Launch of Ireland’s new Policy for International Development

A Better World

Ireland’s new policy for international development has been published, providing the framework for Ireland’s expanding development cooperation programme in the decade ahead. A Better World charts a clear way forward to achieve our ambition of a more equal, peaceful and sustainable world, shaping and protecting our stability, our prosperity, our shared interests and our common future.

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Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

Brexit

Learn about the work the Government is undertaking to protect your interests in the Brexit negotiations, and the steps being taken to get Ireland Brexit Ready

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Joint Review of Irish-Scottish Relations

Ireland-Scotland Review

Learn about the first ever joint bilateral review between Ireland and Scotland, focused on shared policy areas. You can also take our questionnaire to contribute your views and experience to our work.

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New Decade, New Approach

On January 11, on the basis of the New Decade, New Approach agreement proposed by the UK and Irish Governments, the power-sharing Executive and Assembly were restored to operation, offering an opportunity for a new beginning for politics in Northern Ireland. The New Decade, New Approach agreement provides for a fair and balanced package that, when implemented, will make politics and government in Northern Ireland more transparent, accountable, stable, inclusive and effective.

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2020 Presidential Distinguished Service Award

The nomination process for the 2020 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad (PDSA) is currently open and will close on Tuesday, 7th April 2020.

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