Minister McEntee welcomes announcement of EU-Australia Trade Deal The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, welcomed the announcement on Tuesday 24 March by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Albanese that the EU and Australia have concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement. Speaking after the announcement,…
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Statement by Minister Helen McEntee following the publishing of the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) Antisemitic Incident Report Today’s report from the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland is a sobering reminder of the increase we are experiencing in the scourge of antisemitism, both here in Ireland and internationally. The report provides a clear and…
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Minister O’Donovan announces intention to open branch of National Museum of Ireland in Limerick, to host permanent museum dedicated to Women’s Stories Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D. has announced that he updated Government today on proposals to accept a purpose-built exhibition property on O’Connell Street, Limerick – the home of the…
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New Ambassadors present Credentials His Excellency, Miyagawa Manabu, Ambassador of Japan, and Her Excellency Mariam Aftab, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, presented their Letters of Credence to President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Miyagawa Manabu, Ambassador of Japan, was accompanied by his spouse Mrs. Miyagawa Noriko, and Mr. Hirohata…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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