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Statement by Minister Coveney to mark 77th anniversary of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Statement

06 August 2022

“Today, we commemorate all those who lost their lives in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We pay tribute to the dignity, courage and resilience of those who survived. We also recall the other victims and survivors of thousands of nuclear tests that occurred in the second half of the 20th century."

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. on the death of David Trimble

Statement

25 July 2022

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. on the death of David Trimble

Statement on the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar

Statement

25 July 2022

A Statement on the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar/Burma

Statement by Minister Coveney on the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Friday

Statement

21 July 2022

Today, we remember the victims, the survivors and all those affected by the callous events of Bloody Friday.

Minister Byrne Launches Ireland’s National Report on the Conference on the Future of Europe

Press release

19 July 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., launched the National Report of Ireland on the Conference on the Future of Europe today, which documents Ireland’s citizen engagement and participation with the Conference.

Minister Coveney to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

18 July 2022

On 18 July, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

Minister Byrne Welcomes Adoption of Procedures for proposed Seanad Select Committee

Press release

14 July 2022

The Government this week adopted new procedures for Government Departments in relation to the intended establishment of a new Seanad Éireann Select Committee by the Houses of the Oireachtas, which will have an oversight role in respect of Statutory Instruments to transpose EU Directives.

Joint Statement on International Court of Justice Application

Statement

13 July 2022

Joint Statement on International Court of Justice Application

Minister Byrne to attend informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

Press release

13 July 2022

Minister Byrne to attend informal meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

Joint Statement on Six Palestinian Civil Society Organisations

Statement

12 July 2022

Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands

Extension of Syria Cross Border Operation

Press release

12 July 2022

Extension of Syria Cross Border Operation