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Speech by President Michael D. Higgins at a State Dinner in Honour of the State Visit of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tô Lâm

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat October 3, 2024

Your Excellency President Tô Lâm, Tánaiste, Ministers, Ambassadors, Distinguished guests, A cháirde, Fíor-chaoin fáilte romhaibh uilig agus go speisialta roimh Uachtarán Vítneam agus iad ag taistil leis. It is my great pleasure to welcome you this evening to Áras an Uachtaráin, home of all Irish Presidents since 1938, and to have the opportunity to repay…

How to protect yourself from fraud

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat October 3, 2024

Fraud is everywhere, we are all at risk of losing our money every day. Criminals are constantly finding new ways to trick you out of losing your money. They need you to fall for their tactics for their financial gain. We wouldn’t give the keys of our home to just anyone so we should never…

Irish Aid report shows highest investment to date in ODA programme

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat October 2, 2024

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the Irish Aid annual report 2023 which details how Ireland responded to many of the world’s most pressing crises, including conflicts in the occupied Palestinian territory, Ukraine and Sudan, as well as underfunded emergencies in Syria, Yemen, and the Horn of Africa. The…

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat October 1, 2024

Her Excellency, Jenny Piaget, Ambassador of Switzerland, and Her Excellency, Céline Place, Ambassador of France presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. Her Excellency, Jenny Piaget, Ambassador of Switzerland was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Nicolas Pierre, Ms. Aliénor Pierre, her daughter and Mr. Andreas Lüssi, Deputy…

E-scooters banned from Public Transport from Monday 7th October

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat October 1, 2024

Customers please be aware that the carriage of e-scooters on public transport will not be permitted from Monday 7th October in line with recent guidance issued by the National Transport Authority (NTA) This restriction will apply to e-scooters but not e-bikes or mobility scooters. E-scooters are a relatively new product and were unregulated in Ireland until earlier…

Tánaiste attends event hosted by President Biden on Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat September 26, 2024

The Tánaiste attended a high-level event hosted by President Biden on Ukrainian recovery and reconstruction today in New York. This event, which was also addressed by President Zelenskyy, announced a Joint Declaration of Support for Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine. Speaking in New York, the Tánaiste said “Two and a half years on from Russia’s…

Tánaiste announces Ireland House New York

Latest News, United StatesBy No1Diplomat September 25, 2024

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, officially opened Ireland House New York. Ireland House New York will house the Consulate General of Ireland in New York, Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Tourism Ireland, CIE Tours and The Ireland Funds under one roof, providing a cutting-edge platform to…

Japan and Ireland: A Conversation with Ambassador Maruyama Norio at MTU

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat September 24, 2024

Yesterday (Monday 23rd September), His Excellency Maruyama Norio, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland, visited the MTU Kerry Campus where a special discussion was hosted about the relations between Japan and Ireland. Moderated by Professor Muiris Ó Laoire, a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Social Sciences at MTU, the discussion focused on the…

Ukrainian refugees talk about rebuilding lives in Ireland

Latest News, TravelBy No1Diplomat September 17, 2024

Idir Dhá Bhaile – ó Chív go Corcaigh, a documentary for TG4, explores the challenges faced by one family of Ukrainian refugees as they try to rebuild their lives in Ireland. The film recalls Nadia Dobrianska and her family’s emotional journey from Kyiv to Cork and delves into the uncertainty faced by refugees while war…

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Latest NewsBy No1Diplomat September 11, 2024

His Excellency, Mr. Jonas Grinevičius, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania, and His Excellency, Mr. Do Minh Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Mr. Jonas Grinevičius, Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania was accompanied by…

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