Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin TD, today announced the opening of five new overseas missions under the Global Ireland programme, further strengthening Ireland’s global presence and influence. The Tánaiste today received Government approval for the opening of new Embassies in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova, and new Consulates General…
The Mission of the State of Palestine to Ireland urgently brings to your attention the alarming and dire situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory, as outlined in the latest briefing from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, which is attached herewith. The Gaza Strip: Killings and Injuries: Over 28,800 Palestinian civilians, including 70%…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD has today announced the location of the first Talent and Innovation Attaché position as the West Coast of the United States. The Minister made the announcement as part of the US launch of the Government’s International Education and Innovation Strategy Global Citizens…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, today announced that the Government will open a new ‘Ireland House’ in Chicago later this year. Ireland House will house the Consulate General of Ireland together with representatives of Ireland’s economic and trade promotion agencies. The announcement comes as the Tánaiste…
The Government today announced the St Patrick’s Day programme for 2024, which will see the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and representatives of the State engage in an extensive international programme to promote Ireland and Irish interests and values around the world. St Patrick’s Day is an unparalleled opportunity to promote Ireland as a great place to visit, work,…
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has today encouraged suitably qualified candidates to submit expressions of interest for membership of the new Garda Board. A State Boards process to appoint a chairperson and ordinary members to the new Board has opened today. It will close at 15.00 on Thursday 15 February 2024 and further details about…
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 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…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the awarding by President Michael D. Higgins of the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for 2023 to thirteen members of Ireland’s diaspora. The awards were presented at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. This year, the…
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…