New Ambassadors present Credentials

The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Pavel Vošalík, the Ambassador of Sweden, H.E. Ms. Anna-Carolina (Lina) Holmström van der Weyde and the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Ms. Tabu Irina presented their Letters of Credence to President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.   His Excellency Mr. Pavel Vošalík, Ambassador of the…

Tánaiste Micheál Martin to visit Berlin, Germany

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, will visit Berlin, Germany on 17-19 January 2024. During the visit, he will meet with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and German Federal Minister of State for Europe and Climate, Dr Anna Lührmann, and deliver the key note address, ‘Navigating Europe: Ireland’s Voice in Shaping…

Tánaiste Visits Mexico and Colombia

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, today begins a five-day visit to Mexico and Colombia. While in Mexico, the Tánaiste is meeting Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena to discuss relations between our two countries and a number of global issues, as well as meeting other political figures.  He will…

Minister McEntee publishes Private Security Authority Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2022

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has today published the Annual Report of the Private Security Authority along with the Financial Statements for 2022. The Private Security Authority (PSA) is the statutory body with responsibility for licensing and regulating the private security industry in Ireland. The PSA was established following the passing of the Private Security…

Tánaiste launches Global Ireland: Delivering in the Asia Pacific Region to 2025

Tánaiste and Ambassador Sarah McGrath launch Ireland’s updated Asia Pacific strategy   Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin, TD has launched Ireland’s updated strategy “Global Ireland: Delivering in the Asia Pacific Region to 2025”. In his keynote address at the Global Ireland Summit, the Tánaiste said: “This region includes important…

Minister Fleming announces £6.23 million to support Irish community in Britain

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Seán Fleming TD, met today with the Irish community in Britain at the annual Emigrant Support Programme reception in the Irish Embassy in London. Minister Fleming said: “I am very pleased to announce £6.23 million in funding for British-based organisations from the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme…