of the Year Awards

Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., was guest of honour today (Saturday 6th May 2017) at the Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year, where he...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, at Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal International Leaders Luncheon

Prime Minister Trudeau, Ambassadors, distinguished guests. Madames et Messieurs. I’m honoured to be here with you in Montreal. Thank you for inviting me...

Minister Flanagan’s speech in response to the Topical Debate “To discuss whether Ireland voted on granting Saudi Arabia a seat on the UN Commission on the Status of Women”

I am very conscious of the debate here in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe about the outcome of last month’s election to the UN Commission on the Status of Women...

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding Ireland and the UN Commission for the Status of Women

Ireland has been a member of the United Nations since 1955. We participate across the full spectrum of UN activity and we observe the conventions governing participation, including...

Minister Flanagan and Minister McHugh open second Global Irish Civic Forum

The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD and the Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Joe McHugh TD, will this morning (Thursday)...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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