2022 - Department of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD on death of Pope Benedict

Statement

31 December 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has expressed his condolences on the death of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Record-breaking year for the Passport Service - 2022 sets new record for Irish Passports

Press release

29 December 2022

As we approach the end of the year, the final tally of passports issued in 2022 now stands at 1,080,000, which sets a new annual record for the Irish Passport Service.

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD

Statement

19 December 2022

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, on the Appointment by the United States of Joe Kennedy III as Special Envoy to Northern Ireland

Statement by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs on today’s ballistic missile launch by the DPRK

Statement

18 December 2022

Ireland condemns in the strongest terms today’s ballistic missile launch by the DPRK, which is the latest in a series of contraventions of UN Resolutions.

Minister Coveney announces additional funding for Ukraine and Moldova

Press release

13 December 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D. has today announced additional funding of €30 million in support for the Governments of Ukraine and Moldova. The funding is aimed at helping to mitigate the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Minister Coveney attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

12 December 2022

Minister Coveney attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Ireland and US lead on landmark UN Security Council resolution

Press release

09 December 2022

Ireland and the US led negotiations on a landmark UN Security Council Resolution that will now introduce a humanitarian carve-out across all UN Sanctions Regimes.

Minister Coveney welcomes Council of Europe decision on NI legacy issues

Press release

09 December 2022

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, has welcomed the decision adopted today by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Strasbourg in relation to a number of Northern Ireland legacy cases, including the case of Pat Finucane.

Minister Coveney welcomes German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Ireland

Press release

08 December 2022

Minister Coveney welcomes German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to Ireland

Statement from Minister Simon Coveney on incident in Yemen

Press release

07 December 2022

Statement from Minister Simon Coveney on incident in Yemen

Minister Byrne announces €200,000 EU50 funding for community and voluntary organisations

Press release

07 December 2022

Minister Byrne announces €200,000 EU50 funding for community and voluntary organisations

Minister Coveney to speak on Ireland’s Security Council Membership at the IIEA

Press release

06 December 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will speak today to the Institute of International and European Affairs on ‘Ireland and the UN: reflecting on Ireland’s term as an elected member of the UN Security Council,’.

Minister Byrne announces MyEU50 Youth Competition Winners

Press release

01 December 2022

Minister Byrne announces MyEU50 Youth Competition Winners

RIA Seminar: Ireland on the UN Security Council - Statement of Minister Coveney

Speech

23 November 2022

RIA Seminar: Ireland on the UN Security Council - Statement of Minister Coveney

Minister Coveney to address RIA seminar on Ireland’s UN Security Council term

Press release

23 November 2022

Minister Coveney to address RIA seminar on Ireland’s UN Security Council term

Government approves the nomination of 19 Ambassadorial appointments

Press release

22 November 2022

On the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney TD, the Government today approved 19 Ambassador nominations. These appointments will take place during 2023, subject to agreement by the receiving States.

Minister Byrne attends meeting of the General Affairs Council

Press release

18 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., represented Ireland at a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) on Friday, 18 November.

Minister Byrne to represent Ireland at 18th Summit of the OIF

Press release

18 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will represent Ireland at the 18th Summit of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (‘OIF’). The OIF summit will take place on 19 and 20 November in Djerba, Tunisia.

Conference adopts Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Press release

18 November 2022

Dublin Conference adopts Political Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Statement on Russian Ambassador meeting with the Department of Foreign Affairs

Statement

17 November 2022

The Russian Ambassador was called in by senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs this afternoon. The Government’s firm objection to the unwarranted and unjustified travel ban imposed on Irish citizens was conveyed. Ireland’s position in respect of Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine was reiterated.

Minister Byrne meets with U.K. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, Leo Docherty

Press release

16 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., welcomed the U.K. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, Leo Docherty MP, to Iveagh House on Wednesday, 16 November.

Minister Coveney travels to Washington D.C.

Press release

16 November 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., will be in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, 16 November for a number of meetings and engagements.

Minister Brophy announces €5 million to support climate adaptation in developing countries

Press release

11 November 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., announces €5 million in funding to support climate adaptation in developing countries

U.S. Congressman Bill Keating Leads Congressional Visit to Ireland

Press release

10 November 2022

Congressman Bill Keating, Chair of the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber, and member of the Congressional Friends of Ireland caucus, will lead a Congressional Delegation visit to Dublin and Belfast starting on Thursday 10 November.

Minister Brophy launches a call to new applicants for 2022 ‘Back for Business’ programme

Press release

10 November 2022

Minister Brophy launches a call to new applicants for 2022 ‘Back for Business’ programme

Minister Coveney Statement on announcement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Statement

09 November 2022

Minister Coveney Statement on announcement by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Minister Byrne to meet Portuguese Secretary of State

Press release

09 November 2022

Minister Byrne to meet Portuguese Secretary of State

Ireland ends Presidency of the Council of Europe with agreement on historic Summit

Press release

07 November 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney visited Strasbourg today for a series of events marking the end of Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Council of Europe.

Dublin Declaration on investing in global citizenship education formally adopted

Press release

04 November 2022

Dublin Declaration on investing in global citizenship education formally adopted

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on Ethiopia

Statement

02 November 2022

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on Ethiopia

Minister Byrne addresses UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Press release

02 November 2022

Minister Byrne addresses UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Minister Byrne to attend series of United Nations meetings

Press release

02 November 2022

Minister Byrne to attend series of United Nations meetings

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on Mogadishu

Statement

30 October 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on Mogadishu

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs following announcement by Secretary of State

Statement

28 October 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs following announcement by Secretary of State that there would be a new Assembly election

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs following announcement by Secretary of State

Statement

28 October 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs following announcement by Secretary of State that there would be a new Assembly election

EU50: Ireland and the Single Market takes place today

Press release

27 October 2022

EU50: Ireland and the Single Market takes place today

New Ambassadors from Spain, Azerbaijan and Côte d'Ivoire present Credentials

Press release

26 October 2022

New Ambassadors from Spain, Azerbaijan and Côte d'Ivoire present Credentials

Minister Coveney welcomes the Department’s restoration of ‘Normal Precautions’ security rating

News

26 October 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs has reinstated the security rating of ‘Normal Precautions’ to its Travel Advice, in light of the relative easing of the COVID-19 pandemic and resumption of international travel.

Minister Coveney welcomes the Department’s restoration of ‘Normal Precautions’ security rating

News

26 October 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs has reinstated the security rating of ‘Normal Precautions’ to its Travel Advice, in light of the relative easing of the COVID-19 pandemic and resumption of international travel.

Statement by Minister Coveney on the death of Baroness May Blood

Statement

21 October 2022

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Baroness May Blood.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D.

Statement

20 October 2022

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D.

Minister Brophy announces £5.6 million to support Irish Community in Britain

Press release

20 October 2022

The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., announced details of over £5.6 million in funding for the Irish community in Britain during a visit to London today to meet Irish community leaders.

Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council

Press release

17 October 2022

Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council

Minister Coveney to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

17 October 2022

Minister Coveney to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Joint Communiqué of the Ireland-Wales Forum, 14 October 2022

Statement

14 October 2022

Joint Communiqué of the Ireland-Wales Forum, 14 October 2022

Minister Coveney welcomes Welsh ministerial delegation led by First Minister Mark Drakeford to Cork

Press release

13 October 2022

Minister Coveney welcomes Welsh ministerial delegation led by First Minister Mark Drakeford to Cork for Ireland-Wales Forum

Minister Brophy launches ‘Irish Stories in Latin America’ primary school resources

Press release

12 October 2022

Minister Brophy launches ‘Irish Stories in Latin America’ primary school resources

Minister Byrne to address Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Press release

12 October 2022

Minister Byrne to address Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Department of Foreign Affairs hosts 2022 Consular Forum

Press release

12 October 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs hosts 2022 Consular Forum

Minister Coveney announces 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Press release

11 October 2022

Minister Coveney announces 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Award Recipients

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Statement

07 October 2022

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

EU adopts 8th Sanctions Package

Press release

06 October 2022

The EU today adopted a new package of sanctions in response to illegal annexation of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, in the context of the escalation of the unjustified and unprovoked war in Ukraine.

Irish Presidency Welcomes Publication of Report on the Future of the Council of Europe

Press release

05 October 2022

Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, and Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD, have joined Council of Europe leaders today in welcoming the publication of a report on the future of the Council of Europe by a High-Level Reflection Group chaired by Ireland’s former President Mary Robinson.

Tony Murphy takes office as President of the European Court of Auditors

Press release

03 October 2022

Tony Murphy takes office as President of the European Court of Auditors.

Statement from Minister Coveney on Iran

Statement

03 October 2022

Statement from Minister Coveney on Iran

Minister Byrne attends EU – Israel Association Council

Press release

03 October 2022

Minister Byrne attends EU – Israel Association Council

Minister Byrne launches campaign to promote EU career opportunities for Irish people

Press release

29 September 2022

Minister Byrne launches campaign to promote EU career opportunities for Irish people Seolann an tAire Byrne feachtas chun deiseanna gairme AE a chur chun cinn do mhuintir na hÉireann

Statement by Minister Coveney on the sham referendums in Ukraine

Statement

28 September 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on the sham referendums in Ukraine

Highest ever allocation for Ireland’s development programme in Budget 2023 – Minister Brophy

News

27 September 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D has welcomed Budget 2023’s allocation of over €1.2 billion for international development – the highest amount ever provided for by the Government.

Minister Coveney welcomes unprecedented funding for Irish Aid

News

27 September 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., has welcomed Budget 2023 as a strong indication of the Government’s enduring commitment to global solidarity, with the allocation of over €1.2 billion next year for international development.

New Ambassadors from Egypt, Latvia and Denmark present Credentials

Press release

27 September 2022

New Ambassadors from Egypt, Latvia and Denmark present Credentials

Ireland announces increased support to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria

Press release

21 September 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. announced in New York today that Ireland will increase its contribution to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria by 30% for the period 2023-2025, reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to ending the three diseases by 2030.

Minister Coveney on Ireland’s intervention at the International Court of Justice in Ukraine v Russia

News

21 September 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that Ireland has filed an intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a third party in the case taken by Ukraine against the Russian Federation under the Genocide Convention.

Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council

Press release

19 September 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will attend a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels on Tuesday 20 September.

Minister Byrne to attend meeting of the General Affairs Council

Press release

19 September 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will attend a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels on Tuesday 20 September.

Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary elected as President of the European Court of Human Rights

Press release

19 September 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, has welcomed the election of Ms Justice Síofra O’Leary as President of the European Court of Human Rights.

Minister Coveney announces additional funding of €2 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Press release

18 September 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D today announced €2 million in additional support for the Palestinian people, following a meeting with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, in Dublin.

Minister Coveney Announces United Nations Youth Delegates

Press release

14 September 2022

Minister Coveney Announces United Nations Youth Delegates

Minister Coveney visits Odesa

Press release

14 September 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., is today undertaking a one-day visit to Ukraine.

Minister Coveney meets with Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn

Press release

13 September 2022

Minister Coveney meets with Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn

Minister Coveney on Ireland’s third party intervention before the European Court of Human Rights

Press release

08 September 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, has today announced the Government’s decision to seek leave to intervene as a third party in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights (‘‘the Court’’) entitled Ukraine v Russian Federation (X).

Minister Coveney on Ireland’s third party intervention before the European Court of Human Rights

News

08 September 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, has today announced the Government’s decision to seek leave to intervene as a third party in proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights (‘‘the Court’’) entitled Ukraine v Russian Federation (X).

Government agrees to open three new overseas Missions as part of Global Ireland expansion.

Press release

07 September 2022

Ireland’s global presence and influence will be further strengthened by the opening of three new overseas Missions as part of the Global Ireland programme, following agreement at Cabinet on a memo brought by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D.

Document walk-in service for Leaving Certificate Students, 2nd and 5th- 8th September

Press release

02 September 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs will be operating an urgent walk-in service for those Leaving Certificate students that may need their results or documents Authenticated or Apostilled for use abroad.

Document walk-in service for Leaving Certificate Students, 2nd and 5th- 8th September

Press release

02 September 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs will be operating an urgent walk-in service for those Leaving Certificate students that may need their results or documents Authenticated or Apostilled for use abroad.

Minister Byrne visits Slovenia and Austria to attend high-level forums

Press release

30 August 2022

Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D will attend the European Forum Alpbach tomorrow and Thursday (31 August - 1 September), following his attendance at the Bled Strategic Forum yesterday and today (29 - 30 August).

Minister Coveney to Attend Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Press release

30 August 2022

On 30-31 August, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend an Informal Meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, hosted in Prague by the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Minister Coveney Statement on the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Statement

29 August 2022

Minister Coveney Statement on the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Minister Coveney announces €500,000 in emergency assistance to Pakistan

Press release

29 August 2022

Minister Coveney announces €500,000 in emergency assistance to Pakistan

Minister Byrne to represent Ireland at German Federal President’s Citizens’ Festival

Press release

25 August 2022

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne T.D. will travel to Germany this week for a series of engagements in Berlin.

Minister Coveney announces reopening of Embassy of Ireland in Kyiv

Press release

22 August 2022

The Embassy of Ireland to Ukraine has resumed operations in Kyiv, having operated remotely since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Statement by Foreign Ministries

Press release

19 August 2022

Statement by the Foreign Ministries of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden on the Israeli raids of six Palestinian civil society organisations on 18 August 2022.

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 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

Minister Coveney and Minister Byrne welcome Council of Europe Development Bank Governor to Dublin

Press release

08 July 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne have both welcomed the Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), Mr Carlo Monticelli, to Dublin.

New Ambassadors from Uruguay, Guatemala and Dominican Republic present Credentials

Press release

08 July 2022

His Excellency, Mr. César Rodríguez Zavalla, Ambassador of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, His Excellency, Mr. José Alberto Briz Gutiérrez, Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala and His Excellency, Mr. Elnio Manuel Durán, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

New Ambassadors from Portugal, Italy and Liberia present Credentials

Press release

07 July 2022

New Ambassadors from Portugal, Italy and Liberia present Credentials

Launch of Heaney-Miłosz Literacy Residency in Krakow

Press release

06 July 2022

Launch of Heaney-Miłosz Residency in Krakow.

Joint Visit of Minister Byrne and Minister Tuppurainen to Western Balkans

Press release

03 July 2022

Joint Visit of Minister Byrne and Minister Tuppurainen to Western Balkans

Minister Byrne to address Council of Europe Committee of Ministers & HELP Annual Network Conference

Press release

30 June 2022

Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne TD will visit Strasbourg on Thursday 30 June as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of Europe.

Experts highlight potential for trade growth between Ireland and Africa

Press release

30 June 2022

Experts highlight potential for trade growth between Ireland and Africa

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill

Statement

27 June 2022

I am hugely disappointed that the British government is continuing to pursue its unlawful unilateral approach on the Protocol on Northern Ireland. This is not the way to find sustainable solutions to the genuine concerns of people and business in NI and only adds to uncertainty.

Minister Byrne to meet Italian Undersecretary for European Affairs

Press release

27 June 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will meet with his Italian counterpart, Mr. Vincenzo Amendola, Undersecretary for European Affairs, during his visit to Dublin on 27 June.

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Annual Day of Reflection on the Troubles

Statement

21 June 2022

On this day, we remember all those who lost their lives in the course of the Troubles. The profound loss felt by the families who lost loved ones, and by their communities, is immense. These deaths not only changed the course of history on this island, they also left a legacy of loss and pain for so many to bear.

Minister Coveney addresses Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

Press release

21 June 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD will visit Strasbourg today as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of Europe.

Statement by Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence

Statement

20 June 2022

Statement by Simon Coveney, T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence

Minister Byrne to attend the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

20 June 2022

On 21 June, the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, will travel to Luxembourg to represent Ireland at a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC).

Minister Byrne to attend the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

20 June 2022

On 21 June, the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, will travel to Luxembourg to represent Ireland at a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC).

Minister Coveney attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

20 June 2022

Minister Coveney attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Anniversary of Staines Air Disaster

Press release

17 June 2022

On 18 June 1972, 118 people – among them 12 prominent Irish businessmen - tragically lost their lives in an air crash shortly after they took off from Heathrow airport on their way to Brussels, in what became known as the Staines Air Disaster. The crash remains the worst air accident in British aviation history.

Minister Coveney welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on a Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Press release

17 June 2022

Minister Coveney welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on a Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Joint Visit of Minister Coveney and Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs to Turkiye

Press release

14 June 2022

Joint Visit of Minister Coveney and Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs to Turkiye

Irish Embassies Present Global Bloomsday Celebration

Press release

14 June 2022

Irish Embassies Present Global Bloomsday Celebration for 2022

Ireland welcomes decision by Council of Europe on Northern Ireland legacy issues

Press release

10 June 2022

Ireland welcomes decision by Council of Europe on Northern Ireland legacy issues

Minister Coveney to visit Finland and Sweden

Press release

06 June 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney is visiting Helsinki and Stockholm tomorrow. During his visit, the Minister will meet with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, with Finland’s Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen and with Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

Minister Coveney addressed the Standing Committee of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly

Press release

31 May 2022

Minister Coveney addressed the Standing Committee of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly

Minister Byrne Statement on Belarusian Political Prisoners

Statement

29 May 2022

Minister Byrne Statement on Belarusian Political Prisoners

Ireland raising safety of journalists and the vital work of media in conflict zones

Press release

24 May 2022

• Minister Coveney speaks to the Dáil about the role of journalists in Conflict Zones globally • Ireland holds UN Security Council meeting on protection of journalists

Ireland’s trade in goods and services with Africa reach all time high

Press release

24 May 2022

Minister Simon Coveney T.D. presents ‘Report on Implementation of Ireland’s Africa Strategy’ to Government

New Ambassadors from Panama and Vietnam present Credentials

Press release

24 May 2022

New Ambassadors from Panama and Vietnam present Credentials

Minister Coveney welcomes US Congressional Visit to Ireland

Press release

23 May 2022

Richard Neal, Chair of the United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Ways and Means and Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Ireland, will lead a bi-partisan Congressional Delegation visit to Kerry, Dublin and Belfast starting this weekend.

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora visits Mozambique

Press release

22 May 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., begins a visit to Mozambique on Monday, 23 May.

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora visits Mozambique

Press release

22 May 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., begins a visit to Mozambique on Monday, 23 May.

Minister Coveney Launches Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of Europe at Turin Ministerial

Press release

20 May 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. will launch Ireland’s six-month Presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Turin on Friday 20 May.

Minister Coveney issues advice to citizens for safe summer travel

Press release

18 May 2022

As the summer travel season approaches, and with the easing of pandemic restrictions in many popular holiday destinations, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney, T.D. has issued advice to citizens to prepare for safe summer holidays

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney T.D.

Statement

18 May 2022

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney T.D. on the publication of the UK Government’s “Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill”

Minister Byrne announces grants to help promote understanding of the EU & Ireland’s place in Europe

Press release

18 May 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., today congratulated 21 non-Governmental organisations, local community groups, educational institutes, youth organisations and local media organisations who have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs 2022 Communicating Europe Initiative scheme.

Minister Coveney on Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s statement of intention to table legislation

Statement

17 May 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s statement of intention to table legislation to dis-apply parts of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

Minister Coveney attends FAC meeting in Brussels to meet with Ukrainian and Canadian FMs

Press release

16 May 2022

On 16 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

Statement by the Spokespersons of Foreign Ministries

News

13 May 2022

Statement by the Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of France, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden

University of Limerick Symposium on the European Dimension in Irish Education

Press release

10 May 2022

On 10-11 May, the Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins T.D., and the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D. will both participate in the University of Limerick’s two day symposium on the place of Europe in the Irish education system.

Europe Day 2022: Government Ministers and EU Ambassadors visit schools across the country

Press release

09 May 2022

Europe Day 2022: Government Ministers and EU Ambassadors visit schools across the country

Minister Coveney meets with Palestinian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Riad Malki

Press release

07 May 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, welcomed his Palestinian counterpart, Dr Riad Malki, to Iveagh House today, during Minister Malki’s visit to Ireland.

Visit of Minister Thomas Byrne to Norway

Press release

06 May 2022

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne T.D. completed his two-day visit to Norway today Friday 6th May. This was the Minister’s first visit to Norway, a country with whom Ireland enjoys excellent bilateral relations and a strong economic relationship.

Minister Byrne speech at The European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights

Speech

06 May 2022

‘‘Session I: Protecting the European order: How can we expect rules to be respected when judgments of breaches of these rules are not properly implemented?’’

Visit of Minister Thomas Byrne to Norway

Press release

05 May 2022

Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne T.D. will visit Norway from 4th-6th May. This will be the Minister’s first visit to Norway, a country with whom Ireland enjoys excellent bilateral relations and a strong economic relationship.

Visit to Dublin by Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić

Press release

03 May 2022

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić today visited Dublin to meet the Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD ahead of Ireland assuming the Presidency of the Council’s Committee of Ministers on 20 May.

Minister Byrne attends final Plenary Session of the Conference on the Future of Europe

Press release

03 May 2022

Last weekend, the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D. attended the final plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe in Strasbourg.

Call for nominations for 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Award announced by Minister Brophy

Press release

28 April 2022

Call for nominations for 2022 Presidential Distinguished Service Award announced by Minister Colm Brophy, T.D.

Minister Coveney to visit Washington, D.C. and Boston

Press release

27 April 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., will travel to the United States from 27 to 29 April for a number of meetings and engagements in Washington, D.C. and Boston.

Statement on the passing of James Kingston

Statement

20 April 2022

Statement on the passing of James Kingston

Statement by Minister Coveney on violence in Jerusalem

Statement

19 April 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on violence in Jerusalem

OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann visits Dublin

Press release

14 April 2022

Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mathias Cormann, arrived in Dublin on 13 April for a two-day visit, in his first visit to Ireland since taking up the role of Secretary General of the Organisation in June 2021.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney announces €3 million for the ICC

Press release

14 April 2022

During his visit to Kyiv today, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD announced €3 million in funding to the International Criminal Court (ICC). €1 million will be disbursed immediately to the Office of the Prosecutor.

Global Ireland Summit

Press release

13 April 2022

The 2022 Global Ireland Summit takes place at Dublin Castle tomorrow, Thursday 14 April. The summit is an important instrument for delivery of the implementation and oversight of the Government’s “Global Ireland 2025” policy and agenda.

Minister Byrne meets Finland’s Minister Tuppurainen before Heads of Mission Conference

Press release

13 April 2022

Minister of State for European Affairs, Mr. Thomas Byrne, T.D., met in Dublin Castle this morning with Ms. Tytti Tuppurainen, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering of Finland, for a bilateral meeting.

Minister Coveney opens DFA Heads of Mission Conference

Press release

12 April 2022

Minister Coveney opens DFA Heads of Mission Conference

Minister Byrne to attend General Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

11 April 2022

On 12 April, the Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will attend a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC), in Luxembourg. As part of the annual rule of law dialogue, Ministers will have a country specific discussion on rule of law in Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands and Austria.

Minister Coveney to attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council

Press release

10 April 2022

On 11 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney to mark the 24th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Statement

10 April 2022

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. As the world watches continuing horrors unfold in Ukraine, this anniversary reminds us of how far we have come, how profoundly precious peace is and of the power of democracy.

Statement on adoption of the fifth sanctions package

Statement

08 April 2022

On 08 April, the EU adopted a fifth package of sanctions in response to the continuing war of aggression against Ukraine and the reported atrocities committed by Russian armed forces in Ukraine (see press release here).

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Statement

07 April 2022

The Ambassador of Ireland to the Russian Federation was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow this afternoon and informed that two diplomats from our Embassy in Moscow have been asked to leave.

Minister Byrne welcomes publication of new European Commission HR Strategy

Press release

07 April 2022

Minister Byrne welcomes publication of new European Commission HR Strategy

Minister Coveney statement on reports of civilian killings in Mali

Statement

06 April 2022

Minister Coveney statement on reports of civilian killings in Mali

Minister Brophy welcomes President Zelenskyy highlighting global food security

Press release

06 April 2022

Minister for Overseas Aid, Colm Brophy T.D., has welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, highlighting the impact on global food security of Russia’s war in Ukraine while addressing the Houses of the Oireachtas today.

Visit of Foreign Minister of the Republic of Montenegro to Dublin

Press release

06 April 2022

On Tuesday 5 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., welcomed his Montenegrin counterpart, Foreign Minister Đorđe Radulović, to Iveagh House, on the occasion of Minister Radulović’s visit to Ireland to attend this week’s Global Diaspora Summit being held at Dublin Castle.

Statement by Minister Byrne in reaction to latest Eurobarometer survey

Statement

06 April 2022

Statement by Minister Byrne in reaction to latest Eurobarometer survey

Dublin Castle Global Diaspora Summit concludes with adoption of the Dublin Declaration

Press release

05 April 2022

The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Dublin Global Diaspora Summit, which took place in Dublin Castle on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 April.

Minister Coveney welcomes Colombian Vice-President and Foreign Minister Ramírez

Press release

05 April 2022

Minister Coveney welcomes Colombian Vice-President and Foreign Minister Ramírez

Minister Coveney to meet Vice President and Foreign Minister of Colombia, H.E. Marta Lucía Ramírez

Press release

04 April 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., will meet the Vice-President and Foreign Minister of Colombia, H.E. Marta Lucía Ramírez on Tuesday 5 April. The Vice-President is currently visiting Ireland to attend the Global Diaspora Summit and undertake an official programme of engagements.

Statement from Minister Coveney on truce announced in Yemen

Statement

01 April 2022

Statement from Minister Coveney on truce announced in Yemen

Minister Coveney on the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine

Statement

01 April 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine

New Ambassadors present Credentials – Cuba, Malta and Switzerland

Press release

31 March 2022

New Ambassadors present Credentials – Cuba, Malta and Switzerland

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney announces voluntary contribution to ICC Prosecutor

Announcement

31 March 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD, today announced a voluntary contribution of €150,000 to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Minister Byrne welcomes Croatia’s State Secretary for Europe Metelko Zgombić

Press release

30 March 2022

Minister of State, Thomas Byrne, T.D., today met for consultations with his Croatian colleague, State Secretary for Europe, Ms. Andreja Metelko Zgombić, who is paying a working visit to Ireland.

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Statement

29 March 2022

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Irish Foreign Minister and Mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region look forward

Press release

29 March 2022

Irish Foreign Minister and Mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region look forward to strengthening cooperation during major mission to Dublin

Statement by Minister Coveney on the passing of former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright

Statement

23 March 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on the passing of former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

Press release

23 March 2022

Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference

A statement on the crash of China Eastern Airlines plane yesterday

Statement

22 March 2022

A statement on the crash of China Eastern Airlines plane yesterday

Minister Byrne attends the General Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

21 March 2022

Minister Byrne attends the General Affairs Council in Brussels

Minister Byrne attends the General Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

21 March 2022

Minister Byrne attends the General Affairs Council in Brussels

Minister Coveney will attend the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Press release

21 March 2022

Minister Coveney will attend the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. on the passing of Ambassador Jim Kelly

Statement

18 March 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. on the passing of Ambassador Jim Kelly

Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day 2022

Press release

16 March 2022

Ireland marks St Patrick’s Day 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on the exclusion of the Russian Federation from the Council of Europe

Statement

16 March 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on the exclusion of the Russian Federation from the Council of Europe

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD

Statement

15 March 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD

Minister Brophy announced strengthened support for GAA overseas

Press release

11 March 2022

Minister Brophy announced strengthened support for GAA overseas

Joint Communiqué of the Annual Review of the Ireland Scotland Joint Bilateral Review 2021-25

Press release

09 March 2022

Joint Communiqué of the Annual Review of the Ireland Scotland Joint Bilateral Review 2021-25, Dublin, 9 March 2022

Minister Coveney to visit New York

Press release

06 March 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., will visit New York on 7 and 8 March to take part in a number of engagements.

Minister Coveney to attend extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council

Press release

03 March 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 4 March.

Minister Simon Coveney on UN General Assembly vote and referral of Russia to the ICC

Statement

02 March 2022

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on UN General Assembly vote and referral of Russia to the ICC

Minister Byrne welcomes conclusion of European Citizens Panels

Press release

28 February 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D., has congratulated the members of the European Citizens’ Panels who concluded their work over the weekend as part of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Statement by Minister Coveney in response to Russia’s order placing nuclear weapons on high-alert

Statement

28 February 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney in response to Russia’s order placing nuclear weapons on high-alert status

Minister of State for European Affairs visits London

Press release

27 February 2022

On 27 February 2022, Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D., will undertake a three day visit to London for a series of engagements, which will include participation in the 61st British Irish Parliamentary Assembly Plenary.

Statement from Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney following today’s Foreign Affairs Council

Statement

25 February 2022

Today the EU adopted a strong sanctions package which will have a long lasting effect on the Russian economy including on the oligarchs and individuals who have supported the invasion of Ukraine.

EU Adopts Sanctions Against Russia

Press release

24 February 2022

EU Adopts Sanctions Against Russia

DFA update on consular situation in Ukraine

Press release

24 February 2022

DFA update on consular situation in Ukraine

Minister Coveney launches Government’s Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean

Press release

22 February 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., launched the Government’s Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2025 in a virtual event broadcast from Iveagh House on Tuesday 22 February.

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the decision of the Russian Federation

Statement

21 February 2022

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the decision of the Russian Federation to recognise the separatist territories in Ukraine

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora visits South Africa

Press release

21 February 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., today begins a visit to South Africa.

Minister for the Diaspora welcomes lifting of most Covid-19 travel restrictions for Australia

Press release

21 February 2022

Minister for the Diaspora welcomes lifting of most Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions for Australia

Minister Coveney to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

21 February 2022

On 21 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D. will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, along with his European counterparts.

Minister Coveney to attend Munich Security Conference

Press release

18 February 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, will travel this weekend to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference.

Department of Foreign Affairs update on the situation in Ukraine

Press release

17 February 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs update on the situation in Ukraine

New Ambassadors from Iceland, Angola and Sri Lanka present Credentials

Press release

16 February 2022

His Excellency, Mr. Sturla Sigurjónsson, Ambassador of Iceland, His Excellency, General Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola and Her Excellency, Mrs. Saroja Sirisena, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Minister Byrne welcomes Court of Justice decision upholding Budget Conditionality Regulation

Press release

16 February 2022

This morning, the Court of Justice of the European Union issued its judgment in Cases C-156/21 and C-157/21 upholding the legality of Regulation on a General Regime of Conditionality for the Protection of the Union Budget.

Department of Foreign Affairs update on the situation in Ukraine

Press release

15 February 2022

Having upgraded its travel advice in respect of Ukraine on 12 February, the Department of Foreign Affairs continues to monitor the situation closely.

Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney to Iran

Press release

14 February 2022

Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney to Iran

Department of Foreign Affairs update on Ukraine

Press release

14 February 2022

On Saturday (12 February) the Department of Foreign Affairs upgraded its travel advice to advise against all travel to Ukraine and to ask citizens currently in Ukraine to leave immediately by commercial means.

Department of Foreign Affairs statement on Ukraine travel advice

Statement

12 February 2022

Following intensive consultations overnight and this morning with EU partners in Kyiv and Brussels, and with other partners, the Department of Foreign Affairs has upgraded travel advice for Ukraine. We advise against all travel to Ukraine and ask citizens currently in Ukraine to leave immediately by commercial means. The updated travel advice is at dfa.ie/travel.

Statement on the current political and security situation in Ukraine

Statement

11 February 2022

The Department of Foreign Affairs is in ongoing contact at senior level with EU partners, as well as the UK and the US, regarding the political and security situation in Ukraine.

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

10 February 2022

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Government announces major 2022 St Patrick’s Day Programme to Rebuild Connections

Press release

08 February 2022

Government announces major 2022 St Patrick’s Day Programme to Rebuild Connections and Support Communities around the world

€100,000 available to community and voluntary organizations to promote dialogue

Press release

08 February 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Mr Thomas Byrne, TD, has today invited voluntary organisations, educational bodies and civil society groups to apply for funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Communicating Europe Initiative.

Minister of State for European Affairs visiting the Czech Republic

Press release

08 February 2022

Minister of State for European Affairs visiting the Czech Republic

Minister of State for European Affairs visiting the Czech Republic

Press release

08 February 2022

Minister of State for European Affairs visiting the Czech Republic

Joint statement on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and Ireland

Press release

04 February 2022

This year, Ireland and Finland celebrate 60 years since diplomatic relations were established in 1962.

Ireland’s Embassies and Consulates celebrate 100 years of Ulysses

Press release

02 February 2022

Ireland’s Embassies and Consulates celebrate 100 years of Ulysses

Statement by the Department of Foreign Affairs on the One-Year Anniversary of the Coup in Myanmar

Statement

01 February 2022

Statement by the Department of Foreign Affairs on the One-Year Anniversary of the Coup in Myanmar

Statement by Minister Coveney on publication of Report into Iveagh House, 17 June 2020

Statement

31 January 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. on publication of Review into Iveagh House, 17 June 2020

Department of Foreign Affairs marks St Brigid’s Day, Lá Fhéile Bríde

Press release

30 January 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs marks St Brigid’s Day, Lá Fhéile Bríde, with a Global Celebration of Women

Statement by Minister Coveney on Richard O’Halloran consular case

Statement

28 January 2022

Statement by Minister Coveney on Richard O’Halloran consular case

Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes Ireland’s Observer State status to the Pacific Alliance

Statement

27 January 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney on Nuclear Disarmament Coalition

Statement

27 January 2022

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney on Nuclear Disarmament Coalition

To Be Irish marks St Brigid’s Day with Global Celebrations of Women

Press release

26 January 2022

To Be Irish marks St Brigid’s Day with Global Celebrations of Women Department of Foreign Affairs celebrates leadership, creativity, and talent of women from Tuesday 1st February on tobeirish.ie

Minister Coveney welcomes first step in OECD accession discussions

Press release

25 January 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., welcomed today’s decision by the Council of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to open accession discussions with six candidate countries for OECD membership – Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru and Romania.

Department of Foreign Affairs provides consular assistance to over 1200 citizens in 2021

Press release

25 January 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs provides consular assistance to over 1200 citizens in 2021

2022 Emigrant Support Programme Opens

Press release

18 January 2022

2022 Emigrant Support Programme Opens

Minister Coveney announces record levels of funding for peace and reconciliation projects

Press release

18 January 2022

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney T.D., today announced the list of organisations awarded funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Reconciliation Fund in 2021.

Statement by Minister Coveney on death of David Sassoli

Statement

11 January 2022

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament.

Minister Brophy launches ‘Back for Business’ support programme for returning emigrants to Ireland

Press release

04 January 2022

Minister Brophy launches ‘Back for Business’ support programme for returning emigrants to Ireland

Statement by Minister Byrne in reaction to latest Eurobarometer survey

Statement

06 April 2022

Statement by Minister Byrne in reaction to latest Eurobarometer survey

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