Ending of Irish derogation
Press release
31 December 2021
On 1 January 2022, Irish achieves full status as an official language of the European Union.
Joint statement on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Luxembourg and Ireland
Press release
20 December 2021
Government approves the nomination of 22 Ambassadorial and senior-level international appointments
Press release
14 December 2021
Department of Foreign Affairs arranges charter flight following flight suspensions in Morocco
Press release
02 December 2021
Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council
Press release
23 November 2021
Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, TD, on Sudan violence
Press release
19 November 2021
Statement to Irish Abroad on publication of Payment scheme for survivors of mother-and-baby homes.
Press release
17 November 2021
Minister Coveney announces a series of actions to address climate adaptation in developing countries
Press release
10 November 2021
Minister Coveney opens Ireland’s new Consulate General in Wales and chairs first Ireland-Wales Forum
Press release
22 October 2021
Minister Brophy announces over £5 million in support to Irish Community Organisations across Britain
Press release
14 October 2021
Minister Byrne visits Port of Dunkirk for inauguration of the new ‘Irish Terminal’
Press release
11 October 2021
Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne at OECD, Paris, 5-6 October 2021
Press release
05 October 2021
Minister Byrne meeting with Secretary of State for European Affairs, Clément Beaune
Press release
04 October 2021
Minister Coveney welcomes Department of Foreign Affairs’ allocation under National Development Plan
Press release
04 October 2021
Minister Byrne continues nationwide engagement as part of Conference on the Future of Europe
Press release
01 October 2021
Minister for Foreign Affairs launches Consulate General of Ireland for the North of England
Press release
01 October 2021
Ireland reaffirms commitment to climate support for vulnerable countries at UN General Assembly
Press release
22 September 2021
Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council
Press release
20 September 2021
Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council
Statement on the 30th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Estonia
Statement
10 September 2021
Statement by Minister Simon Coveney in response to the speech by DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
Statement
09 September 2021
Minister for Foreign Affairs to chair UN Security Council Meeting on Afghanistan
Press release
08 September 2021
Minister Simon Coveney on publication of documents in relation to the appointment of special envoy
Press release
06 September 2021
Minister Coveney welcomes the 2021 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows to Ireland
Press release
19 July 2021
A Irlanda torna-se Observador Associado da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP)
Press release
17 July 2021
Ireland becomes an Associate Observer to the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP)
Press release
17 July 2021
Minister Coveney meets Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian democratic opposition leader
Press release
14 July 2021
Minister Coveney welcomes agreement on Syrian cross border humanitarian operations
Press release
09 July 2021
Minister Simon Coveney T.D. addresses the UN Security Council on Cyber Security
Press release
29 June 2021
Min Coveney meets with Director General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Press release
29 June 2021
Minister Thomas Byrne TD Participates in 22 June General Affairs Council Hearings
Press release
22 June 2021
Ireland Co-signs Benelux Declaration on LGBTQI+ Rights in Hungary at 22 June General Affairs Council
Press release
22 June 2021
Minister Coveney addresses the UN Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan
Press release
22 June 2021
Minister Brophy announces further €2 million in humanitarian assistance for the crisis in Venezuela
Press release
17 June 2021
Minister Brophy announces €2 million in funding in response to humanitarian crises
Press release
16 June 2021
Minister Byrne welcomes Minister Byrne welcomes appointment of National Citizens’ Representative.
Press release
16 June 2021
Min Coveney visits the Gulf to hold discussion on a number of key issues for the UN Security Council
Press release
14 June 2021
Announcement of €10 million in core funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross
Press release
01 June 2021
Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid funding of over €3.6m for Dublin civil society organisations
Press release
20 May 2021
Minister Coveney and Minister of State Brophy announce funding for civil society organisations.
Press release
20 May 2021
Min Brophy announces Ireland’s commitment to increase funding for Global Partnership for Education
Press release
19 May 2021
Minister Byrne launches Irish programme of events as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe
Press release
13 May 2021
Minister Thomas Byrne welcomes poll showing high public support in Ireland for the EU
Press release
13 May 2021
Minister Byrne gives Ireland’s perspective on the EU-UK relationship at Centre for European Reform
Press release
12 May 2021
Government confirms funding to HOPE Foundation hospital in Kolkata to cope with COVID-19
Press release
09 May 2021
Minister Brophy announces over €21 million in Overseas Development Funding for Trócaire
Press release
28 April 2021
Minister Coveney announces €200,000 in response to St. Vincent and the Grenadines volcanic eruption
Press release
22 April 2021
Minister Brophy hosts final on-line Town Hall on new Irish Aid Development Education Strategy
Press release
21 April 2021
Minister Brophy announces €27 million Irish Aid funding for Concern Worldwide
Press release
16 April 2021
Ireland and ADB working together for a green post COVID-19 recovery for Small Island States
Press release
14 April 2021
Minister Colm Brophy discusses global issues with 150 youth representatives
Press release
07 April 2021
Statement by Min. Brophy on boosting Irish Aid funding for Irish NGO’s combatting Ebola threat
Press release
29 March 2021
Min. Brophy announces Irish Aid support to Humanitarian Response to Fires in Rohingya Refugee Camp
Press release
24 March 2021
Minister of State Brophy announces Irish Aid funding for community organisations
Press release
24 March 2021
Minister Byrne holds talks with key Commissioners in Brussels on Covid-19 and Rule of Law
Press release
22 March 2021
Minister Coveney and VP of the European Commission Šefčovič meet with Friends of Ireland Caucus
Press release
10 March 2021
International Women’s Day - Minister Brophy to co-host girls' education roundtable discussion
Press release
08 March 2021
Meetings between Minister Coveney and the President and Foreign Minister of Iran
Press release
07 March 2021
Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney to Iran
Press release
06 March 2021
Minister Coveney announces further €5 million in humanitarian assistance for the crisis in Yemen
Press release
01 March 2021
Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne makes virtual visit to Great Britain
Press release
24 February 2021
Minister Byrne to join Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs
Press release
23 February 2021
Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid support for COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries
Press release
19 February 2021
Ireland nominates Fergal Gaynor for election as ICC Prosecutor
Press release
09 February 2021
Ireland nominates Fergal Gaynor for election as ICC Prosecutor
Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on settlement announcements in the West Bank
Statement
17 January 2021
Ministers Coveney and Byrne welcome €1.05 bil allocation to Ireland from Brexit Adjustment Reserve
Press release
13 January 2021