Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister of State Helen McEntee welcome National Statement on the European Union
The Government has today (Wednesday, 17 April 2019) published a new National Statement on the European Union. The National Statement is the...
Tánaiste welcomes US Congressional delegation, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to Dublin
The Tánaiste this afternoon welcomed the Honourable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and a delegation of...
Tánaiste and Minister Cannon announce €1.2 million in Development Education funding
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D., and the Minister of State for the Diaspora...
Irish art in New York – Helena Christensen and Louise Kennedy attend Irish art viewing
The very beautiful Helena Christensen is captured viewing Daniel O’Neill’s painting, ‘Isobel’ at the Morgan O’Driscoll (Cork based) Fine Art Auction Viewing....
Remarks of Commissioner Phil Hogan at Press Conference on Brexit Preparedness
Commissioner Phil Hogan made the following remarks at a press conference this morning on Brexit preparedness in the area of...
Statement by the Tánaiste on the 25th Commemoration of the Rwanda Genocide
On the 25th Commemoration of the Genocide, I wish to express solidarity with the people and government of Rwanda. We...
Minister Bruton Announces Nationwide High Power Charging Network for Electric Cars
ESB ecars to roll out nationwide high power charging hubs. The government is to fund charging points to combat 'range...
Statement by President Juncker on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union at the European Parliament’s plenary session
President Tajani, Honourable Members of this House, The developments in Westminster over the past days have convinced me of...
Directly Elected Mayors with Executive Functions: Detailed Policy Proposals
The vote on the proposal for a directly elected mayor will take place next month. The Minister for Housing, Planning...
New Ambassadors present Credentials
Their Excellencies, the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, the Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Ambassador of the...
Leopold Kerney: Ireland’s Revolutionary Diplomat
Leopold Kerney was a pioneering Irish diplomat from the revolutionary generation who, with no formal training, expertise, adequate staffing or...
Over €1.2 billion in EU Cohesion Funding proposed for Ireland for the period 2021-2027 – greater focus in future spending on innovation and research and development
Attendees at a Dublin seminar were told today that the European Commission is proposing to invest €1.2 billion in Cohesion...
Antitrust: Commission fines Google €1.49 billion for abusive practices in online advertising
The European Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google has abused its market dominance by...
Ireland pledges €25m to the Syria Crisis in 2019
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. has reiterated Ireland’s support for those most affected...
Visit by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. to France and Belgium to mark St. Patrick’s Day 2019
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., is today beginning a visit to France and...
Minister of State Ciarán Cannon announces an extra €1 Million in ESP funding for Irish communities abroad
Additional €1million funding will bring resources available for grants under the Emigrant Support Programme to €12.595million. Ireland’s Minister of State...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney welcomes Host Country Agreement with Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., has welcomed the signing of a Host Country...
New opinion poll finds that Ireland has a very positive attitude towards Europe
European Commission Representation in Ireland issued today the latest annual Eurobarometer report for Ireland. Compared to other EU Member States, the...
Minister Bruton Proposes New Law to Protect Children Online
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D., has today (Monday the 4th of March) announced that he...
Ireland Joins IGF as 71st Member, Commits to Sustainability in Mining
The Government of Ireland expressed its commitment to responsible governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on...
European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States’ progress on economic and social priorities
In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States, the European Commission today stresses the...
Government publishes information to further assist businesses and citizens to prepare for Brexit
The Government today (Wednesday 27 Feb 2019) published a further range of practical advice to help businesses and citizens around...
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister Cannon launch ‘A Better World’, Ireland’s New Policy for International Development
Gender Equality Climate Action Good Governance Combatting Poverty Crucial Element of Global Ireland Plan for Doubling Ireland’s Impact by...
Government Publishes Brexit Omnibus Bill to prepare Ireland for no deal withdrawal by the UK
The Government this morning (Friday 22nd Feb 2019) published the ‘Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential...
European Commission intensifies “no-deal” customs preparedness outreach to EU businesses
Brussels, 18 February 2019 The European Commission has today stepped up its “no-deal” outreach to EU businesses in the area...
Tánaiste attends meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., is in Brussels today to attend a meeting...
Meeting between the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the...
All Island Civic Dialogue: 5th Plenary
Today, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. joins An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., in...
All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit: Fifth Plenary Session Dublin Castle, Friday 15th February 2019
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., and An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., will host...
Online Passport Renewals Service receives National Adult Literacy Award
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D. today welcomed news that the Online Passport Renewals...
Minister Madigan congratulates Element Pictures on BAFTA wins
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Element Pictures on receiving...
Joint statement by President Jean-Claude Juncker and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
The Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration have been negotiated in good faith and have been agreed by all 27 Leaders of the European Union...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney announces Ireland’s support for Mr. Juan Guaidó
“I have repeatedly called for the urgent holding of free and fair Presidential elections in Venezuela in accordance with democratic...
Tánaiste visit’s New York and Washington, D.C.
The Tánaiste will today travel to the United States for a series of engagements in New York and Washington, D.C....
What will happen to your EU trademarks after Brexit? – by Holohan Lane Solicitors
On March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom submitted a notification of its intention to withdraw from the European Union per...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee welcome Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr. Stef Blok to Ireland
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., and Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen...
EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019. Businesses and consumers...
Visit to Border by Minister of State for European Affairs Helen McEntee and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands H.E. Stef Blok
The Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee T.D. and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the...
Tánaiste to attend informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Bucharest
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., will attend an informal meeting of EU Foreign...
State of the Union Address by Simon Coveney T.D., Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
IIEA, Wednesday, 30 January 2019 Thank you for the warm welcome. I would like to begin by thanking the IIEA...
Introductory statement by Minister Zappone at an event with the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (EYCS), Tibor Navracsics TU Dublin, Tallaght Campus. Citizens’ Dialogue: Young people – the future of Ireland and Europe
Tuesday, 29th January 2019 It is fantastic to look out at so many of you interested in the future of...
Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics, in Dublin to to speak at the Irish Universities Association and hold a Citizens’ Dialogue
Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Tibor Navracsics, will be in Dublin on the 29th of January. He will deliver a speech...
Tánaiste welcomes final step in the ratification of the Prespes Agreement
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney TD, has welcomed the historic parliamentary vote in Athens on 24...
Tánaiste and Government Ministers welcome confirmation by US authorities that Aughinish Alumina is no longer directly impacted by US sanctions
The Tánaiste and Government Ministers have welcomed today’s confirmation by US authorities that Aughinish Alumina (AA), the Limerick-based alumina processing...
Irish Government publishes next phase of Brexit ‘No Deal’ legislative planning
As part of our Brexit Contingency Action Plan, the Government published today the general scheme of proposed primary legislative measures...
Brexit preparedness: European Commission adopts two contingency proposals to help mitigate impact of “no-deal” Brexit on EU fisheries
Given the continued uncertainty in the UK surrounding the ratification of the Withdrawal Agreement, the Commission has today adopted two...
Minister Josepha Madigan Launches Inaugural CULTURE IRELAND GLOBAL IRELAND 2025 CONFERENCE
Over 250 delegates to discuss how best to advance our cultural visibility globally Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...
Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) publishes Quarter 4 Statistical Report for 2018 Strong Growth in Mortgage Solutions
Continued strong growth in Personal Insolvency Arrangements · Up 30% compared to last quarter (Q3 2018) · Up 41% compared...
Tánaiste announces 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Programmes
Ministers will underline Ireland’s commitment to the European Union with a visit to every EU capital Taoiseach to visit...
