Inaugural Speech of President Catherine Connolly Dublin Castle – Tuesday, 11th November 2025 “A Thaoisigh, A Phríomhbhreithimh, Airí, Baill Chomhairle an Stáit, Baill an Oireachtais, Ambasadóirí, Ceannairí Eaglaise, agus dhaoine uaisle ar fad, chomh maith le an Chéad Aire an Tuaiscirt, Michelle O’Neill, agus ceannairí eile ó gach cairn den Tuaisceart. Ba mhaith liom céad mile…
New Ambassadors present Credentials His Excellency, Desmond Babatunde Edwards, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Her Excellency, Nts’ebo Moshoeshoe, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Desmond Babatunde Edwards, Ambassador of the Republic of Sierra Leone was…
New funding demonstrates Ireland’s humanitarian footprint across the Middle East – Minister Richmond The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has today announced significant funding for humanitarian support across the Middle East. These specific funding commitments include: €6 million to the UN for Yemen €1 million to the UN High…
Tánaiste launches Ireland-India Economic Advisory Panel The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, launched a new “Ireland-India Economic Advisory Panel” (IIEAP) in Dublin yesterday (September 4th). The IIEAP is composed of senior India-based business people and this new initiative is aimed at providing advice and analysis to the Government, State…
International Day 2026 Diplomat Ireland is delighted to announce a new annual day to celebrate all of the nations and their citizens that are part of our inclusive country, and that make such a positive contribution to Ireland through their diversity, culture, business, and civic perspectives. International Day 2026 will take place on April 21st…
Tánaiste welcomes imminent arrival of 52 Palestinian young people from Gaza The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, has announced the imminent arrival in Ireland of 52 Palestinians from Gaza. The first group of 26 arrived Thursday last (28 August), with the remaining students, who have all been offered scholarships…
Speech by the President of Diplomat Ireland, Michael Mulcahy at the celebration in Cork to mark Independence Day for Ukraine 2025 “Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Ireland, Your Excellency, Larisa Gerasko, former Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, Distinguished Guests, Members of the Ukrainian community, friends of…
STATEMENT FROM THE NEWLY APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF DIPLOMAT IRELAND, AND TRADE AMBASSADOR OF THE GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC CENTRE, MICHAEL MULCAHY “I am honoured to be taking up a new appointment today as President of Diplomat Ireland, and Trade Ambassador of its new Global Diplomatic Trade Centre, for a five-year term. I have served as CEO of…
Statement by President Higgins following declaration of Famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas 22 August 2025 “The formal declaration that Gaza City and its surrounding areas now meet the criteria of Famine under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification system will sadly not surprise all of us who have been warning of this for…
Tánaiste confirms publication of the EU-US Joint Statement on Trade The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, confirmed this afternoon the publication of the EU-US Joint Statement on Trade. The statement clarifies further details of the political agreement on a trade deal announced between the EU and the US on…