Emily O’Reilly and Presidnet Sassoli On Wednesday, Emily O’Reilly (Ireland) was elected European Ombudsman for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term. She was backed by 320 MEPs in a secret plenary vote. The Ombudsman conducts inquiries into cases of maladministration by EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, acting on their own initiative or on the basis…
On 3 December 2019, following the approval of Dáil Éireann, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D., confirmed Ireland’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia. Welcoming Ireland’s ratification the Tánaiste said, “I am delighted to confirm Ireland’s ratification…
By Miceál O’Hurley and Oksana Shadrina In 2006, the wife of the then Ambassador of Pakistan to Ireland, Mrs. Hausheen Ahmad, organised the Diplomatic Corps in Ireland to host the first International Charity Bazaar (ICB). From helping the victims of a devastating earthquake in Pakistan in its first year to now assisting four Irish charities…
The Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon, T.D., has announced a scholarship programme to assist future leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to study in Ireland. The programme is one of a number of commitments set out in the Government’s Strategy for Partnership with Small Island Developing States, launched…
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published its new Quarterly Economic Outlook Q4 2019, which forecasts GDP growth of 3.1% in 2020. The Outlook says that while the Irish economy has experienced several years of strong growth, significant capacity constraints right across the economy are now impacting companies’ enlargement plans and limiting the potential for economic expansion. As a result, we are likely to…
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. today (Monday the 2nd of December) announced details of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction which has received Government approval. The Climate Action Plan, published in June of this year, is the Government’s plan to give Irish people a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future. The…
Recruiters.ie surveyed more than 1,000 professionals across various industries in Ireland as part of its 2020 Salary Predictions Guide. Visit: recruiters.ie/salary-guide-2020/ for more information. According to the Recruiters.ie 2020 Business Outlook Survey, only 6% of respondents believe there will be no salary increases in their business in 2020. At a department level, 89% of…
by Miceál O’Hurley & Oksana Shadrina A recent vehicular accident in the United Kingdom has reignited both diplomatic and public concerns over the exercise of diplomatic immunity. At point is not only the immunity extended to fully credentialed diplomats, but the protections afforded their staffs and family members as well. While professional diplomats are well…
Their Excellencies, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia and the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh presented their Letters of Credence to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today. H.E. Mr. Michael Mubea Kamau, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs.…
Pictured above: M C & Entertainer Gene Fitzpatrick Sponsored by Over 200 people gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast last Thursday (24 October) to attend the 2nd Diplomatic Dinner to be held in the city. The dinner was hosted by the Consular Corps/Association of Northern Ireland (CA-NI) and sponsored by Invest Northern…