On this day, we remember all those who lost their lives in the course of the Troubles. The profound loss felt by the families who lost loved ones, and by their communities, is immense. These deaths not only changed the course of history on this island, they also left a legacy of loss and pain…
To mark Bloomsday 2022 (June 16) and the centenary year of Joyce’s Ulysses, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ireland’s global network of Embassies and Consulates have collaborated with dozens of partners worldwide to present their largest global Bloomsday celebration to date. DFA and Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) have collaborated with 35 Irish Embassies…
Seminar available on RTÉ Player and President.ie from 7pm tonight Machnamh V, the fifth in President Michael D. Higgins’ series of six Machnamh 100 seminars will be available on the RTÉ Player and the President’s YouTube channel from 7pm this evening. The series takes its name from the Irish word Machnamh, an ancient concept encompassing reflection,…
Minister Simon Coveney T.D. presents ‘Report on Implementation of Ireland’s Africa Strategy’ to Government Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., today presented to Government a report on the second year of the implementation of Ireland’s Africa Strategy. The report was presented on the eve of Africa Day, which is celebrated tomorrow (Wednesday, May 25th).…
Portugal is one of Irish tourists’ top holiday destinations, and it’s easy to see why! From North to South, Portugal has something to offer all types of holidaymakers, whether you fancy a weekend city break or a sunny beach getaway. This edition of the Portugal newsletter focuses on all that’s happening in the beautiful city…
The Monkeypox Virus comes from the same family of viruses as Smallpox and was initially recognised in 1958 in research monkeys. While some of the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to that of Smallpox, Monkeypox has a significantly lower death rate than Smallpox: 3-5% vs. 30% respectively. So far, symptoms of Monkeypox in humans…
Recognising that media freedom and the safety of journalists remain under threat around the world and acknowledging the critical role of journalists and media professionals in ensuring transparency and accountability from those in power, Minister Coveney addressed the Dáil today, Tuesday 23 May. The Minister said: “While the television cameras and the eyes of the world…
Both Defence Representative Associations have sought associate membership with Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) solely for the purpose of being involved in forthcoming pay negotiations. In the context of recent litigation, Minister Coveney is pleased to offer his conditional temporary consent to PDFORRA in this regard. The Ministers officials are engaging in discussion with…
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. will launch Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Turin on Friday 20 May. The Minister will present Ireland’s Presidency priorities at a meeting of the Council of Europe’s 46 member states, where the continent’s Foreign Ministers will agree new steps to support…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the 10 new recipients of the Decade of Centenaries Markievicz Award for artists. The Markievicz Award is intended to support artists to develop their craft and ultimately produce great art that recognises and commemorates the role of women in the historical…