Minister Coveney Announces Re-Establishment of an Irish Diplomatic Presence in Iran
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, today announced the re-establishment of an Irish Diplomatic presence...
Minister Coveney Announces Further €5M in Humanitarian Assistance for Yemen Crisis
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., today pledged a further €5 million in humanitarian assistance from Ireland for the...
Exporters Face Further Brexit Related UK Import Checks in a Month’s Time
Minister Coveney urges exporters of food and other agricultural products to prepare for new UK controls The Minister for Foreign...
Ireland & Wales Launch Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan 2021-25
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., and First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford M.S., today published the ‘Ireland Wales...
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, Makes Virtual Visit to Great Britain
Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, is undertaking a virtual visit to Great Britain today to engage with UK interlocutors,...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney Addresses UN Security Council Meeting on Climate and Security
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., today spoke at a UN Security Council meeting chaired by the United...
Minister Byrne to Join Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D., will exchange views with his counterparts on EU-UK relations, at...
BREAKING NEWS – ITALIAN DIPLOMAT KILLED IN D.R. CONGO
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor GOMA (D.R. Cong) – His Excellency Mr. Luca Attanasio, the Italian Ambassador to the...
Minister Brophy Announces Irish Aid Support for COVID-19 Vaccines in Developing Countries
Colm Brophy, T.D., Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, today announced an additional €5 million in...
Minister Coveney to Attend Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D. will attend a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers...
Minister Coveney Addresses UN Security Council at Meeting on COVID-19 (Video)
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D.,spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on the impact of COVID-19 on...
Minister Brophy Announces Irish Aid Support for Rural Communities and Farmers in Developing Countries
Speaking today at a pledging event for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Minister of State for Overseas Development...
Minister Colm Brophy Launches Irish Aid Consultation Process for Development Education and Global Citizenship
New education strategy aims to engage with all sectors of Irish society The Minister of State for Overseas Development, Colm...
New Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Elected
Elections took place to elect the next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Mr. Karim Khan QC, who was nominated...
UK Publication Claims Russian Embassy in Dublin Being Developed as ‘Spy Base’
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor Dublin – Last Friday, 12 February 2021, the Times (London) published an article with...
Editorial Opinion – Biden Must Make ‘First Move’ to Restore JCPOA
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor Editorial Opinion (Dublin) – Former President Donald J. Trump’s unilateral withdrawal of the United...
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveny, T.D. on Coup in Myanmar
I remain deeply concerned at the removal of the elected Government in Myanmar. The international community now needs to devise...
Minister Byrne Meets with French and German Counterparts to Discuss Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol
Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD held a virtual meeting yesterday with his French counterpart, Secretary of State for...
Interview with Her Excellency Ms. Larisa Miculeț – Ambassador of Moldova to Ireland
by Miceál O'Hurley Diplomatic Editor DUBLIN -- On 30 September 1999 the Republics of Ireland and Moldova established...
Minister Thomas Byrne on the Northern Ireland Protocol at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on EU Affairs
Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee for EU Affairs this morning regarding the Trade...
Ireland Nominates Fergal Gaynor for Election as ICC Prosecutor
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor The Hague -- Ireland has nominated Judge Fergal Gaynor for election as the next...
Minister Simon Coveney Agrees Second Joint Plan of Action for Enhanced Cooperation with Germany
by Miceál O'Hurley Diplomatic Editor Berlin & Dublin (Virtually) -- Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., yesterday agreed...
Minister Coveney and Minister of State Byrne Mark Day of Solidarity With Belarus
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has proclaimed Sunday, 7 February as the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. The Minister for...
Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on Israeli actions at Humsa Al Bqai’a
This week, Israeli authorities demolished the homes of Palestinian families in the West Bank community of Humsa Al Bqai’a, seizing...
Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the Extension of the New START Treaty
I welcome the announcement from both the Russian Federation and the United States that they will extend the New START...
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney on reported coup in Myanmar
"I strongly condemn the coup carried out by the Myanmar military on February 1st. The elections of November 2020 were...
DFA Statement on the Sentencing of Alexei Navalny
Ireland condemns the decision by the Russian Authorities to sentence Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny to two years and eight months’ in...
Minister Brophy Commits to Deepening Irish Aid Partnership with UN Women
Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D., today committed to deepening Irish Aid’s partnership...
Failure to Establish Aid Corridor Exacerbates Ethiopia’s Tigray Crisis – Exclusive Interview with EU’s HRVP
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor Brussels – In November 2020 the Ethiopian government launched an offensive in the northern...
Diplomatic Editor Miceál O’Hurley Nominated for Overseas Press Club of America Award for Diplomatic Corps Reporting
New York -- Miceál O'Hurley, Diplomatic Editor for Diplomat Ireland, has been nominated for the prestigious Hal Boyle Award for...
Department of Foreign Affairs Marks St Brigid’s Day with Global Programme of Events Celebrating the Creativity and Talent of Irish Women
The Department of Foreign Affairs is launching its fourth global St Brigid’s Day events programme, which celebrates the creativity and...
Three Poems for Brigid – Three Short Films to Celebrate St. Brigid’s Day
To celebrate St. Brigid's Day 2021, the Department of Foreign Affairs and MoLI - Museum of Literature Ireland, have collaborated...
Ireland Plays Leadership Role to Ensure Climate Funds Reach Those Most in Need
Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy TD, today restated Ireland’s commitment to meeting the needs...
“Remarkable Progress” Towards Sustainable and Lasting Peace in Colombia
by Miceál O'Hurley Diplomatic Editor UN -- Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia and Head...
Minister Coveney to attend meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers...
Minister of State Byrne participates in UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on Media Freedom in Belarus
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., spoke today at an informal meeting of UN Security Council members...
Remarks by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., at the IIEA
Ireland’s Priorities for the UN Security Council, 2021-2022 (As Prepared) Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank the...
Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne welcomes Europe for Citizens programme funding for Irish projects
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Mr Thomas Byrne T.D., today welcomed the announcement that 14 civil society organisations...
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on the detention of Alexei Navalny in Moscow
“I condemn the detention of Alexei Navalny on his return to Moscow on the 17 January and I call for...
Minister Thomas Byrne welcomes new direct route between Dublin and Amsterdam
Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD has welcomed the announcement by Samskip of a new weekly direct shipping route...
Renewed Disappointment as Israel Announces 800 New Settlement Housing Units – Minister Coveney Reacts
by Miceál O'Hurley Diplomatic Editor DUBLIN -- In a unilateral move drawing widespread condemnation, Israel approved the construction of...
Minister Colm Brophy launches Samaritans Freephone helpline for Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for...
Minister Byrne to join Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D., will discuss EU coordination on COVID-19 with his EU Ministerial colleagues...
Breaking News — Ireland Reported to Be In Discussions with Russia for Vaccine as Pfizer Signals Reduction in Supply
by Miceál O’Hurley Diplomatic Editor [This story has been updated to provide a Youtube link to the IIEA webinar 'The...
Colm Brophy, T.D. – Minister for Overseas Developement Aid & Diaspora Interview on ‘In Conversation This Week’
by Miceál O'Hurley Diplomatic Editor DUBLIN -- Our latest guest on 'In Conversation This Week with Diplomat Ireland' was...
Ireland and Scotland publish Bilateral Review of future relationship
Review recommendations will enhance cooperation and collaboration between Scotland and Ireland. A video marking the launch is available here and the Bilateral...
Minister Byrne to speak at online European Movement Ireland event launching the new Portuguese Presidency
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, TD, will speak today at an online event hosted by European Movement...
Citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations will be able to sell electricity into the grid under new scheme being developed by Climate Minister
Individuals and communities invited to submit views on design of a Microgeneration Support Scheme Individuals, farmers, businesses and community...
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney & Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne welcome allocation of €1.05 billion to Ireland from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. and Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D. have warmly welcomed the Commission...
Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council on Challenges of Counter-Terrorism
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., today spoke at a UN Security Council debate to mark the 20th anniversary...