I am horrified by the scenes that we have witnessed over the past few days. I again unreservedly condemn the attack by Hamas on Israel. The deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians can never be justified. The taking of hostages, including young children and the elderly is unconscionable. They must be released immediately. Yesterday,…
I was deeply saddened today to hear of the death of Chuck Feeney, founder of Atlantic Philantrophies. Chuck Feeney’s extraordinary generosity, selflessness and his philanthropic legacy have transformed the lives of people on the island of Ireland, north and south, young and old. He was a pioneer in the world of philanthropy. Chuck’s support for education…
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has today welcomed the granting of Irish citizenship to 3,000 new Irish citizens in three separate ceremonies taking place in the Convention Centre in Dublin. The Ceremonies will see applicants from 131 countries around the world and living in all 32 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred…
The Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, today announced the 35 projects set to receive funding under the International Decade for People of African Descent Funding Call. Through this Fund, a total of €169,740 will be made available to support organisations hosting events to mark the International Decade for People…
Migrant rights group hands over public petition, with more than 14,500 signatures, to the Minister for Justice calling on her to reduce extortionate Irish Residence Permit card fees Today (Wednesday 27th September), the Fair Fees Campaign Group of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) gathered on the steps of the Department of Justice to demonstrate the groundswell of support for a reduction in…
His Excellency Mr. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Ms. Vanya Chavdarova Andreeva-Malakova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria and Her Excellency Ms. Dana Erlich, Ambassador of Israel, presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency Mr. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco, Ambassador…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has signed a landmark international agreement on global ocean conservation at the United Nations in New York. The Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), marks a significant milestone in international cooperation as the first dedicated global treaty on the conservation…
“It is with great sadness that I’ve learned of the death of broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí from Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht, aged 53 years. Rónán was particularly popular and highly respected amongst the Gaeltacht and Irish-speaking communities throughout the length and breadth of Ireland. Although primarily associated with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin T.D., has announced a further €23 million in humanitarian and institutional support for Ukraine and Moldova. Today’s announcement brings to over €210 million Ireland’s support for the Ukrainian people since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Tánaiste said: “Ireland…
Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin T.D., has pledged that Ireland will provide at least €284 million this year in support for food, agriculture and nutrition programmes around the world. This funding includes a number of new pledges announced by the Tánaiste today while speaking at a major food systems event…