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Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

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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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Ireland launches UN Security Council Campaign

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Ireland launches UN Security Council Campaign

Ireland is seeking election to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in June 2020 for the 2021-2022 term

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Latest News

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Minister McEntee attends meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels

18 February 2019

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Tánaiste Simon Coveney attends EU Foreign Affairs Council

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Tánaiste Simon Coveney attends EU Foreign Affairs Council

18 February 2019

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Tánaiste meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry

17 February 2019

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All Island Civic Dialogue: 5th Plenary

15 February 2019

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Strategy for the US and Canada

Strategy for the US and Canada

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Global Ireland

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