New Ambassadors present Credentials

His Excellency, Daniel Espiritu, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, Her Excellency, Esra Cankorur, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye and His Excellency Edward Sharp Walsh, Ambassador of the United States of America, presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today.
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Statement by President Michael D. Higgins following air crash in Ahmedabad, India

 12 June 2025 “As President of Ireland, may I express my deepest condolences to the families and communities of all those who have lost their lives in today’s tragic airplane crash in the city of Ahmedabad, India. All of our thoughts are with those who are grieving those lost, be
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Minister O’Callaghan secures Government approval to establish a new office for EU criminal justice cooperation

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan has secured Cabinet approval for priority drafting of the Criminal Justice (International Cooperation Office) Bill 2025, which will establish the Criminal Justice International Cooperation Office and set out its powers in line with the EU e-Evidence Regulation and Directive. The EU
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Statement by President Higgins following vote at UN Security Council

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“Following yesterday's vote at the UN Security Council, where 14 of the 15 members voted in favour of an immediate, conditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, it is important that the international community continues to work, including under the Tenth Emergency Session of the General Assembly as part of the
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Deportation enforcement continues to increase – Charter Flight to Nigeria removes 35 people

The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan has today (Thursday) announced the completion of a successful deportation operation to Nigeria. Deportation orders were enforced against 35 people (30 adults and 5 children) who have been removed from Ireland by charter flight. The children removed were part of family units. This is
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