Press release archive
December
Tánaiste announces figures for consular assistance in 2012
Press Release
29/12/12Tánaiste announces figures for consular assistance in 2012
Minister discusses Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU with Irish NGOs
Press Release
17/12/12Minister Joe Costello discusses Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU with Irish Non-Governmental Organisations
Minister approves funding and emergency supplies to assist families affected by Typhoon Bopha
Press Release
15/12/12Minister Joe Costello approves funding and emergency supplies to assist families affected by Typhoon Bopha in the Philippines
Tánaiste condemns the recent missile launch by DPRK
Press Release
13/12/12Tánaiste condemns the recent missile launch by DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
Minister says that Ireland will focus on the Syrian conflict during our EU Presidency
Press Release
12/12/12Minister Joe Costello tells Friends of Syria that Ireland will focus on the Syrian conflict during our EU Presidency
Tánaiste calls for immediate end to violence and intimidation
Press Release
11/12/12Tánaiste calls for immediate end to violence and intimidation
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello urges businesses to tackle global hunger
Press Release
11/12/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello urges businesses to tackle global hunger
Ministers declare support for Transdniestrian settlement process
Press Release
7/12/12Ministers agree Helsinki +40 road map for OSCE, declare support for Transdniestrian settlement process as Dublin Ministerial Council ends
Tánaiste meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Press Release
6/12/12Tánaiste meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Tánaiste opens 19th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-coperation in Europe
Press Release
6/12/12Tánaiste opens 19th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-coperation in Europe
Tánaiste urges calm following violence directed at elected representatives in Northern Ireland
Press Release
6/12/12Tánaiste urges calm following violence directed at elected representatives in Northern Ireland
Minister reaffirms Ireland’s commitment to tackling hunger and poverty in the developing world
Press Release
5/12/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello reaffirms Ireland’s commitment to tackling hunger and poverty in the developing world
Minister Costello authorises emergency airlift of shelter supplies for the DRC
Press Release
4/12/12Minister Costello authorises emergency airlift of shelter supplies for the DRC
Tánaiste criticises Israel decision to construct new settlement
Press Release
3/12/12Tánaiste strongly criticises Israel’s decision to construct 3,000 new settlement units in East Jerusalem and West Bank
November
Ireland votes in favour of Palestinian Observer State Status at the United Nations
Press Release
29/11/12Ireland votes in favour of Palestinian Observer State Status at the United Nations
Tánaiste announces awards to 72 reconciliation and anti-sectarianism projects
Press Release
28/11/12Tánaiste announces awards to 72 reconciliation and anti-sectarianism projects
Minister and Marcus Horan highlight the role of education and sport in tackling HIV and AIDS
Press Release
28/11/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D., and Munster Rugby Player Marcus Horan, highlight the role of education and sport in tackling HIV and AIDS
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D. launches global education report
Press Release
27/11/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello T.D. launches global education report
Tánaiste receives Audit Report into Irish Aid misappropriated funds in Uganda
Press Release
23/11/12Tánaiste receives Audit Report into Irish Aid misappropriated funds in Uganda
Tánaiste welcomes announcement that Enniskillen will host the G8 Summit in June 2013
Press Release
20/11/12Tánaiste welcomes announcement that Enniskillen will host the G8 Summit in June 2013
EU Foreign Ministers to discuss deteriorating situation between Israel and Gaza
Press Release
18/11/12Tánaiste to attend meeting of EU Foreign Ministers to discuss deteriorating situation between Israel and Gaza
Minister visits Ghana and Nigeria to increase trade and investment with West Africa
Press Release
16/11/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, visits Ghana and Nigeria to increase trade and investment with West Africa
New appointment system aimed at cutting queues at Passport Office
Press Release
16/11/12New appointment system aimed at cutting queues at Passport Office
Minister welcomes the success of Irish companies on Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa
Press Release
15/11/12Minister Costello welcomes the success of Irish companies on Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa
Tánaiste calls for end to Gaza violence
Press Release
15/11/12Tánaiste calls for end to Gaza violence
Minister Joe Costello launches Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme in South Africa
Press Release
15/11/12Minister Joe Costello launches Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme in South Africa
Tánaiste hails Ireland’s historic election to the UN Human Rights Council
Press Release
12/11/12Tánaiste hails Ireland’s historic election to the UN Human Rights Council
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to South Africa
Press Release
11/11/12Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to South Africa
Tánaiste to participate in Remembrance Sunday events in Belfast
Press Release
10/11/12Tánaiste to participate in Remembrance Sunday events in Belfast
Tánaiste condemns Israeli settlement expansion
Press Release
8/11/12Tánaiste condemns Israeli settlement expansion
Tánaiste meets Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers M.P.
Press Release
6/11/12Tánaiste meets Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers M.P.
Tánaiste welcomes commitment from Government of Uganda to repay funds misappropriated from Irish Aid
Press Release
5/11/12Tánaiste welcomes commitment from Government of Uganda to repay funds misappropriated from Irish Aid
Minister Joe Costello announces €600,000 in funding to support demining and bomb disposal in Vietnam
Press Release
1/11/12Minister Joe Costello announces €600,000 in funding to support demining and bomb disposal in Vietnam
Tánaiste condemns murder of prison officer in Northern Ireland
Press Release
1/11/12Tánaiste condemns murder of prison officer in Northern Ireland
October
Tánaiste expresses solidarity with victims of Hurricane Sandy, emergency funding for Haiti and Cuba
Press Release
31/10/12Tánaiste expresses solidarity with victims of Hurricane Sandy and announces emergency funding for Haiti and Cuba
Minister visits Vietnam to see the impact of Irish Aid and to increase trade and investment
Press Release
28/10/12Minister for Trade and Development visits Vietnam to see the impact of Irish Aid and to increase trade and investment
Tánaiste publishes progress report one year on from Global Irish Economic Forum
Press Release
27/10/12Tánaiste publishes progress report one year on from Global Irish Economic Forum
Minister Costello attends Asian Gaelic Games and Asia Pacific-Ireland Business Forum in Malaysia
Press Release
27/10/12Minister Costello attends Asian Gaelic Games and Asia Pacific-Ireland Business Forum in Malaysia
Tánaiste suspends aid to Ugandan Government and announces investigation of fraud allegations
Press Release
25/10/12Tánaiste suspends aid to Ugandan Government and announces investigation of fraud allegations
Tánaiste meeting Westerwelle and senior German Politicans in Berlin
Press Release
25/10/12Tánaiste meeting Westerwelle and senior German Politicans in Berlin
Tánaiste welcomes introduction of Irish channels on Freeview in Northern Ireland
Press Release
24/10/12Tánaiste welcomes introduction of Irish channels on Freeview in Northern Ireland
Minister Joe Costello travels to Malaysia to boost business links in the region
Press Release
24/10/12Minister Joe Costello travels to Malaysia to boost business links in the region
Tánaiste announces funding to help vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Syria
Press Release
23/10/12Tánaiste announces funding to help vulnerable Palestinian refugees in Syria
Tánaiste to discuss African trade opportunities with 120 Irish business leaders
Press Release
21/10/12Tánaiste to discuss African trade opportunities with 120 Irish business leaders
Tánaiste addresses ILGA-Europe Annual Conference
Press Release
21/10/12Tánaiste addresses ILGA-Europe Annual Conference
Minister Costello holds key meetings in Brussels on Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council
Press Release
16/10/12Minister Costello holds key meetings in Brussels on Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Rome
Press Release
16/10/12Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Rome
Tánaiste welcomes outcome of EU Foreign Affairs Council on Syria and Iran
Press Release
15/10/12Tánaiste welcomes outcome of EU Foreign Affairs Council on Syria and Iran
Minister Costello welcomes successful outcome to Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Brazil
Press Release
14/10/12Minister Costello welcomes successful outcome to Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Brazil
Minister Costello announces significant new education agreement in Brazil
Press Release
11/10/12Minister Costello announces significant new education agreement in Brazil
Tánaiste discusses global refugee crisis with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Press Release
10/10/12Tánaiste discusses global refugee crisis with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Brazil
Press Release
8/10/12Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Brazil
Tánaiste and Canadian Immigration Minister announce enhancements for working abroad visas
Press Release
5/10/12Tánaiste and Canadian Immigration Minister announce enhancements for working abroad visas
Minister Joe Costello attends Irish Business Networking Event in Santiago, Chile
Press Release
4/10/12Minister Joe Costello attends Irish Business Networking Event in Santiago, Chile
Minister Joe Costello accompanies President Higgins on visit to South America
Press Release
2/10/12Minister Joe Costello accompanies President Higgins on visit to South America
September
Ireland to dispatch emergency supplies to aid Syrian refugees
Press Release
30/9/12Ireland to dispatch emergency supplies to aid Syrian refugees
Tánaiste raises Syria with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Press Release
29/9/12Tánaiste raises Syria with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Minister Creighton encourages Albania to continue reform agenda on path to EU candidacy
Press Release
28/9/12Minister Creighton encourages Albania to continue reform agenda on path to EU candidacy
Tánaiste addresses United Nations General Assembly
Press Release
28/9/12Tánaiste addresses United Nations General Assembly
Minister Joe Costello urges retirees to attend Irish Aid’s Overseas Volunteering Fair in Dublin
Press Release
27/9/12Minister Joe Costello urges retirees to attend Irish Aid’s Overseas Volunteering Fair in Dublin
Minister stresses need to continue reform, address causes of inter-ethnic tensions in Macedonia
Press Release
27/9/12Minister Creighton stresses need to continue reform, address causes of inter-ethnic tensions in Macedonia
Minister Costello reaffirms Government’s commitment to global tax transparency
Press Release
27/9/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello reaffirms Government’s commitment to global tax transparency
Minister Creighton says further reforms needed to ensure stable future in Kosovo
Press Release
26/9/12Minister Creighton says further reforms needed to ensure stable future in Kosovo
Minister Creighton welcomes reforms in Serbia and calls for further progress
Press Release
25/9/12Minister Creighton welcomes reforms in Serbia and calls for further progress
Tánaiste to address UN General Assembly
Press Release
25/9/12Tánaiste to address UN General Assembly
Minister Costello highlights plight of Syrian refugees in address to the Seanad
Press Release
25/9/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello highlights plight of Syrian refugees in address to the Seanad
Minister of State Creighton pays second visit to the Balkans
Press Release
24/9/12Minister of State Creighton pays second visit to the Balkans
Tánaiste meets Croatian Deputy Prime Minister, formal ratification of the Croatian Accession Treaty
Press Release
21/9/12Tánaiste meets Croatian Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Neven Mimica, to announce Ireland’s formal ratification of the Croatian Accession Treaty
Tánaiste chairs third meeting of Export Trade Council
Press Release
20/9/12Tánaiste chairs third meeting of Export Trade Council
Minister Creighton calls for further progress in Transdniestrian conflict negotiations
Press Release
20/9/12Minister Creighton calls for further progress in Transdniestrian conflict negotiations
Minister Creighton to visit Moldova and Bulgaria
Press Release
19/9/12Minister Creighton to visit Moldova and Bulgaria
Tánaiste meets new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Hillsborough
Press Release
17/9/12Tánaiste meets new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at Hillsborough
Multi-billion euro business potential for Irish Companies in Africa
Press Release
16/9/12Multi-billion euro business potential for Irish Companies in Africa
Minister of State McGinley to open exhibition on the Ulster Covenant in Donegal
Press Release
15/9/12Minister of State McGinley to open exhibition on the Ulster Covenant in Donegal
Minister announces €650,000 in response to cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone
Press Release
14/9/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello, T.D., announces €650,000 in response to cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone
Tánaiste Condemns Attack on US Consulate in Libya,Deep Regret at the Death of US Ambassador to Libya
Press Release
12/9/12Tánaiste Condemns Attack on US Consulate in Libya and Expresses Deep Regret at the Death of US Ambassador to Libya
Minister Costello in New York pays tribute to victims of September 11th
Press Release
11/9/12Minister Costello in New York pays tribute to victims of September 11th
Minister Costello travels to US for high-level meetings with the United Nations and World Bank
Press Release
9/9/12Minister Costello travels to US for high-level meetings with the United Nations and World Bank
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello launches Irish Aid Annual Report 2011
Press Release
7/9/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello launches Irish Aid Annual Report 2011
W.H.O accredits Ireland-Vietnam Virus Initiative co-funded by Irish Aid and Atlantic Philanthropies
Press Release
6/9/12World Health Organisation accredits Ireland-Vietnam Virus Initiative co-funded by Irish Aid and Atlantic Philanthropies
Tánaiste announces funding for Irish organisations in Britain
Press Release
6/9/12Tánaiste announces funding for Irish organisations in Britain
Tánaiste announces recipients of first Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad
Press Release
5/9/12Tánaiste announces recipients of first Presidential Awards for Irish Abroad
Tánaiste to visit London to meet Irish business leaders and address Ulster Covenant conference
Press Release
5/9/12Tánaiste to visit London to meet Irish business leaders and address Ulster Covenant conference
Tánaiste Expresses Deep Concern at Upholding of Life Sentence on Bahraini Human Rights Defender
Press Release
4/9/12Tánaiste Expresses Deep Concern at Upholding of Life Sentence on Bahraini Human Rights Defender
Minister Costello to attend funeral of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in Addis Ababa
Press Release
1/9/12Minister Costello to attend funeral of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in Addis Ababa
August
Tánaiste hosts High-Level Investment Roundtable ahead of the Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin
Press Release
30/8/12Tánaiste hosts High-Level Investment Roundtable ahead of the Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin
Ireland providing €2 million in aid to address Syrian humanitarian crisis
Press Release
27/8/12Ireland providing €2 million in aid to address Syrian humanitarian crisis
Minister Costello makes humanitarian visit to Syrian refugee camp
Press Release
25/8/12Minister Costello makes humanitarian visit to Syrian refugee camp
Travel advice for Leaving Cert students
Press Release
13/8/12Travel advice for Leaving Cert students
Minister Costello meets Canada’s International Trade Minister in London
Press Release
7/8/12Minister Costello meets Canada’s International Trade Minister in London
July
Ireland provides humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict in Syria
Press Release
31/7/12Ireland provides humanitarian assistance to victims of conflict in Syria
Tánaiste announces €50,000 in funding for paediatric heart surgery and HIV services in Kenya
Press Release
31/7/12Tánaiste announces €50,000 in funding for paediatric heart surgery and HIV services in Kenya
Tánaiste announces €3 million in vital aid for Somalia during humanitarian mission to Mogadishu
Press Release
29/7/12Tánaiste announces €3 million in vital aid for Somalia during humanitarian mission to Mogadishu
Statement by Minister Costello on the retirement of John O’Shea
Press Release
26/7/12Statement by Minister Costello on the retirement of John O’Shea
Tánaiste begins visit to Uganda and Kenya
Press Release
25/7/12Tánaiste begins visit to Uganda and Kenya
Vietnam Paralympics Teams participate in the Morton Pre-Games in advance of Olympic Games
Press Release
25/7/12Vietnam Paralympics Teams participate in the Morton Pre-Games in advance of Olympic Games
Ireland calls for accountability for Syrian atrocities at EU Foreign Affairs Council
Press Release
23/7/12Ireland calls for accountability for Syrian atrocities at EU Foreign Affairs Council
Irish Ambassador to Mauritius meets with Prime Minister Ramgoolam
Press Release
20/7/12Irish Ambassador to Mauritius meets with Prime Minister Ramgoolam
Irish OSCE Chairmanship condemns attack in Burgas
Press Release
19/7/12Irish OSCE Chairmanship condemns attack in Burgas
Tánaiste calls for accountability for the series of massacres in Syria
Press Release
14/7/12Tánaiste calls for accountability for the series of massacres in Syria
Passport Service urges parents to check validity of children’s travel documents
Press Release
13/7/12Passport Service urges parents to check validity of children’s travel documents
Tánaiste regrets Belarus travel ban on civil society activist
Press Release
12/7/12Tánaiste regrets Belarus travel ban on civil society activist
Minister welcomes prison sentence for Congolese warlord who recruited child soldiers
Press Release
11/7/12Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello, T.D., welcomes prison sentence for Congolese warlord who recruited child soldiers
Tánaiste hosts first meeting of the Global Irish Network Advisory Group
Press Release
11/7/12Tánaiste hosts first meeting of the Global Irish Network Advisory Group
On the anniversary of Srebrenica Minister pledges Ireland's support for Bosnia's EU aspirations
Press Release
9/7/12On the anniversary of Srebrenica the Minister for European Affairs pledges Ireland's support for Bosnia's EU aspirations
Ireland to help countries of the western Balkans achieve their EU perspective
Press Release
7/7/12Ireland to help countries of the western Balkans achieve their EU perspective
Tánaiste tells Friends of Syria meeting “the violence - from all sides - must stop”
Press Release
6/7/12Tánaiste tells Friends of Syria meeting “the violence - from all sides - must stop”
Minister for Trade and Development Welcomes Launch of Saudi-Irish Business Council
Press Release
5/7/12Minister for Trade and Development Welcomes Launch of Saudi-Irish Business Council
Minister for European Affairs marks milestone in EU-Montenegro relations
Press Release
5/7/12Minister for European Affairs marks milestone in EU-Montenegro relations
Minister for European Affairs begins visit to Western Balkans
Press Release
4/7/12Minister for European Affairs begins visit to Western Balkans
Tánaiste welcomes 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court
Press Release
1/7/12Tánaiste welcomes 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court
June
Minister praises the work of volunteers, sets out new opportunities for international volunteering
Press Release
28/6/12Minister for Trade and Development praises the work of volunteers and sets out new opportunities for international volunteering
Minister urges missionaries to share their success stories with the public
Press Release
27/6/12Minister for Trade and Development urges missionaries to share their success stories with the public
Minister Costello urges Irish companies to focus on winning consulting contracts
Press Release
26/6/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello urges Irish companies to focus on winning consulting contracts
Tánaiste welcomes increased EU pressure on Syria
Press Release
25/6/12Tánaiste welcomes increased EU pressure on Syria
Tánaiste to attend EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Press Release
24/6/12Tánaiste to attend EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting
Tánaiste offers condolences to the family of the late James Nolan
Press Release
20/6/12Tánaiste offers condolences to the family of the late James Nolan
Minister Joe Costello expresses concern at the increase in refugee numbers worldwide
Press Release
19/6/12Minister Joe Costello expresses concern at the increase in refugee numbers worldwide
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Russia
Press Release
18/6/12Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Russia
Tánaiste opens OSCE Dublin conference on Internet freedom
Press Release
18/6/12Tánaiste opens OSCE Dublin conference on Internet freedom
Statement by the Tánaiste on historic visit of Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland
Press Release
18/6/12Statement by the Tánaiste on historic visit of Aung San Suu Kyi to Ireland
Zambian and Vietnamese Paralympic Teams choose Ireland for London 2012 training base
Press Release
17/6/12Zambian and Vietnamese Paralympic Teams choose Ireland for London 2012 training base
Tánaiste comments on Google Transparency Report
Press Release
17/6/12Tánaiste comments on Google Transparency Report
Tánaiste urges clemency for Medical Professionals convicted in Bahrain
Press Release
15/6/12Tánaiste urges clemency for Medical Professionals convicted in Bahrain
Tánaiste says cycle of violence must stop on visit to Azerbaijan
Press Release
14/6/12Tánaiste says cycle of violence must stop on visit to Azerbaijan
Tánaiste, in Georgia, stresses OSCE’s continued engagement
Press Release
13/6/12Tánaiste, in Georgia, stresses OSCE’s continued engagement
Advice to Irish Students visiting the USA on J1 Programme
Press Release
8/6/12Advice to Irish Students visiting the USA on J1 Programme
Tánaiste to meet William Hague in London
Press Release
7/6/12Tánaiste to meet William Hague in London
Tánaiste announces consular arrangements for Euro 2012
Press Release
6/6/12Tánaiste announces consular arrangements for Euro 2012
Tánaiste to visit Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
Press Release
6/6/12Tánaiste to visit Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
Minister announces dispatch of emergency supplies to respond to crisis in Sahel, West Africa
Press Release
6/6/12Minister Costello announces dispatch of emergency relief supplies from Ghana to respond to the severe food crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello visits Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana
Press Release
2/6/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello visits Sierra Leone, Liberia and Ghana
Minister Joe Costello announces €50,000 in funding to support former Child Soldiers
Press Release
2/6/12Minister Joe Costello announces €50,000 in funding to support former Child Soldiers
May
Africa Day 2012 – Celebrating the Diversity and Potential of the African Continent
Press Release
25/5/12Africa Day 2012 – Celebrating the Diversity and Potential of the African Continent
Minister Costello announces €7.25 million in emergency assistance for Sahel, Sudan and South Sudan
Press Release
24/5/12Minister Costello announces €7.25 million in emergency assistance for Sahel, Sudan and South Sudan
Ministers address international conference on developing agri-food sector in Africa
Press Release
23/5/12Minister Simon Coveney and Minister Joe Costello address international conference on developing agri-food sector in Africa
OSCE welcomes peaceful voting in Kosovo for Serbian election
Press Release
21/5/12OSCE welcomes peaceful voting in Kosovo for Serbian election
Tánaiste welcomes invitation to Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland
Press Release
18/5/12Tánaiste welcomes invitation to Aung San Suu Kyi to visit Ireland
Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Press Release
17/5/12Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore announces €8 million to tackle global hunger
Press Release
16/5/12Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore announces €8 million to tackle global hunger
Tánaiste welcomes strong EU Statement on the Middle East
Press Release
14/5/12Tánaiste welcomes strong EU Statement on the Middle East
Tánaiste attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Press Release
13/5/12Tánaiste attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
Tánaiste strongly condemns terrorist acts in Dagestan
Press Release
4/5/12Tánaiste strongly condemns terrorist acts in Dagestan
Minister Costello welcomes poll showing 88% of Irish people are proud of overseas aid programme
Press Release
3/5/12Minister Costello welcomes poll showing 88% of Irish people are proud of overseas aid programme
April
Tánaiste joins FAI and drinkaware.ie to launch EURO 2012 Survival Guide
Press Release
30/4/12Tánaiste joins FAI and drinkaware.ie to launch EURO 2012 Survival Guide
Tánaiste welcomes facilitation of voting in Kosovo in Serbian elections
Press Release
30/4/12Tánaiste welcomes facilitation of voting in Kosovo in Serbian parliamentary and presidential elections
Tánaiste hosts international conference on Northern Ireland
Press Release
27/4/12Tánaiste hosts international conference on Northern Ireland
Minister meets Foreign Minister of Myanmar (Burma) - first meeting between the two countries
Press Release
26/4/12Minister Creighton meets Foreign Minister of Myanmar (Burma) - first ministerial meeting between the two countries
Statement by the Tánaiste condemning Israeli settlement decision
Press Release
26/4/12Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore TD condemning Israeli settlement decision
Participants at OSCE Dublin meeting discuss Promoting Good Governance and Combating Corruption
Press Release
23/4/12Participants at OSCE Dublin meeting discuss Promoting Good Governance and Combating Corruption in Support of Socio-Economic Development
Tánaiste joins EU Foreign Ministers in welcoming progress in Burma
Press Release
23/4/12Tánaiste joins EU Foreign Ministers in welcoming progress in Burma
Minister Costello Meets with Committee on Foreign Affairs for Review of White Paper
Press Release
22/4/12Minister Costello Meets with Committee on Foreign Affairs for Review of White Paper
Tánaiste Hails Breakthrough in Transdniestrian Settlement Talks
Press Release
18/4/12Tánaiste Hails Breakthrough in Transdniestrian Settlement Talks
Tánaiste welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader and calls on Lukashenko to free others
Press Release
15/4/12Tánaiste as OSCE Chairperson welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader and calls on President Lukashenko to free others
Tánaiste extends condolences and calls for swift investigation into tragic murders near Skopje
Press Release
13/4/12Tánaiste, as Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, extends condolences and calls for swift investigation into tragic murders near Skopje
Minister meets Ireland’s new communities to discuss the future of Ireland’s aid programme
Press Release
5/4/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello meets Ireland’s new communities to discuss the future of Ireland’s aid programme
Minister Costello hosts launch of education resource on the developing world
Press Release
4/4/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello hosts launch of education resource on the developing world
Minister Costello promotes growing opportunities for Irish Companies in Turkey
Press Release
2/4/12Minister Costello promotes growing opportunities for Irish Companies in Turkey
March
Tánaiste welcomes Peter Robinson to Iveagh House to deliver lecture on Irish Unionism
Press Release
29/3/12Tánaiste welcomes Peter Robinson to Iveagh House to deliver lecture on Irish Unionism
Minister Costello holds discussions with Turkish economic leaders in Ankara
Press Release
29/3/12Minister Costello holds discussions with Turkish economic leaders in Ankara
Minister Costello hosts public consultation on Review of White Paper on Irish Aid in Dublin
Press Release
26/3/12Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello hosts public consultation on Review of White Paper on Irish Aid in Dublin
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Turkey
Press Release
26/3/12Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Turkey - 25 Irish Companies look to grow their business in Turkey
Government launches innovative Africa agri-food development fund
Press Release
21/2/13Government launches innovative Africa agri-food development fund
Tánaiste joins EU Foreign Ministers in increasing pressure on Syria
Press Release
23/3/12Tánaiste joins EU Foreign Ministers in increasing pressure on Syria
Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Press Release
17/3/12Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Tánaiste announces the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad
Press Release
17/3/12Tánaiste announces the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad
Minister Costello to discuss crisis in the Horn of Africa at a meeting of EU Ministers in Copenhagen
Press Release
16/3/12Minister Joe Costello to discuss crisis in the Horn of Africa at a meeting of EU Ministers in Copenhagen
Tánaiste's St. Patrick's Day Programme in Canada
Press Release
16/3/12Tánaiste's St. Patrick's Day Programme in Canada
Tánaiste to focus on trade, investment and Irish emigrants during visit to Canada
Press Release
15/3/12Tánaiste to focus on trade, investment and Irish emigrants during visit to Canada
Joe Costello, T.D., says global development must protect the world’s poorest countries
Press Release
14/3/12Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello, T.D., says global development must protect the world’s poorest countries
Minister Costello encourages private sector contribution to the Review of Irish Aid White Paper
Press Release
13/3/12Minister Costello encourages private sector contribution to the Review of Irish Aid White Paper
Tánaiste Voices Concern over Escalation of Violence in Gaza and Southern Israel
Press Release
12/3/12Tánaiste Voices Concern over Escalation of Violence in Gaza and Southern Israel
Mr. Eamon Gilmore, T.D., publishes Progress Report on the Global Irish Economic Forum 2011
Press Release
11/3/12Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Eamon Gilmore, T.D., publishes Progress Report on the Global Irish Economic Forum 2011
Tánaiste welcomes the appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland
Press Release
9/3/12Tánaiste welcomes the appointments to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland
Tánaiste visits OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Copenhagen
Press Release
9/3/12Tánaiste visits OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Copenhagen, reinforces value of parliamentary input to security
Promoting gender equality and women’s rights must be a priority for all OSCE states
Press Release
8/3/12Promoting gender equality and women’s rights must be a priority for all OSCE states, says Chairperson on International Women’s Day
Minister of State Costello meets African Ambassadors in London to discuss trade opportunities
Press Release
22/2/13Minister of State Costello meets African Ambassadors in London to discuss trade opportunities between Ireland and Africa
Ireland to sign the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant
Press Release
6/3/12Ireland to sign the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Tánaiste offers Irish assistance in response to the crisis in Syria
Press Release
5/3/12Tánaiste offers Irish assistance in response to the crisis in Syria
Tánaiste welcomes the granting of EU candidate status to Serbia at today’s European Council
Press Release
2/3/12Tánaiste welcomes the granting of EU candidate status to Serbia at today’s European Council
Minister of State Joe Costello returns from official visit to Malawi
Press Release
1/3/12Minister of State Joe Costello returns from official visit to Malawi
February
OSCE Chairperson welcomes progress in Transdniestrian settlement talks
Press Release
29/2/12OSCE Chairperson welcomes progress in Transdniestrian settlement talks
Minister Creighton condemns “violent and vicious” actions of Syrian regime at Human Rights Council
Press Release
29/2/12Minister Creighton condemns “violent and vicious” actions of Syrian regime at Human Rights Council
Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD begins visit to Malawi
Press Release
27/2/12Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD begins visit to Malawi
Tánaiste joins other EU Foreign Ministers in increasing pressure on Syria to end violence
Press Release
27/2/12Tánaiste joins other EU Foreign Ministers in increasing pressure on Syria to end violence
Parliamentarians have a vital role in ensuring OSCE commitments - Minister Creighton
Press Release
24/2/12Parliamentarians have a vital role in ensuring OSCE commitments - Minister Creighton
Ireland joins international action to help Syrian people
Press Release
24/2/12Ireland joins international action to help Syrian people
President Michael D. Higgins presents Certificate of Irish Heritage to Lord Coe
Press Release
24/2/12President Michael D. Higgins presents Certificate of Irish Heritage to Lord Coe
Minister Joe Costello presents Our World Irish Aid Awards to Wicklow students
Press Release
21/2/12Minister Joe Costello presents Our World Irish Aid Awards to Wicklow students
Minister of State announces €5 million in funding for emergency relief in the Sahel
Press Release
20/2/12Minister of State announces €5 million in funding for emergency relief in the Sahel
EU Commissioner Dr Kristalina Georgieva delivers keynote address on humanitarian aid
Press Release
20/2/12EU Commissioner Dr Kristalina Georgieva delivers keynote address on humanitarian aid
Minister Costello announces Ireland to join the European ESTHER Alliance
Press Release
19/2/13Minister Costello announces Ireland to join the European ESTHER Alliance
Tánaiste Opens 12th NGO Forum on Human Rights
Press Release
17/2/12Tánaiste Opens 12th NGO Forum on Human Rights
Tánaiste chairs second meeting of Export Trade Council
Press Release
16/2/12Tánaiste chairs second meeting of Export Trade Council
Tánaiste meets President Bill Clinton to discuss progress in tackling HIV and AIDS 1
Press Release
10/2/12Tánaiste meets President Bill Clinton to discuss progress in tackling HIV and AIDS
Human rights, resolving conflicts high on agenda OSCE Chairperson tells US Helsinki Commission
Press Release
8/2/12Human rights, resolving protracted conflicts high on agenda OSCE Chairperson tells US Helsinki Commission
Tánaiste encourages investment in Ireland on Washington visit
Press Release
8/2/12Tánaiste encourages investment in Ireland on Washington visit
OSCE meeting to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism
Press Release
6/2/12OSCE meeting to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism
Statement by the Tánaiste on the Deaths in Port Said
Press Release
2/2/12Statement by the Tánaiste on the Deaths in Port Said
January
Minister Costello Announces Public Consultation on Review of Irish Aid White Paper
Press Release
31/1/12Minister Costello Announces Public Consultation on Review of Irish Aid White Paper
Tánaiste meets with Palestinian President Abbas
Press Release
28/1/12Tánaiste meets with Palestinian President Abbas
Tánaiste marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Press Release
27/1/12Tánaiste marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Tánaiste Visits Gaza, Renews Call for Lifting of Blockade
Press Release
27/1/12Tánaiste Visits Gaza, Renews Call for Lifting of Blockade
Tánaiste calls for release of prominent Belarusian human rights defender
Press Release
24/1/12Tánaiste calls for release of prominent Belarusian human rights defender
Minister Creighton to address Bloomberg Conference on Sovereign Debt
Press Release
24/2/12Minister Creighton to address Bloomberg Conference on Sovereign Debt
Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello visits Ethiopia
Press Release
22/1/12Minister of State for Trade and Development Joe Costello visits Ethiopia
Tánaiste congratulates Croatian people on referendum on EU accession
Press Release
22/1/12Tánaiste congratulates Croatian people on referendum on EU accession
Our World Irish Aid Awards – Finalists Announced
Press Release
19/1/12Our World Irish Aid Awards – Finalists Announced
Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Press Release
18/1/12Minister Costello welcomes positive export figures
Minister Costello expresses concern at situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Press Release
16/1/12Minister Costello expresses concern at situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo following meeting with members of the Congolese community in Ireland
Minister Joe Costello presents Irish Aid award at BT Young Scientist & Technology Competition
Press Release
13/1/12Minister Joe Costello presents Irish Aid award to Carlow students at BT Young Scientist & Technology Competition
Minister Costello Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake
Press Release
12/1/12Minister Costello Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake
Tánaiste appoints Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness as OSCE Representatives are announced
Press Release
11/1/12Tánaiste appoints Mrs. Justice Catherine McGuinness as OSCE Representatives are announced
Ireland to promote conflict resolution and digital media freedom during its chir of the OSCE in 2012
Press Release
1/1/12Ireland to draw on experience to promote conflict resolution and digital media freedom during its chair of the OSCE in 2012