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Statement delivered by Ireland at the 7th special session of the UNESCO Executive Board on Ukraine

16 March 2022

The Permanent Representative of Ireland to the OECD and UNESCO, Ambassador Gerard Keown, delivered a statement at UNESCO on the situation in Ukraine in all aspects of its mandate during the 7th special session of the Executive Board.

OECD Environmental Performance Review - Ireland 2021

11 May 2021

This report reviews the environmental performance of Ireland since the previous review in 2010.

Confronting Planetary Emergencies - Speech by President Michael D. Higgins

09 October 2020

The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, delivered his keynote address during the 2020 “New Approaches to Economic Challenges” OECD Conference on “Confronting Planetary Emergencies”

Launch of the OECD/DAC Review of Ireland

20 May 2020

Announcing the launch of the 2020 OECD/DAC Peer review of Ireland

Ireland's Inscriptions on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

18 February 2020

In December 2015, Ireland ratified the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Ireland has currently three inscriptions on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Uilleann Piping, Hurling and Harping.

2020 OECD Economic Surveys of Ireland

14 February 2020

2020 OECD Economic Surveys of Ireland

A concert of Irish Harping at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris

16 October 2019

This special performance sought to extend an appreciation and awareness of Irish Harping as a unique element of Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. In particular, the event underlined the historical and cultural importance of Harping on the island of Ireland.

IEA launches In-depth review of Ireland's Energy Policy 2019

15 April 2019

On Monday, 15th April 2019, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. welcomed the launch of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) 2019 Review of Ireland's Energy Policies.

UNESCO inscription of Hurling on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list

29 November 2018

The Permanent Representation of Ireland to UNESCO welcomed the news today that Hurling has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Hurling Presentation and Reception at the Embassy

12 November 2018

Hurling Presentation and Reception at the Embassy

Vacancy: Internships

12 July 2018

The Permanent Representation of Ireland to the OECD and UNESCO, based in Paris, is recruiting two stagiaires for a six-month internship, beginning September/October 2018.

Saint Patrick's Day reception on Wednesday 14th March

17 March 2018

Ireland’s Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, at the Delegation's annual Saint Patrick's Day reception on Wednesday 14th March

2018 OECD Economic Survey of Ireland Launch event in Dublin 8 March 2018

08 March 2018

2018 OECD Economic Survey of Ireland Launch event in Dublin 8 March 2018

Uilleann Piping performance and reception at the Embassy

19 September 2017

Uilleann Piping performance and reception at the Embassy

2017 MAB YOUTH FORUM. Committed to Sustainable Development, call for applications

10 August 2017

The secretariat of the MAB Programme and the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe are proud to announce the organization of the 2017 MAB YOUTH FORUM

Mary Robinson addresses OECD Council on Reform of the Development Assistance Committee

23 March 2017

Former President Mary Robinson addresses OECD Council on Reform of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC)

Minister Varadkar and Secretary-General of the OECD Angel Gurría

16 March 2017

Ambassador Dermot Nolan and the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the OECD were honoured to organise and host the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at the OECD on March 15th, 2017.

Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark

24 January 2017

The UNESCO Global Geoparks Council after having examined the relevant revalidation documents and reports, has decided to reconfirm Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark’s status as a UNESCO Global Geopark for a further four-year period.

City of Limerick awarded prestigious UNESCO Learning City Award 2017

23 January 2017

It is the recognition of exemplary progress made by the city in promoting inclusive education and lifelong learning in local communities.

Temporary Development Assistance Officer

22 March 2016

The Permanent Representation of Ireland to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris is seeking to recruit a Temporary Development Assistance Officer.

President meets the Irish Delegation to the OECD and UNESCO

21 July 2015

The Irish Delegation to the OECD and UNESCO met with the President, Michael D. Higgins, on the occasion of his visit to Paris for the ‘Sommet des Consciences’, 21 July 2015.

St. Patrick's Day 2015

17 March 2015

The OECD HQ was lit up in green to mark St. Patrick's Day 2015. This made the OECD the first international organisation in the world to "go green" as part of the annual 'Global Greening' campaign.

Minister Ruairí Quinn attends the 2014 ministerial

06 May 2014

Minister of Education and Skills Mr. Ruairí Quinn T.D. represented Ireland at the OECD's annual Ministerial Council meeting held in Paris on 6th-7th May.

The President of Ireland welcomed UNESCO's Director General Irina Bokova to Ireland

21 March 2014

On the morning of 21 March, Irina Bokova met with Michael D.Higgins at the President’s official residence in Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Taoiseach, Tánaiste and four ministers visit the OECD

07 February 2014

The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and members of the Government paid a working visit to the OECD today to discuss a range of economic and social policy issues with OECD experts following Ireland's successful exit from the EU IMF Programme.