Preas Ráiteas 

Ireland represented at ceremonies to remember those who died in the Indian Ocean Tsunami

26 December 2014

Ireland is being represented at a number of commemoration events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami anniversary

Ireland pledges €10 million to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund for humanitarian emergencies

Announcement

26 December 2014

Ireland pledges €10 million to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund for humanitarian emergencies

Fógraíonn an Rialtas maoiniú nua le dul i ngleic le Ebola in Iarthar na hAfraice

23 November 2014

Fógraíonn an Rialtas maoiniú nua le dul i ngleic le Ebola in Iarthar na hAfraice

Fógraíonn an tAire Deenihan maoiniú chun tacú le heisimircigh Éireannacha go dtí an Astráil

23 November 2014

Fógraíonn an tAire Deenihan maoiniú chun tacú le heisimircigh Éireannacha go dtí an Astráil

Cuireann na hAirí Fáilte roimh Dhul Chun Cinn ar Leasú Inimirce na S.A.

21 November 2014

Cuireann na hAirí Fáilte roimh Dhul Chun Cinn ar Leasú Inimirce na S.A.

Minister Flanagan condemns attack on PSNI officers in North Belfast

17 November 2014

Minister Flanagan condemns attack on PSNI officers in North Belfast

Minister Flanagan congratulates finalists in All Island School Choir Competition

16 November 2014

The final of the All Island School Choir Competition is taking place in the Titanic building in Belfast this evening.

Minister Flanagan to attend Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Belfast

09 November 2014

Minister Flanagan to attend Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Belfast

Minister and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meet all NI Executive Parties in Belfast

05 November 2014

Minister and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland meet all NI Executive Parties in Belfast to review progress and set priorities for the next phase of Talks

€1 milliun breise chun dul i ngleic le Ebola fogartha ag an Rialtas

31 October 2014

€1 milliun breise chun dul i ngleic le Ebola fogartha ag an Rialtas

Fáiltíonn an tAire Flanagan roimh sheoladh chomhscéim víosaí na hÉireann-na Breataine

Announcement

31 October 2014

Fáiltíonn an tAire Flanagan agus an tAire Sherlock roimh sheoladh chomhscéim víosaí na hÉireann-na Breataine

Aitheantas d’Éireannaigh thar lear ag searmanas Ghradaim Sheirbhís Oirirce an Uachtaráin 2014

30 October 2014

Aitheantas d’Éireannaigh thar lear ag searmanas Ghradaim Sheirbhís Oirirce an Uachtaráin 2014

Ministers meet all NI Executive Parties in Belfast as first phase of Talks is completed

30 October 2014

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, and Minister of State, Seán Sherlock, spent Wednesday and Thursday engaged in meetings with all of the NI Executive Parties, with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and with the US Secretary of State’s Personal Representative, Senator Gary Hart.

Pléann an tAire Flanagan agus an Seanadóir Hart Cainteanna Uile Pháirtí Thuaisceart Éireann

30 October 2014

Pléann an tAire Flanagan agus an Seanadóir Hart Cainteanna Uile Pháirtí Thuaisceart Éireann

Minister Flanagan to meet Senator Gary Hart in Belfast

30 October 2014

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, is in Belfast today to attend political talks.

Minister Flanagan in Belfast to continue the political talks

23 October 2014

Minister Flanagan is travelling to Belfast this morning, 23 October, to continue the political talks that began last week.

Minister Seán Sherlock attends second week of Northern talks

22 October 2014

Minister of State for Development, Trade Promotion and North-South Co-operation, Seán Sherlock, TD was in Belfast today, participating in the ongoing political talks.

Minister Flanagan welcomes intensification of efforts to tackle Ebola

20 October 2014

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, has welcomed the announcement that the EU will intensify efforts to tackle the Ebola virus in West Africa.

Éire ceaptha i gceannas ar idirbheartaíocht na NA maidir le Clár Oibre Forbartha Domhanda nua

19 October 2014

Éire ceaptha i gceannas ar idirbheartaíocht na Náisiún Aontaithe maidir le Clár Oibre Forbartha Domhanda nua

Minister Flanagan to launch database of Irish serving in Australian forces in the First World War

16 October 2014

Minister Flanagan to launch database of Irish serving in Australian forces in the First World War

Minister Flanagan describes Talks in Northern Ireland as positive

16 October 2014

Minister Flanagan describes Talks in Northern Ireland as positive

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade briefs NGOs on Ebola crisis

16 October 2014

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade briefs NGOs on Ebola crisis

Cuireann an tAire fáilte roimh an ardú ar thacaíocht airgeadais go dtí os cionn €12.5m do Dhiaspóra

14 October 2014

Cuireann an tAire Flanagan fáilte roimh an ardú ar thacaíocht airgeadais go dtí os cionn €12.5m do Dhiaspóra na hÉireann

Fáiltíonn roimh thiomantas an Rialtais don domhan atá i mbéal forbartha

14 October 2014

Fáiltíonn an tAire Flanagan agus an tAire Sherlock roimh thiomantas an Rialtais don domhan atá i mbéal forbartha

Fógraíonn an tAire Flanagan €2.5 milliún i maoiniú breise do Ghaza

12 October 2014

Fógraíonn an tAire Flanagan €2.5 milliún i maoiniú breise do Ghaza

Déanann an tAire Flanagan agus Sherlock comhghairdeas le buaiteoirí Dhuais Nobel na Síochána 2014

10 October 2014

Déanann an tAire Flanagan agus an tAire Sherlock comhghairdeas le buaiteoirí Dhuais Nobel na Síochána 2014

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan i ndiaidh cruinnithe le hAmbasadóir nua na Stát Aontaithe Kevin O’Malley

08 October 2014

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan i ndiaidh cruinnithe le hAmbasadóir nua na Stát Aontaithe Kevin O’Malley

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan i ndiaidh chruinniú le Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Theresa Villiers

07 October 2014

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan i ndiaidh chruinniú le Stát-Rúnaí an Tuaiscirt Theresa Villiers

An tAire Sherlock ag taisteal go Sierra Leone chun an freagra ar an ráig Ebola a mheas

01 October 2014

An tAire Sherlock ag taisteal go Sierra Leone chun an freagra ar an ráig Ebola a mheas

An tAire Flanagan chun cruinniú a bheith aige le ceannairí gnó agus polaitíochta i mBostún

01 October 2014

An tAire Flanagan chun cruinniú a bheith aige le ceannairí gnó agus polaitíochta i mBostún

Fógraíonn an tAire Flanagan faighteoirí Gradaim Seirbhíse Dearscna an Uachtaráin do 2014

30 September 2014

Fógraíonn an tAire Flanagan faighteoirí Gradaim Seirbhíse Dearscna an Uachtaráin do 2014

Uachtarán Pahor na Slóivéine ar chuairt ar Éirinn

30 September 2014

Uachtarán Pahor na Slóivéine ar chuairt ar Éirinn

Minister Sherlock welcomes resumption of Northern Ireland talks

28 September 2014

Minister Sherlock welcomes resumption of Northern Ireland talks

An tAire i mbun cainteanna le Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe

28 September 2014

An tAire i mbun cainteanna le Rialtas na Stát Aontaithe sula mbeidh babhta nua Cainteanna i dTuaisceart Éireann

Minister Flanagan to meet Irish community groups in New York

27 September 2014

Minister Flanagan to meet Irish community groups in New York

Minister Charlie Flanagan ratifies a key UN Protocol to strengthen the rights of Irish children

24 September 2014

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, T.D., today signed and ratified an important protocol to a UN convention designed to strengthen children’s rights.

Minister Flanagan welcomes United Nations Security Council statement on UNDOF

19 September 2014

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, has welcomed today’s statement by the President of the United Nations Security Council which reaffirms the importance of the UNDOF mission as a vital contributor to peace and security in the Middle East.

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan faoi thoradh an reifrinn in Albain

19 September 2014

Ráiteas ón Aire Flanagan faoi thoradh an reifrinn in Albain

Leacht Cuimhneacháin ar an gCéad Chogadh Domhanda Nochta ag an Aire

18 September 2014

Leacht Cuimhneacháin ar an gCéad Chogadh Domhanda Nochta ag an Aire

Buaileann an tAire Flanagan le hAmbasadóirí Óige UNICEF

17 September 2014

Buaileann an tAire Flanagan le hAmbasadóirí Óige UNICEF

Éilíonn an tAire iarracht in athuair maidir le hathmhuintearas i dTuaisceart Éireann

15 September 2014

Éilíonn an tAire iarracht in athuair maidir le hathmhuintearas i dTuaisceart Éireann

Áitíonn an tAire Sherlock ar ghnólachtaí súil a chaitheamh ó Thuaidh agus ó Dheas

08 August 2014

Áitíonn an tAire Sherlock ar ghnólachtaí súil a chaitheamh ó Thuaidh agus ó Dheas

Ráiteas an Aire Flanagan maidir le saoránaigh na hÉireann sa Libia

01 August 2014

Ráiteas an Aire Flanagan maidir le saoránaigh na hÉireann sa Libia

Déanann an tAire Flanagan seasamh an Rialtais ar Ghaza agus ar an Úcráin a leagan amach

31 July 2014

Déanann an tAire Flanagan seasamh an Rialtais ar Ghaza agus ar an Úcráin a leagan amach

Minister Flanagan meets family of Ibrahim Halawa

31 July 2014

Minister Flanagan meets family of Ibrahim Halawa

Éilíonn Deenihan ar an AOH tacaíocht a thabhairt d’iarrachtaí maidir le hAthchóiriú Inimirce i SAM

31 July 2014

Éilíonn Deenihan ar an AOH tacaíocht a thabhairt d’iarrachtaí maidir le hAthchóiriú Inimirce i SAM

Minister Sherlock pledges continued Irish support for the Palestinian people

25 July 2014

Minister Sherlock pledges continued Irish support for the Palestinian people

Buaileann an tAire Flanagan Ambasadóir na Palaistíne

24 July 2014

Buaileann an tAire Flanagan Ambasadóir na Palaistíne

An tAire Flanagan agus an tAire Murphy ag freastal ar an gComhairle Cúrsaí Ginearálta

23 July 2014

An tAire Flanagan agus an tAire Murphy ag freastal ar an gComhairle Cúrsaí Ginearálta

Minister Flanagan – EU Foreign Ministers agree to expand sanctions

22 July 2014

Minister Flanagan – EU Foreign Ministers agree to expand sanctions

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the Hallett Report into the “On the Runs” issue

17 July 2014

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the Hallett Report into the “On the Runs” issue

Open Invitation for Submissions to Ireland’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

11 July 2014

Open Invitation for Submissions to Ireland’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Leagann an tAire Costello béim ar thorthaí ag seoladh Thuarascáil Bhliantúil Chúnamh Éireann

03 July 2014

Leagann an tAire Costello béim ar thorthaí ag seoladh Thuarascáil Bhliantúil Chúnamh Éireann

Ráiteas ón Taoiseach maidir le triúr déagóirí as an Iosrael a maraíodh sa Bhruach Thiar

01 July 2014

Rinne an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, T.D. an ráiteas seo a leanas maidir le triúr déagóirí as an Iosrael a maraíodh sa Bhruach Thiar.

Éire chun soláthairtí atá ag teastáil go géar a sheoladh chuig daoine san Iaráic

29 June 2014

Éire chun soláthairtí atá ag teastáil go géar a sheoladh chuig daoine atá curtha as áit ag an bhforéigean san Iaráic

Déanann an Tánaiste comhghairdeas le Richard Haass faoi Ghradam Síochána Thiobraid Árann

23 June 2014

Déanann an Tánaiste comhghairdeas le Richard Haass faoi Ghradam Síochána Thiobraid Árann

Cuireann an Tánaiste a chomhbhrón in iúl maidir le bás Gerry Conlon

21 June 2014

Tá a chomhbhrón maidir le bás Gerry Conlon curtha in iúl ag an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, T.D.

Maoiniú do GOAL le haghaidh cúnaimh éigeandála san Iaráic fógartha ag an Rialtas

18 June 2014

Maoiniú do GOAL le haghaidh cúnaimh éigeandála san Iaráic fógartha ag an Rialtas

Aird tugtha ag an Aire Costello ar an tábhacht a bhaineann le cosantóirí chearta an duine a chosaint

17 June 2014

Chuir an tAire Trádála agus Forbartha, Joe Costello, TD, béim ar an tábhacht a bhaineann le cosantóirí chearta an duine a chosaint ag seimineár sa Bhruiséil inniu leis an 10ú Comóradh ar Threoirlínte an AE maidir le Cosantóirí Chearta an Duine a cheiliúradh.

Statement by the Tánaiste on latest CSO trade figures

13 June 2014

Statement by the Tánaiste on latest CSO trade figures

Ireland dispatches vital supplies to refugees from Central African Republic

13 June 2014

Ireland dispatches vital supplies to refugees from Central African Republic

Tánaiste discusses situation in Ukraine with Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly President

11 June 2014

Tánaiste discusses situation in Ukraine with Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly President

Tánaiste welcomes nomination of new US Ambassador to Ireland

05 June 2014

Tánaiste welcomes nomination of new US Ambassador to Ireland

Tánaiste welcomes announcement of new Palestinian Unity Government

03 June 2014

Tánaiste welcomes announcement of new Palestinian Unity Government

Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Qatar and Oman

30 May 2014

Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Qatar and Oman

Tánaiste welcomes appointment of George Hamilton as PSNI Chief Constable

29 May 2014

Tánaiste welcomes appointment of George Hamilton as PSNI Chief Constable

Tánaiste meets Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

29 May 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., met Theresa Villiers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, today to discuss developments in the Northern Ireland Party Leaders’ Talks.

Fáiltíonn an Tánaiste roimh thoghchán Uachtaráin rathúil san Úcráin

26 May 2014

D’fháiltigh an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, TD, roimh rannpháirtíocht dhearfach phobal na hÚcráine sa toghchán Uachtaráin ar an Domhnach

Déanann na mílte Lá na hAfraice a cheiliúradh i mBaile Átha Cliath

25 May 2014

Déanann na mílte Lá na hAfraice a cheiliúradh i mBaile Átha Cliath

Maoiniú le haghaidh faoiseamh tuile sna Balcáin fógartha ag an Aire Costello

25 May 2014

Tá maoiniú €50,000 fógartha ag an Aire Trádála agus Forbartha, Joe Costello, TD, chun tacú le faoiseamh tuile sa Bhoisnia agus sa Heirseagaivéin.

Minister Costello: Limerick playing a key role in marking Africa Day 2014

24 May 2014

Minister Costello: Limerick playing a key role in marking Africa Day 2014

Imní léirithe ag an Tánaiste faoi chúrsaí sa Téalainn

23 May 2014

Imní léirithe ag an Tánaiste faoi chúrsaí sa Téalainn

Ireland to provide €2 million in emergency assistance for South Sudan

23 May 2014

Ireland will provide an additional €2 million to support life-saving work in South Sudan, where an estimated five million people are in urgent need of assistance, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore TD has announced.

Éilíonn Éire go ndéanfadh an Chomhairle Slándála an tSiria a tharchur go dtí an ICC

21 May 2014

Éilíonn Éire go ndéanfadh an Chomhairle Slándála an tSiria a tharchur go dtí an Chúirt Choiriúil Idirnáisiúnta

Éilíonn an tAire cur chuige cuimsitheach ón AE ar ghéarchéimeanna

19 May 2014

Éilíonn an tAire cur chuige cuimsitheach ón AE ar ghéarchéimeanna sa tSúdáin Theas agus i bPoblacht na hAfraice Láir

EU imposes additional sanctions as situation in Ukraine deteriorates

12 May 2014

EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels described the referendum held in eastern Ukraine yesterday as “illegitimate and illegal” and moved to impose additional sanctions against individuals, and companies based in the Crimea.

Minister Costello promotes Irish aviation industry to UK customers

07 May 2014

The Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, this evening promoted the Irish aviation industry to senior UK buyers and influencers at a business event in the Embassy of Ireland, London.

Áitíonn an Tánaiste ar cheannairí gnó as Meicsiceo infheistíocht a dhéanamh in Éirinn

08 May 2014

Dhírigh an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., inniu ar acmhainneacht na hÉireann mar gheata chun na hEorpa do ghnólachtaí Mheiriceá Laidinigh a bhí ag iarraidh infheistíocht agus leathnú a dhéanamh.

Deir an Tánaiste go gcaithfear cásanna Bhaile Uí Mhurchú a iniúchadh

29 April 2014

Labhair an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, TD, inniu leis an Státrúnaí do Thuaisceart Éireann, Theresa Villiers MP, tar éis a fógra nach gceapfaidh Rialtas na Breataine painéal de chineál Hillsborough le hathbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar chásanna Bhaile Uí Mhurchú.

Fógraíonn an Tánaiste ullmhúcháin Seirbhís na bPasanna don samhradh

25 April 2014

Tá an Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore, TD, tar éis fáilte a chur roimh ullmhúcháin Sheirbhís na bPasanna chun seirbhís do chustaiméirí a chinntiú roimh shéasúr gnóthach an tsamhraidh.

An tAire Trádála agus Forbartha: Éire ina ceannaire in Éifeachtacht Cúnaimh

16 April 2014

An tAire Trádála agus Forbartha: Éire ina ceannaire in Éifeachtacht Cúnaimh

New Ambassadors Present Credentials

15 April 2014

Their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Senegal presented their Letters of Credence to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Tánaiste condemns armed action in Ukraine as EU agrees further visa bans and asset freezes

14 April 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, TD, has announced that EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to extend the list of those subject to visa bans and asset freezes in response to the crisis in Ukraine.

Fáiltíonn an Tánaiste roimh fás ar onnmhairí tráchtearraí

14 April 2014

Tá an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., tar éis fáilte a chur roimh na figiúirí trádála is deireanaí de chuid an CSO do mhí Feabhra, a léiríonn gur tháinig méadú de 3 faoin gcéad, nó €168 milliún ar onnmhairí tráchtearraí, i gcomparáid le Feabhra 2013

Tánaiste attending Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

14 April 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, TD, is attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg today, where the agenda will be dominated by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Minister Costello to promote trade links on visit to Mexico

13 April 2014

Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, will promote trade and investment opportunities for Irish companies when he visits Mexico tomorrow.

Minister Costello to launch the Irish Exporters Association’s Latin America Trade Forum

09 April 2014

Minister Costello to launch the Irish Exporters Association’s Latin America Trade Forum

Tánaiste supports new and high potential Irish exporters during State Visit

09 April 2014

Tánaiste supports new and high potential Irish exporters during State Visit

Tánaiste meets UK Foreign Secretary William Hague during State Visit

09 April 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eamon Gilmore, TD, will meet UK Foreign Secretary William Hague today to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East Peace Process, and the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

Tánaiste launches video on Irish-British relationship ahead of State Visit

07 April 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., today launched a video on the relationship between Ireland and Britain ahead of the State Visit of President Higgins to the United Kingdom.

Tánaiste welcomes reduction in numbers signing on to Live Register

02 April 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., has welcomed the reduction in the Live Register figures announced by the CSO today.

Minister Costello attends EU-Africa Summit in Brussels

02 April 2014

Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, is representing the Government at the EU-Africa Summit, which takes place in Brussels today and tomorrow, 2-3 April 2014.

Tánaiste welcomes ratification of Arms Trade Treaty to halt weapon sales

02 April 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD, has welcomed Ireland’s ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which is designed to stem the flow of weapons to conflict zones.

Tánaiste holds talks with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers

31 March 2014

Tánaiste, Eamon Gilmore T.D., holds talks with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers

Minister Costello welcomes report on climate change

31 March 2014

Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, today welcomed a UN report on the impacts of climate change.

Tánaiste to mark opening of new Irish consulate in Austin, Texas, with Texas Secretary of State

31 March 2014

Tánaiste to mark opening of new Irish consulate in Austin

Minister Costello calls for a quicker pace of nuclear disarmament

28 March 2014

Minister Costello calls for a quicker pace of nuclear disarmament

Ireland’s embassies abroad are driving economic recovery at home - Gilmore

28 March 2014

Ireland’s embassies abroad are driving economic recovery at home - Gilmore

South Africa Gaels visit highlights support for global GAA

27 March 2014

South Africa Gaels present the Tánaiste with a jersey at Government Buildings. The Gaels toured Ireland in advance of the Gulf Gaelic Games

$5bn Intel Investment a vote of confidence in Ireland - Tánaiste

27 March 2014

$5bn Intel Investment a vote of confidence in Ireland - Tánaiste

Tánaiste announces grant of €600,000 for GAA facilities in London

24 March 2014

Our contribution towards the redevelopment of Ruislip under the Emigrant Support Programme recognises the GAA’s place at the heart of London’s Irish Community.

Minister Donohoe expresses deep concern over Twitter blocking in Turkey

21 March 2014

Minister Donohoe expresses deep concern over Twitter blocking in Turkey

Minister Costello announces an additional €3 million funding to the Philippines

21 March 2014

Minister Costello announces an additional €3 million funding to the Philippines

Tánaiste welcomes increase in goods exports

19 March 2014

Tánaiste welcomes increase in goods exports

Tánaiste seeks views on future Diaspora policy

18 March 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., launchesLaunching the review, the Tánaiste said: a public consultation process as part of a comprehensive review of the Government’s engagement with the Irish abroad.

Ireland welcomes Foreign Affairs Council agreement on Crimea

17 March 2014

Ireland welcomes Foreign Affairs Council agreement on Crimea

Minister Donohoe discusses Ukraine with EU counterparts in Brussels

17 March 2014

Minister Donohoe discusses Ukraine with EU counterparts in Brussels

Tánaiste says referendum outcome in Crimea is illegal

16 March 2014

Tánaiste says referendum outcome in Crimea is illegal

Minister Costello celebrates 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Singapore

16 March 2014

Minister Costello celebrates 40th anniversary of relations between Ireland and Singapore

Tánaiste condemns human rights violations in Syria three years from the start of the conflict

15 March 2014

Tánaiste condemns human rights violations in Syria three years from the start of the conflict

Tánaiste calls for cancellation of referendum in Crimea

14 March 2014

Tánaiste calls for cancellation of referendum in Crimea

Tánaiste meets President Hollande and Prime Minister Ayrault in Paris

14 March 2014

Tánaiste meets President Hollande and Prime Minister Ayrault in Paris

Minister Donohoe travels to Belgium for St. Patrick’s Day

14 March 2014

Minister Donohoe travels to Belgium for St. Patrick’s Day

Statement by Tánaiste on the death of Tony Benn

14 March 2014

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., on the death of Tony Benn.

Statement by Tánaiste on the death of Edward Haughey

14 March 2014

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., on the death of Edward Haughey

Tánaiste to discuss forthcoming European elections with President Hollande in Paris

14 March 2014

Tánaiste to discuss forthcoming European elections with President Hollande in Paris

Tánaiste supports Irish exporters at trade events in France

13 March 2014

Tánaiste supports Irish exporters at trade events in France

Tánaiste in Paris for trade and investment-focused St Patrick’s Day programme

13 March 2014

Tánaiste in Paris for trade and investment-focused St Patrick’s Day programme

Tánaiste addresses Investment Conference

12 March 2014

Tánaiste addresses Investment Conference - emphasises focus on building new trade and investment links to boost employment

Government announces funding of €4 million for Palestinian Refugee Agency

12 March 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore TD, and Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD today announced funding of €4 million for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for 2014.

Government announces additional funding for World Food Programme

11 March 2014

Government announces additional funding for World Food Programme

#IrelandInspires - Tánaiste launches ‘St Patrick’s Day 2014’ video to promote Ireland

11 March 2014

The three-minute video, which showcases the best of Ireland, was developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Fáilte Ireland in coordination with the State agencies. It will be shown at hundreds of events organised by Irish embassies around the world over the St Patrick’s Day period and promoted by the embassy network and the State agencies on social media globally.

Ambassadors of Paraguay, Bangladesh and Peru present credentials

11 March 2014

The Ambassadors of the Republic of Paraguay, the People's Republic of Bangladesh and Peru presented their Letters of Credence to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Minister Costello highlights Ireland's support for gender equality on International Women's Day

08 March 2014

Minister Costello highlights Ireland's support for gender equality on International Women's Day

Minister Costello attends High Level UN Meeting on the future of International Development

07 March 2014

Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD has attended a United Nations meeting in New York to discuss the contributions of women, young people and civil society to the Post 2015 Development Agenda.

Tánaiste announces improvements to Ireland-Canada working holiday visa programme

06 March 2014

Tánaiste announces improvements to Ireland-Canada working holiday visa programme

Tánaiste addresses Small Firms Association National Awards

06 March 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D. this evening paid tribute to Ireland’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for creating two thirds of all new jobs.

Cáineann an Tánaiste gníomhaíocht na Rúise san Úcráin

03 March 2014

Cháin an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore T.D., ionsaitheacht fórsaí armtha na Rúise san Úcráin go láidir agus bhagair go gcuirfeadh an AE smachtbhannaí i bhfeidhm mura ngníomhódh an Rúis go láidir leis an ngéarchéim a mhaolú.

An tAire Costello le haird a tharraingt ar leatrom ar chearta an duine sa tSiria agus san Úcráin

03 March 2014

An tAire Costello le haird a tharraingt ar leatrom ar chearta an duine sa tSiria agus san Úcráin ag Comhairle na Náisiúin Aontaithe um Chearta an Duine

Tánaiste to meet EU foreign ministers for emergency talks on the crisis in Ukraine

02 March 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., will travel to Brussels tomorrow to discuss the escalating crisis in Ukraine with EU foreign ministers.

Government announces funding for emergency assistance

02 March 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore, T.D., and Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello, T.D., today announced €6.5 million in funding to support the United Nations’ life-saving work in Sudan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia.

Statement by the Tánaiste on the situation in Ukraine

01 March 2014

Tánaiste calls on the Russian Federation to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and independence

Statement by the Tánaiste on recent developments in Northern Ireland

27 February 2014

Statement by the Tánaiste on recent developments in Northern Ireland

Tánaiste calls on all sides in Ukraine to work towards stability

27 February 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Eamon Gilmore T.D., today called on all parties in Ukraine to work towards stabilising the situation in the country

Tánaiste welcomes fall in unemployment rate

27 February 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., today welcomed the fall in the unemployment rate to 12.1% in the fourth quarter of 2013 and, in particular, the decrease in long-term unemployment to 7.2%.

Fógraíonn an Tánaiste ceapachán Niall Burgess do phost an Ard-Rúnaí

25 February 2014

Fógraíonn an Tánaiste ceapachán Niall Burgess do phost an Ard-Rúnaí

Minister Costello highlights deepening relationship with Hong Kong

25 February 2014

Minister Costello highlights deepening relationship with Hong Kong

Government welcomes adoption of UN Security Council Resolution on Syria

24 February 2014

Government welcomes adoption of UN Security Council Resolution on Syria

Tánaiste launches Review of the Government Trade, Tourism and Investment Strategy

24 February 2014

Tánaiste launches Review of the Government Trade, Tourism and Investment Strategy

Tánaiste welcomes agreement in Ukraine

21 February 2014

Tánaiste welcomes agreement in Ukraine

Gilmore in Brussels for Ukraine talks with EU Foreign Ministers

20 February 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., is in Brussels today for an extraordinary meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers to discuss the crisis in Ukraine

Minister Donohoe calls on all sides in Ukraine hostilities to desist from violence

Announcement

19 February 2014

Minister Donohoe calls on all sides in Ukraine hostilities to desist from violence

Foréigean sa Úcráin Cáinte ag an Tánaiste

19 February 2014

Freastalóidh an Tánaiste agus an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore T.D., ar chruinniú urghnách d’Airí Gnóthaí Eachtracha an AE sa Bhruiséil amárach leis an ngéarchéim sa Úcráin atá ag dul in olcas a phlé.

Dámhachtain idirnáisiúnta do dhearadh pas faighte ag cuideachta Éireannach

18 February 2014

Dámhachtain idirnáisiúnta do dhearadh pas faighte ag cuideachta ÉireannachRinne an Tánaiste agus an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., comhghairdeas inniu leis an gcuideachta clódóireachta doiciméad slán Éireannach DLRS ar mhórdhámhachtain idirnáisiúnta a bhaint amach don dearadh nua do phas Éireannach.

Statement by the Tánaiste on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda

18 February 2014

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., made the following statement on the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda

Tánaiste meets with Global Irish Network Advisory Group

News

17 February 2014

Tánaiste meets with Global Irish Network Advisory Group

Seoladh na Scéime um Chúnamh Deontais do Rochtain ar Mhargaí

17 February 2014

Seoladh na Scéime um Chúnamh Deontais do Rochtain ar Mhargaí & clár “Éire a Chur Chun Cinn” Lá Fhéile Pádraig

Minister Costello announces €5.3 million for Syria crisis

16 February 2014

Minister Costello announces €5.3 million for Syria crisis

New Ambassadors present Credentials

12 February 2014

Their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of South Africa, and France presented their Letters of Credence to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Tánaiste to discuss continuing unrest in Ukraine with EU Foreign Ministers

10 February 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., is meeting EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels today to discuss the continuing unrest in Ukraine and the latest developments in Syria.

Minister Donohoe encourages more engagement by Unionist MLAs with Dáil Eireann

06 February 2014

Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe T.D., this afternoon (Wednesday) encouraged a greater level of engagement by Northern Ireland Unionist MLAs with members of Dáil Éireann.

Tánaiste to present results of Trade Strategy Review to the Export Trade Council

06 February 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., will today chair the first meeting of the Export Trade Council (ETC) of 2014, at which he will present the findings of the recently-completed Review of the Government’s Trade, Tourism and Investment Strategy.

Tánaiste and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss NI political talks

06 February 2014

Tánaiste and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss NI political talks

Statement on investigation concerning the Passport Offices in Dublin

05 February 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade today confirmed that a joint Passport Service / Garda investigation has been taking place at the Passport Offices in Molesworth Street and Balbriggan.

Tánaiste announces €935,000 in funding for NI peace and reconciliation projects

03 February 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D., has announced €935,000 in grants to support community organisations working on both sides of the border.

Ireland’s Economic Diplomacy in Action 2013 foilsithe ag an Tánaiste

02 February 2014

Tugtar mionsonraí in “Ireland’s Economic Diplomacy in Action 2013” faoin obair eacnamaíoch agus chur chun cinn a rinne na 56 Ambasáid, na 7 misean iltaobhach agus na 10 gconsalacht de chuid na hÉireann ar fud an domhain anuraidh.

Statement by Eamon Gilmore following the fire in Leuven, Belgium

31 January 2014

Statement by Eamon Gilmore following the fire in Leuven, Belgium

Minister Costello addresses Seanad on humanitarian crises

30 January 2014

Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD will address the Seanad on the humanitarian situation in Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic today at 11.45 AM.

Emerging markets key to new Irish jobs: Gilmore

30 January 2014

Emerging markets key to new Irish jobs: Gilmore

Caithfidh ceannairí polaitiúla oibriú le chéile chun ionchais AE na Boisnia a chur chun cinn

30 January 2014

Caithfidh ceannairí polaitiúla oibriú le chéile chun ionchais AE na Boisnia agus na Heirseagaivéine a chur chun cinn

Government Targeting 12,000 Extra Construction Jobs

29 January 2014

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore, T.D., has said the Government is targeting an additional 12,000 jobs in the construction sector over the next three years.

Tánaiste condemns Cairo bombings

24 January 2014

Tánaiste condemns Cairo bombings

Passport Service reminds you to check your passport

24 January 2014

Passport Service reminds you to check your passport

Tánaiste in Luxembourg to address business leaders on bailout exit

23 January 2014

The Tánaiste delivers a keynote speech to 800 members of the Luxembourg Business Federation on challenges faced by Ireland in exiting the EU/IMF programme.

Violence cannot be a solution to current impasse in Ukraine - Minister Donohoe

23 January 2014

Minister Donohoe has called for democratic dialogue between the Ukrainian Government and Opposition so that an end can be brought to the horrific violence taking place there.

Minister for European Affairs welcomes expansion of Embassy network

21 January 2014

Minister for European Affairs welcomes expansion of Embassy network

Fógraíonn an Tánaiste leathnú ar líonra Ambasáid na hÉireann chun tacú le trádáil agus le cúnamh

21 January 2014

Fógraíonn an Tánaiste leathnú ar líonra Ambasáid na hÉireann chun tacú le trádáil agus le cúnamh

Tánaiste welcomes suspension of Iran sanctions

20 January 2014

Tánaiste welcomes suspension of Iran sanctions

Tánaiste meets EU Foreign Ministers to discuss humanitarian situation in Syria

20 January 2014

Tánaiste meets EU Foreign Ministers to discuss humanitarian situation in Syria

Minister Costello calls for urgent response to Central African Republic crisis

19 January 2014

Minister Costello calls for urgent response to Central African Republic crisis

$100m Investment Fund to create jobs and strengthen Ireland-China relations

17 January 2014

$100m Investment Fund to create jobs and strengthen Ireland-China relations

Tánaiste welcomes strong agri-food export numbers in difficult global trading environment

17 January 2014

Tánaiste welcomes strong agri-food export numbers in difficult global trading environment

New Ambassadors Present Credentials

16 January 2014

Their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of the Republic of Cuba, Italy and the Republic of Zambia presented their Letters of Credence to the President at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

New Ambassadors present Credentials

14 January 2014

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Launch of the Our World Irish Aid Schools Awards 2014

13 January 2014

The Awards seek to help children in Ireland understand global issues

Taifid Ar Líne de na saighdiúirí Éireannacha a fuair bás sa Chéad Chogadh Domhanda seolta ag Airí

10 January 2014

Inniu sheol an Tánaiste agus Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála Eamon Gilmore T.D., in éineacht le Céad-Aire Thuaisceart Éireann an Ró-Onórach Peter D. Robinson, CTR, agus leis an Leas-Chéad Aire, Martin McGuinness, CTR, cartlann ar líne de thaifid na hÉireann maidir leis an gCéad Chogadh Domhanda.

Tugann an tAire Donohue teachtaireacht tacaíochta chuig an Albáin

09 January 2014

Tugann an tAire Donohue teachtaireacht tacaíochta chuig an Albáin agus í ar a bealach chun ballraíocht a bhaint amach san AE

Tánaiste expresses condolences on death of Paul Goggins, MP

08 January 2014

Tánaiste expresses condolences on death of Paul Goggins, MP

Tánaiste announces funding for peace and reconciliation projects

05 January 2014

Tánaiste announces funding for peace and reconciliation projects

Minister Donohoe in Albania for EU discussions

08 January 2014

Minister Donohoe in Albania for EU discussions

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued more than 630,000 passports in 2013

03 January 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued more than 630,000 passports in 2013, with the months of May and July recording the highest demand.

Ireland to provide 40 tonnes of emergency aid to South Sudan

02 January 2014

Ireland to provide 40 tonnes of emergency aid to South Sudan