30 December 2011
Consular Assistance provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2011
26 December 2011
Government shipment of emergency supplies for families hit by floods in Philippines
23 December 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on Vaclav Havel
Minister Joe Costello authorises an emergency airlift for flood-hit Philippines
22 December 2011
Minister for Trade and Development welcomes Enterprise Ireland’s end-of-year statement
20 December 2011
Government announces assistance for flood-hit Philippines
Tánaiste Condemns Ongoing Violence in Syria
19 December 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Vaclav Havel
15 December 2011
Tánaiste and Secretary of State welcome the next stage of offshore wind and tidal energy development off the coast of Northern Ireland
Tánaiste meets Director of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
Declaration accepting the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice
14 December 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces funding to support refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan
Tánaiste as incoming OSCE Chairperson-in-Office meets with OSCE Minsk Group in Dublin
12 December 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan meets Vietnamese delegation visiting Irish third-level institutes
09 December 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011
06 December 2011
New Ambassadors present Credentials
03 December 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan to attend International Conference on Afghanistan
01 December 2011
Minister of State Creighton supports strong EU stance on Iran
Ireland joins International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research
30 November 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan marks World Aids Day
Statement by the Tánaiste on the violent attacks against the British Embassy in Tehran
29 November 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan attends High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in South Korea
25 November 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan begins visit to Vietnam
Tánaiste launches Ireland’s National Action Plan on women, peace and security
24 November 2011
Tánaiste Presents Report of the Global Irish Economic Forum
Remarks by the Tánaiste at the opening of the Israeli Film Festival
23 November 2011
Minister Creighton on official visit to Iceland
Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces feasibility study
18 November 2011
Minister of State Creighton meets the new Italian Minister for European Affairs, Enzo Moavero Milanesi
15 November 2011
Ireland sends second consignment of tents for earthquake victims in Turkey
14 November 2011
Minister of State Creighton supports EU measures against Syria
11 November 2011
€15 million in new export contracts and business alliances announced by Irish companies following Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa
10 November 2011
Statement on MV Saoirse
07 November 2011
Tánaiste signs agreement promoting trade between Ireland and Russia
06 November 2011
Major drive to increase bilateral trade between Ireland and South Africa
05 November 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the Detention of Irish Nationals in Israel
Tánaiste to visit Russia 6 to 7 November 2011
04 November 2011
MV Saoirse - Statement by the Tánaiste
03 November 2011
Tánaiste Nominates OSCE Envoys
Tánaiste's statement on the Embassy closures
02 November 2011
Minister O’Sullivan launches Development Matters lecture series
31 October 2011
Minister Creighton attends London Cyber Conference 1-2 November
29 October 2011
Tánaiste takes part in f.ounders conference
23 October 2011
Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to Turkey relief operation
Tánaiste congratulates Tunisian people following parliamentary elections
22 October 2011
Minister Creighton highlights importance of jobs and growth while talks continue on eurozone crisis
Memory of Red Hugh O’Donnell honoured in Valladoloid
21 October 2011
Minister Jan O'Sullivan welcomes outcome of Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Tánaiste condemns new Israeli settlement announcement
20 October 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the reported death of Col. Gaddafi
19 October 2011
Minister O'Sullivan welcomes Irish firms' success during her Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to the Gulf
18 October 2011
Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar by Minister Jan O'Sullivan - announcement by the PM Group
15 October 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
14 October 2011
Tánaiste opens Annual Asian Gaelic Games during trade mission to Japan and Korea
12 October 2011
Tánaiste Welcomes Announced Release of Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit
11 October 2011
Minister Creighton discusses priorities for restoring confidence in the Eurozone
Tánaiste to promote trade and investment with Japan and Korea
10 October 2011
Minister Creighton attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg
08 October 2011
Closing Statement by the Tánaiste to the Global Irish Economic Forum
07 October 2011
Tánaiste's Opening Address to the Global Irish Economic Forum
03 October 2011
Tánaiste discusses North/South Cooperation with First Minister and deputy First Minister
News
05 October 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade on the United Nations General Assembly and the Global Irish Economic Forum
29 September 2011
Irish Aid Hosts Overseas Volunteering Fair in Dublin
Tánaiste in UCC to highlight trade and investment with Asia
28 September 2011
Tánaiste launches new Export Trade Council
26 September 2011
Tánaiste addresses United Nations General Assembly
24 September 2011
Tánaiste calls for long-term solution to Horn of Africa famine
23 September 2011
Minister O’Sullivan launches Our World Irish Aid Awards
Tánaiste announces further funding for Horn of Africa
22 September 2011
Minister of State Creighton highlights Ireland’s commitment to disarmament and non-proliferation for International Day of Peace
20 September 2011
Tánaiste Calls For Better Nutrition For Mothers and Children
19 September 2011
Tánaiste presents the first Certificate of Irish Heritage
18 September 2011
Tánaiste to address UN General Assembly
15 September 2011
Minister of State for Trade and Development, Jan O’Sullivan T.D, visits Belfast
14 September 2011
Minister O’Sullivan announces appointment of Nora Owen as the Chair of the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group
Tánaiste announces programme for the Global Irish Economic Forum
13 September 2011
Tánaiste launches strategy to improve trade and investment linkages with Africa
03 September 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore T.D. on the Response by the Holy See to the Report of the Commission of Investigation in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne
Tánaiste discusses Syria, Libya and the Middle East with EU Partners
01 September 2011
Tánaiste to attend meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Poland
26 August 2011
Travel Advisory Update - Hurricane Irene
Ireland to help deliver emergency medical supplies to Tripoli hospitals
Statement on the closure of the Irish Post
Tánaiste condemns bomb attack on the UN Headquarters in Nigeria
24 August 2011
Travel Advisory – Hurricane Irene
22 August 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on developments in Libya
18 August 2011
Travel advice for Leaving Cert students
11 August 2011
Government announces arrival of second emergency airlift for Horn of Africa
02 August 2011
Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan T.D. to lead trade missions to the Gulf and South Africa
26 July 2011
Irish Government emergency airlift arrives in Somalia
Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan to launch the Irish Exporters’ Association 'Top 250 Report’
24 July 2011
Tánaiste announces comprehensive relief package for Horn of Africa
22 July 2011
Tánaiste offers condolences in wake of attacks in Norway
Tánaiste discusses Horn of Africa famine response with Mary Robinson
18 July 2011
Tánaiste outlines the new Government’s approach to Europe
17 July 2012
The Tánaiste and the Minister of State for Europe to attend EU Meetings in Brussels
15 July 2011
Tánaiste on visit to London announces new funding for Irish Organisations in Britain
14 July 2011
MoS Creighton comments on Moody's downgrade
13 July 2011
Tánaiste meets with senior Palestinian Representative
Tánaiste to meet with Armenian Foreign Minister and to sign Double Taxation Agreement with Armenia
11 July 2011
Minister Creighton praises EU contribution to cross-border cooperation
09 July 2011
Government Recognises the Independence of South Sudan
07 July 2011
Minister of State Creighton to address Joint Committee on European Affairs
Visit by the Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to Germany, 8 July 2011
05 July 2011
Government announces funding to tackle food crisis in the Horn of Africa
Government takes decision allowing for formal recognition of Republic of South Sudan
01 July 2011
Minister Creighton addresses Charter of European Rural Communities in Cashel
Tánaiste takes part in Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies and holds meeting with Prime Minister of Lithuania, Mr Andrius Kubilius
30 June 2011
Minister Creighton highlights the economic value of our cultural and creative industries
27 June 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on a Charter of Rights for the island of Ireland
Tánaiste to address “Google Summit Against Extreme Violence”
26 June 2011
Tánaiste to meet Northern Ireland Secretary of State
24 June 2011
Tánaiste to speak at “2011 Ireland Funds Conference”
23 June 2011
Tánaiste Urges Restraint by Israel in relation to forthcoming Gaza Flotilla
Minister of State Creighton addresses the IIEA in Brussels
22 June 2011
Minister O’Sullivan launches Global Monitoring Report on Education in Developing Countries
Minister Creighton addresses the Seanad on the EU’s role in enterprise, innovation and job creation
21 June 2011
Minister of State Creighton welcomes EU efforts to stimulate economic growth
Tánaiste to stress Media Freedom in address to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna
20 June 2011
Minister of State Creighton attends General Affairs Council
17 June 2011
Tánaiste to attend EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
16 June 2011
Tánaiste addresses the European Chamber of Ireland,16 June 2011
15 June 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the passing of Professor Kader Asmal
Tánaiste Calls for Peace Process ‘Version 2.0’
Tánaiste calls on OSCE countries to intensify their work to confront today’s challenges
14 June 2011
Time to re-introduce objectivity and balance into our national dialogue on Europe – Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, T.D.
12 June 2011
Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., announces Review of White Paper on Irish Aid ahead of visit to Africa
08 June 2011
Minister Creighton addresses Ireland-France Chamber of Commerce Patrons Lunch
Tánaiste to discuss global hunger with US Secretary of State Clinton during visit to aid programme in Tanzania
07 June 2011
Minister Creighton attends business event in Budapest
Minister Creighton attends ASEM Conference in Budapest
02 June 2011
Tánaiste’s Visit to Belfast
01 June 2011
Opening Remarks by the Tánaiste to the Ambassadors' Conference
31 May 2011
Minister for European Affairs launches new publication on EU Law in Ireland
27 May 2011
Minister of State Creighton in London to discuss the European Agenda
26 May 2011
Visit by the Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to Paris, 24-26 May 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the arrest of Ratko Mladić
25 May 2011
Minister for European Affairs addresses the Forum for Cities in Transition Conference in Derry
23 May 2011
Minister Creighton meets with European partners in Brussels
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of the Russian Federation’s Ambassador to Ireland
22 May 2011
Official visit: Media pooling arrangments for Monday 23 May
18 May 2011
State Dinner in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
17 May 2011
Visit of Minister Creighton to Brussels
Press Pool Information Wednesday 18th May
16 May 2011
State Visit: Media pools and transport for Tuesday 17 May
14 May 2011
State Visit: Press Pools for Cashel and Cork events
11 May 2011
Minister for European Affairs announces funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative
09 May 2011
Further Media Operational Notice - State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
05 May 2011
Minister Creighton welcomes Europe Day sitting of the Dáil
03 May 2011
Tánaiste announces holding of Second Global Irish Economic Forum in Dublin Castle on 7-8 October, 2011
Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., launches programme of cultural and community events to mark Africa Day
21 April 2011
Ireland to assist Misurata evacuation
20 April 2011
Case Study
State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II - Outline Media Operational Note and Programme
07 April 2011
State Visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II
06 April 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the murder of PSNI Officer Ronan Kerr
05 April 2011
Students show science is a powerful force for development
02 April 2011
Tánaiste condemns killing of P.S.N.I. Officer in Omagh
29 March 2011
Minister Creighton Promotes Careers in the EU
28 March 2011
State Visit to Ireland by His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco
24 March 2011
Tánaiste welcomes the release of the last two members of the group of 75 in Cuba
22 March 2011
Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan affirms Government’s commitment to fight against global poverty, hunger and inequality
Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore, T.D., on announcement by British Government that it is not renewing 50-50 recruitment provisions for the PSNI
18 March 2011
Communicating Europe Initiative – Applications invited for funding
Update on Situation in Japan
16 March 2011
Tánaiste begins St. Patrick's Day Visit to New York and Washington D.C.
Government approves €1 million for Red Cross operation in Japan
14 March 2011
Tánaiste Condemns Murder of Five Israeli Settlers in West Bank
13 March 2011
Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to relief effort in Japan
11 March 2011
Minister of State for Trade and Development announces that Ireland is ready to assist Japan
Tánaiste expresses sympathy following Japanese Earthquake
Government announces funding for evacuation of civilians from Libyan border
10 March 2011
Government announces emergency supplies for Libya
02 March 2011
Taoiseach praises successful evacuation of Irish citizens from Libya
03 February 2011
As mass demonstrations and violent confrontations continue in Egypt, the Department of Foreign Affairs continues to provide consular assistance to Irish citizens through our Embassy in Cairo and our Crisis Centre in Dublin.
Statement on Russian involvement in the forging of Irish Passports
01 February 2011
Minister Dick Roche briefs French Parliament
The Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., has welcomed the visit to Dublin today by Mr. Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, as a powerful signal to entrepreneurs across the Atlantic that Ireland “is open and ready for business.”
11 January 2011
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Micheál Martin T.D., today called for Haiti to remain a priority for the international community, a year on from the devastating earthquake which killed more than 230,000 people.
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