2020 - Department of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister Coveney on Yemen attack

Press release

30 December 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on Yemen attack

Passport Service responds to changing demands in 2020

Press release

29 December 2020

Passport Service responds to changing demands in 2020

Update on Covid consular flights and ferry access for Irish residents stranded in Britain

News

22 December 2020

Update on Covid consular flights and ferry access for Irish residents stranded in Britain

Minister Coveney & Minister Ryan announce Covid consular flights and ferry access for Irish resident

Press release

21 December 2020

Minister Coveney & Minister Ryan announce Covid consular flights and ferry access for Irish residents stranded in Great Britain

Global Ireland Media Fund

News

20 December 2020

Global Ireland Media Fund

Ireland ranked 2nd in world for quality of life 2020 UNDP Index finds

News

18 December 2020

Ireland ranked 2nd in world for quality of life 2020 UNDP Index finds

Minister Coveney to announce launch of Global Migration Media Academy

Press release

18 December 2020

Minister Coveney to announce launch of Global Migration Media Academy

Minister Brophy announces additional €2.7 million in Irish Aid Funding for Irish NGOs in 2021

Press release

17 December 2020

Minister Brophy announces additional €2.7 million in Irish Aid Funding for Irish NGOs in 2021.

Minister Coveney launches Volume XII of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy

Press release

17 December 2020

Minister Coveney launches Volume XII of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy

Minister Byrne highlights Ireland’s support for LGBTI+ rights internationally at IIEA Webinar

Press release

15 December 2020

Minister Byrne highlights Ireland’s support for LGBTI+ rights internationally at IIEA Webinar

Minister Byrne speaks at Young Professionals Network event on EU Jobs

Press release

15 December 2020

Minister Byrne speaks at Young Professionals Network event on EU Jobs

Minister Brophy announces series of Conversation events including Gabriel Byrne and Graham Norton

News

15 December 2020

Minister Brophy announces series of Conversation events including Gabriel Byrne, Graham Norton, Emma Donoghue and Colum McCann

Appointment of Cultural Officers in London and New York under Global Ireland 2025

Press release

14 December 2020

Appointment of Cultural Officers in London and New York under Global Ireland 2025

Statement on normalisation of relations between Israel and Morocco

Statement

12 December 2020

Ireland welcomes the announcement made yesterday on normalisation of relations between Israel and Morocco.

Minister Byrne accompanies the Taoiseach at the European Council

News

10 December 2020

Minister Byrne accompanies the Taoiseach at the European Council

Minister Brophy congratulates World Food Programme on receiving Nobel Peace Prize

Press release

10 December 2020

Minister Brophy congratulates World Food Programme on receiving Nobel Peace Prize

Minister Brophy announces further assistance of €1m to humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique

Press release

10 December 2020

Minister Colm Brophy announces further Irish assistance of €1m to humanitarian crisis in northern Mozambique

Min Byrne pledges Ireland's ongoing support for Belarus during call with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Press release

09 December 2020

Minister Byrne pledges Ireland’s ongoing support for civil society in Belarus during call with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Minister Coveney inaugurates memorial monument commemorating lives of human rights defenders

Press release

09 December 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney inaugurates memorial monument commemorating the lives of human rights defenders

Minister Byrne welcomes EU-UK joint statement on implementation of Withdrawal Agreement

Statement

08 December 2020

Minister Byrne welcomes EU-UK joint statement on implementation of Withdrawal Agreement

Minister Brophy pledges €10 million to UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund

Press release

08 December 2020

Minister Brophy pledges €10 million to UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

08 December 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Statement from Minister Simon Coveney in response to EU-UK joint statement

Statement

08 December 2020

Statement from Minister Simon Coveney in response to EU-UK joint statement

Minister Brophy announces programme for To Be Irish, an initiative to connect our global diaspora

Press release

08 December 2020

Minister Brophy announces programme for To Be Irish, an initiative to connect our global diaspora

Minister Byrne to represent Ireland at General Affairs Council

Press release

08 December 2020

Minister Byrne to represent Ireland at General Affairs Council

Minister Simon Coveney participates in UN General Assembly Special Session on COVID-19

Press release

04 December 2020

Minister Simon Coveney participates in UN General Assembly Special Session on COVID-19

Minister Coveney announces €2.4 million Irish Aid response to Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

Press release

04 December 2020

Minister Coveney expresses grave concern regarding the conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia and announces €2.4 million Irish Aid response to Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis

Minister Thomas Byrne addresses Ministerial Council Meeting of the OSCE

Press release

04 December 2020

Minister Thomas Byrne addresses Ministerial Council Meeting of the OSCE

Min Coveney welcomes Council of Europe interim resolution on NI legacy issues

Statement

03 December 2020

Min Coveney welcomes Council of Europe interim resolution on NI legacy issues

Minister Simon Coveney to meet with French Ministerial colleagues in Paris

Press release

03 December 2020

Minister Simon Coveney to meet with French Ministerial colleagues in Paris

Minister Thomas Byrne Addresses the ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting

Press release

01 December 2020

Minister Thomas Byrne Addresses the ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting

Minister Brophy warns against complacency in global fight against HIV and AIDS

Press release

01 December 2020

Minister Brophy warns against complacency in global fight against HIV and AIDS

Minister Byrne to discuss Future of Europe at Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

Press release

01 December 2020

Minister Byrne to discuss Future of Europe at Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

Statement by Minister Coveney on Pat Finucane decision by SoSNI

News

30 November 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on Pat Finucane decision by SoSNI

Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., launches EU funding programme

Press release

25 November 2020

Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., launches EU funding programme

Minister Coveney addresses Arria Formula Meeting on the Peace Process in Afghanistan

Press release

20 November 2020

Minister Coveney addresses Arria Formula Meeting on the Peace Process in Afghanistan

Minister Coveney announces additional funding of €1m to UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees

Press release

19 November 2020

Minister Simon Coveney announces additional humanitarian funding of €1 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Launch of Diaspora Strategy 2025

Press release

19 November 2020

Launch of Diaspora Strategy 2025

Minister of State Colm Brophy announces almost £5.4 million in Emigrant Support Programme Funding

News

19 November 2020

Minister of State Colm Brophy announces almost £5.4 million in Emigrant Support Programme Funding to the Irish Community in Britain

Minister for Foreign Affairs and EU Foreign Ministers to discuss recent international developments

News

19 November 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., will attend a Video Conference of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers on Thursday, 19 November. Ministers are expected to discuss international developments, including US elections, the recent ceasefire agreement in Nagorno-Karabakh, the outbreak of conflict in Ethiopia and events in Varosha.

Minister of State Colm Brophy pledges €1 million to UNICEF Generation Unlimited initiative

Press release

18 November 2020

Minister of State Colm Brophy pledges €1 million to UNICEF Generation Unlimited initiative

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney on settlement announcements in the West Bank

Statement

17 November 2020

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. on settlement announcements in the West Bank

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D. on Belarus

Press release

17 November 2020

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D. on Belarus

Minister Byrne to participate in General Affairs Council meeting with EU Ministers

Press release

17 November 2020

Minister Byrne to participate in General Affairs Council meeting with EU Ministers

Plans for new Consulate General for the North of England

Announcement

16 November 2020

Plans for new Consulate General for the North of England

Min Brophy launches flagship UN report on impact of female genital mutilation and child marriage

Press release

12 November 2020

Minister Colm Brophy launches flagship UN report highlighting impact of female genital mutilation and child marriage

Ireland ranks No.1 in how it delivers foreign aid

Press release

10 November 2020

Ireland comes out on top of Principled Aid Index 2020 - gaining international recognition for Irish Aid programme

Statement by Minister Coveney on the death of Saeb Erekat

Statement

10 November 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on the death of Saeb Erekat

Launch of the Government of Ireland Official Development Assistance Annual Report 2019

Press release

10 November 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., and Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, T.D, will launch the 2019 Annual Report on Ireland’s Official Development Assistance today, 10 November 2020.

Min Coveney announces recipients of Presidential Distinguished Service Awards

Press release

06 November 2020

Minister Simon Coveney announces the 2020 recipients of the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards

Statement by Minister Coveney on demolitions in the West Bank

News

06 November 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on demolitions in the West Bank

Irish Aid announces €200,000 fund to support Sudan Flood Relief

Press release

03 November 2020

Irish Aid announces €200,000 fund to support Sudan Flood Relief

One week left to have your say on the Government’s new EU jobs strategy

Press release

29 October 2020

One week left to have your say on the Government’s new EU jobs strategy

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

28 October 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Statement by Minister on the 50th Ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

News

25 October 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on the 50th Ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Min Brophy announces support for mental health of frontline health workers in Ethiopia & Jordan

Press release

23 October 2020

Minister Brophy announces support for mental health of frontline health workers in Ethiopia and Jordan

Minister Brophy pledges €1 million in humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugee crisis

Press release

22 October 2020

Minister Brophy pledges €1 million in humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugee crisis

Min Brophy announces additional €500,000 funding for Red Cross in Central Sahel

Press release

20 October 2020

Minister Brophy announces additional €500,000 in funding for International Committee of the Red Cross humanitarian programmes in Central Sahel

Minister Brophy welcomes increased support for Irish Diaspora Communities

Press release

19 October 2020

Minister for the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D. welcomes increased support for Irish Diaspora communities

Ireland to support major UN conference on food systems in 2021

Press release

16 October 2020

Ireland to support major UN conference on food systems in 2021

Statement by the Minister Simon Coveney on settlement announcements in the West Bank

Statement

16 October 2020

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D. on settlement announcements in the West Bank

Remarks by Min Coveney to JC on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

News

15 October 2020

Remarks by Min Coveney to JC on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

Ministers welcome increased allocation for Overseas Aid

Press release

13 October 2020

Ministers welcome increased allocation for Overseas Aid €30 million increase to €868 million in 2021 will help protect Ireland from global threats and contribute to climate action

Minister Coveney & Minister Byrne to attend General Affairs Council meeting

Press release

13 October 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for European Affairs to attend General Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg today

Joint Statement on Covid-19

Press release

12 October 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis, jointly chaired a conference call to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland.

Minister Simon Coveney attends the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg today

Press release

12 October 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg to discuss developments in Belarus, Russia and how to strengthen the multilateral system.

Irish Aid Development Education Grants now open for applications

Press release

09 October 2020

Irish Aid Development Education grants are available to organisations in Ireland to enable exploration of international development issues and the Sustainable Development Goals, and to prompt greater engagement with how Ireland can best play its part in making the world a better place.

Minister Brophy congratulates Nobel Prize Peace Prize Winner, World Food Programme

Press release

09 October 2020

Minister Brophy congratulates Nobel Prize Peace Prize Winner, World Food Programme

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

08 October 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Byrne launches public consultation on new EU jobs strategy for Ireland

Press release

08 October 2020

Minister Byrne launches public consultation on new EU jobs strategy for Ireland. Members of public encouraged to make written submissions by 5 November.

Minister Thomas Byrne welcomes new direct ferry service to Portugal

Press release

07 October 2020

MoS Byrne welcomes new direct ferry service to Portugal

Minister Coveney opening remarks to Joint Committee on EU Affairs

Press release

07 October 2020

Minister Coveney opening remarks to Joint Committee on EU Affairs

Press release

07 October 2020

Minister Coveney opening remarks to Joint Committee on EU Affairs

Minister Byrne welcomes the work of An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, in relation to the situation in Be

Press release

05 October 2020

Minister Byrne welcomes the work of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in relation to the situation in Belarus

Min Coveney participates in UN Meeting marking 25th anniversary of Fourth World Conference on Women

Press release

01 October 2020

Minister Simon Coveney participates in High-Level UN Meeting marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women

Statement by Minister Thomas Byrne, T.D., on recent developments in Belarus

Statement

30 September 2020

Statement by Minister Thomas Byrne, T.D., on recent developments in Belarus

Statement by Min Coveney on death of Sheikh Sabah al Ahmed al Jaber al Sabah Emir of Kuwait

Statement

29 September 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on the death of Sheikh Sabah al Ahmed al Jaber al Sabah Emir of Kuwait

Michel Deon Prize awarded to Conor O’Clery

Press release

29 September 2020

Michel Deon Prize awarded to Conor O’Clery

Minister Coveney visits Washington DC

Press release

28 September 2020

Minister Coveney visits Washington DC

Minister Coveney meets with US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland

News

28 September 2020

Minister Coveney meets with US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland

Min Coveney participates in Ministerial Meeting of Alliance for Multilateralism

Press release

25 September 2020

Min Coveney participates in Ministerial Meeting of Alliance for Multilateralism

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

25 September 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Coveney Dáil Statement on Update on EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit

Speech

24 September 2020

Minister Coveney Dáil Statement on Update on EU-UK Negotiations on Brexit

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

24 September 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Coveney meets with the leaders of four Northern Ireland parties

News

24 September 2020

Minister Coveney meets with the leaders of four Northern Ireland parties

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney participates in high-level meetings at UN

Press release

23 September 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney participates in high-level meetings on the International Criminal Court and on accountability for human rights violations by the Syrian Regime

Statement by Minister for European Affairs Byrne on the EU Commission's New Pact on Migration

Statement

23 September 2020

Statement by Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., on the European Commission’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney meets with Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates 2020-2021

Press release

23 September 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., meets with Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates 2020-2021

Minister Colm Brophy invites applications for Irish Aid Civil Society Funding

Press release

23 September 2020

Minister Colm Brophy invites applications for Irish Aid Civil Society Funding

Minister Coveney & Minister Byrne to attend meeting of General Affairs Council

Press release

22 September 2020

Minister Coveney & Minister Byrne to attend meeting of General Affairs Council in Brussels

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on human rights violations in Belarus

Press release

21 September 2020

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on human rights violations in Belarus

Minister Byrne announces over €87k funding under Communicating Europe Initiative

Press release

18 September 2020

Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D. announces over €87k of funding for 20 organisations to promote greater understanding of the EU

Ireland House Tokyo Competition Winners Announced

Press release

17 September 2020

Ireland House Tokyo Competition Winners Announced

Updates to Green List

Press release

17 September 2020

Updates to Green List

Statement by Minister Byrne on State of Union address by Ursula von der Leyen

Statement

16 September 2020

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D, on the State of the Union address by President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen

Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., announces EU funding programme

Press release

16 September 2020

Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, T.D., announces EU funding programme to assist civil society organisations

Global Ireland Summit to discuss international challenges and opportunities for Ireland

News

14 September 2020

Global Ireland Summit to discuss international challenges and opportunities for Ireland

Statement on Moria camp by Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D.

Statement

11 September 2020

Statement on Moria camp by Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D.

Brexit is Closer Every Day Is Your Business Ready?

Press release

09 September 2020

Government launches Brexit Readiness Action Plan on the steps businesses and individuals should now take ahead of the end of the Transition Period on 31 December

Ireland welcomes ASEM Statement on COVID-19

Press release

07 September 2020

Ireland welcomes ASEM Statement on COVID-19

Minister Coveney addresses UN Security Council meeting on Belarus

Press release

04 September 2020

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, TD, addressed an informal UN Security Council meeting by videoconference today on the human rights situation in Belarus. He conveyed Ireland’s ongoing and deep concerns for restrictions on the right to free assembly, attacks on media freedoms, indiscriminate detentions and the treatment of those detained.

Minister Coveney welcomes Council of Europe decision on NI legacy issues

Press release

04 September 2020

Minister Coveney welcomes Council of Europe decision on NI legacy issues

Statement by Minister Coveney on the International Criminal Court & US measures

Statement

04 September 2020

Statement by Minister Coveney on the International Criminal Court & US measures

Min Coveney condemns poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

News

03 September 2020

Min Coveney condemns poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

Statement on Belarus by the Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D.

Statement

24 August 2020

Statement on Belarus by the Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D.

Minister Byrne announces Blue Star Programme 2020/21 open for registration

Press release

19 August 2020

Minister Byrne announces Blue Star Programme 2020/21 open for registration

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney, T.D., on the Belarus Presidential Elections

Press release

17 August 2020

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney, T.D., on the Belarus Presidential Elections

Irish Support for Global Responses to COVID-19 Reaches €123 Million

Press release

17 August 2020

Irish Support for Global Responses to COVID-19 Reaches €123 Million

Support for Lebanon

Press release

12 August 2020

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, announced the provision of medical equipment to Lebanon, following the explosion which devastated Beirut.

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the Belarus Presidential Elections

News

11 August 2020

Statement by Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence on the Belarus Presidential Elections

Minister Coveney announces reconciliation funding of over €2m for 78 projects

Statement

06 August 2020

Minister Coveney announces reconciliation funding of over €2m for 78 projects

Statement by Minister Coveney on the passing of John Hume

Statement

03 August 2020

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D., on the passing of John Hume. The people of Ireland, North and South, have lost a great leader and a true patriot.

Nominees for List of Arbitrators for the Withdrawal Agreement

News

30 July 2020

Nominees for List of Arbitrators for the Withdrawal Agreement

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the sixth anniversary of the downing of flight MH17

Statement

17 July 2020

Statement by Minister Simon Coveney on the sixth anniversary of the downing of flight MH17

Minister Byrne speaks to European colleagues and prepares for General Affairs Council

Press release

14 July 2020

Minister Byrne speaks to European colleagues and prepares for General Affairs Council

Minister Simon Coveney Marks 25th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

Press release

11 July 2020

Minister Simon Coveney Marks 25th Anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide

Minister Byrne announces €100k available to promote dialogue on Europe

Press release

10 July 2020

Minister Byrne announces €100k available to community and voluntary organizations to promote dialogue on the Future of Europe

Department of Foreign Affairs assists in the return of over 8,000 people during the COVID19 pandemic

Press release

07 July 2020

Department of Foreign Affairs assists in the return of over 8,000 people during the COVID19 pandemic

Thomas Byrne, T.D., appointed as Minister of State for European Affairs

Press release

02 July 2020

Thomas Byrne, T.D., has been appointed Minister of State for European Affairs.

Colm Brophy, T.D. appointed as Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora

Press release

02 July 2020

On 2 July 2020, Minister Colm Brophy, T.D. began his first day as Minister of State with responsibility for Ireland’s international aid programme and for the Irish diaspora.

Statement by Minister Coveney on national security law in Hong Kong

Press release

01 July 2020

Concern about the adoption by the National People’s Congress of a national security law in Hong Kong.

Ireland pledges €25m to the Syria Crisis in 2020

Press release

30 June 2020

Ireland pledges €25m to the Syria Crisis in 2020

Tanaiste Simon Coveney pledges support to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Press release

23 June 2020

Tanaiste Simon Coveney pledges support to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Ireland wins seat on United Nations Security Council

Press release

18 June 2020

Ireland wins seat on United Nations Security Council

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister Helen McEntee participate in General Affairs Council on Brexit

Press release

16 June 2020

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister Helen McEntee participate in General Affairs Council on Brexit

A New Day Will Be Global short film celebrates a unique Bloomsday

Press release

12 June 2020

A New Day Will Be Global short film celebrates a unique Bloomsday

International Donor Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees

Statement

26 May 2020

International Donor Conference in Solidarity with Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees in the Countries of the Region, amid COVID-19

Minister McEntee attends meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

News

26 May 2020

Minister McEntee attends meeting of Ministers for European Affairs

Statement on the death of Michael Hurley

Statement

25 May 2020

The Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Niall Burgess, and the Ambassador of Ireland to the People’s Republic of China, Eoin O’Leary, are deeply saddened to confirm the death in Beijing of Michael Hurley, the Deputy Head of the Embassy on Sunday 24 May

Africa Day 2020

Press release

24 May 2020

Africa Day 2020 moves online as cultural and community links between Ireland and Africa are celebrated across social media

Irish Aid ‘walks the talk’, says OECD

Press release

20 May 2020

Irish Aid ‘walks the talk’, says OECD

Statement following Quad Call on Covid-19 Response

Press release

19 May 2020

Statement following Quad Call on Covid-19 Response

Statement on 46th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings

News

17 May 2020

Statement on 46th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings

Statement by Tánaiste to mark IDAHOT 2020

News

17 May 2020

Statement by Tánaiste to mark IDAHOT 2020

Minister Helen McEntee to take part in the Financial Times virtual Conference “The Global Boardroom”

Press release

13 May 2020

Minister Helen McEntee to take part in the Financial Times virtual Conference “The Global Boardroom”

Tánaiste congratulates Mary Lawlor on appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Statement

30 April 2020

Tánaiste congratulates Mary Lawlor on appointment as UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders

Tanaiste Co-Chairs Covid-19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

News

30 April 2020

Tanaiste Co-Chairs Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Minister McEntee announces major programme to assist civil society organisations access EU funds

Press release

28 April 2020

Minister McEntee announces major programme to assist civil society organisations access EU funds

Statement by Tanaiste Simon Coveney on the passing of Dr. Tiede Herrema, Friday 24th April 2020

Statement

27 April 2020

Statement by Tanaiste Simon Coveney on the passing of Dr. Tiede Herrema, Friday 24th April 2020

Statement by Minister Helen McEntee, T.D. on the EU’s response to COVID-19

Press release

24 April 2020

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, T.D. on the EU’s response to COVID-19

Statement by Minister Helen McEntee, T.D. on the EU response to COVID19

Statement

24 April 2020

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee, T.D. on the EU response to COVID19

Statement by Tanaiste on developments in Israel

Statement

23 April 2020

Statement by Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. on developments in Israel

Tánaiste joins meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Press release

22 April 2020

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D., participated in a videoconference of EU Foreign Ministers. During the meeting, the Tánaiste and his counterparts discussed the EU’s response to COVID-19, the situation in Libya and the EU’s approach to Ukraine and the Eastern Partnership, particularly in the context of the pandemic.

Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs, Wednesday 22 April

Press release

22 April 2020

Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs, Wednesday 22 April

Tánaiste's Message to One World: Together at Home

Press release

19 April 2020

Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, addresses One World: Together at Home event about Ireland's response to COVID-19

Ireland supports international Covid-19 response

Press release

16 April 2020

Ireland makes additional €1 million available to the WHO’s programme of assistance to combat Covid-19 in Ethiopia, building on long term support for the healthcare system

Government’s Community Call – Shine Your Light

Press release

11 April 2020

Government’s Community Call – Shine Your Light

Tanaiste Co-Chairs Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Press release

09 April 2020

Tanauste Co-Chairs Covid 19 Joint Ministerial Conference Call

Statement by Tánaiste on the investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria

Press release

09 April 2020

Statement by Tánaiste Simon Coveney, T.D. on the investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Syria

Tanaiste Simon Coveney announces funding of €6 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Press release

08 April 2020

Tanaiste Simon Coveney announces funding of €6 million to UN Agency for Palestine Refugees

Tanaiste joins meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Press release

03 April 2020

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, T.D. joins meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Ireland contributes €10 million to UN Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID 19

Press release

01 April 2020

Ireland contributes €10 million to UN Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID 19

Joint Statement - Rule of Law in the context of the Covid-19 crisis

Statement

01 April 2020

Rule of Law in the context of the Covid-19 crisis – Joint Statement by Ireland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Statement on response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland

Press release

31 March 2020

Statement on response to COVID-19 on the island of Ireland

Statement on missile attacks in Saudi Arabia

Statement

30 March 2020

Statement on missile attacks in Saudi Arabia

Statement by the Tánaiste on the repatriation of Irish citizens from Peru

Statement

29 March 2020

Statement by the Tánaiste on the repatriation of Irish citizens from Peru

Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs, Tuesday 24 March

Press release

24 March 2020

Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs, Tuesday 24 March

Statement by the Irish and UK Governments

Press release

20 March 2020

Statement by the Irish and UK Governments following a telephone call between An Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, T.D. and Rt Hon Brandon Lewis, MP

General Travel Advisory for Irish citizens traveling overseas

Press release

20 March 2020

Today the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. has issued a general travel advisory for Irish citizens traveling overseas.

Statement by Tánaiste on UK Government Legacy Announcement

Press release

18 March 2020

Statement by Tánaiste on UK Government Legacy Announcement

Tánaiste calls on Irish tourists in Spain - who want to fly home - to do so by midnight Thursday

Statement

15 March 2020

Tánaiste calls on Irish tourists in Spain - who want to fly home - to do so by midnight Thursday

Tanaiste Statement on COVID-19 Travel Advice

News

14 March 2020

Tanaiste Statement on COVID-19 Travel Advice

Statement

13 March 2020

Tanaiste Statement on COVID-19 Travel Advice

NSMC Institutional Joint Communique, 11 March 2020

Press release

11 March 2020

NSMC Institutional Joint Communique - 11 March 2020

Tánaiste statement on the start of the criminal trial on the downing of flight MH 17

News

09 March 2020

Tánaiste statement on the start of the criminal trial on the downing of flight MH 17

Tánaiste statement on death of former UN Secretary General, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

Statement

05 March 2020

Tánaiste statement on death of former UN Secretary General, Javier Pérez de Cuéllar

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

05 March 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Tánaiste welcomes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Museum of Literature Ireland

Press release

04 March 2020

Tánaiste welcomes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Museum of Literature Ireland

Festival celebrating French-language and culture launches across Ireland

Press release

26 February 2020

Festival celebrating French-language and culture launches across Ireland

General Affairs Council, Tuesday 25 February 2020

News

25 February 2020

General Affairs Council, Tuesday 25 February 2020

Statement by the Tánaiste on settlement announcements in East Jerusalem

Statement

21 February 2020

Statement by the Tánaiste on settlement announcements in East Jerusalem

Statement by the Tánaiste on the Consular Aspects of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak

Statement

18 February 2020

Statement by the Tánaiste on the consular aspects of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak

Ireland Provides €500,000 to the WHO’s Emergency Appeal to Respond to Coronavirus

Press release

05 February 2020

The Government is allocating €500,000 to the World Health Organization to assist its vital work to help control the spread of the Coronavirus

Tánaiste Simon Coveney briefs Brexit Stakeholders Forum

Press release

29 January 2020

Tánaiste Simon Coveney briefs Brexit Stakeholders Forum

Statement by Tanaiste on the US Middle East Peace Initiative

Statement

28 January 2020

Statement by Tanaiste on the US Middle East Peace Initiative

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 27 January 2020

Press release

27 January 2020

International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 27 January 2020

Statement by Tanaiste Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. on the passing of Seamus Mallon

Press release

24 January 2020

Statement by Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. on the passing of Seamus Mallon

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

22 January 2020

New Ambassadors present Credentials

RTÉ and Irish Aid Launch New Touring Exhibition, “50 Countries, 50 Stories”

Press release

15 January 2020

RTÉ and Irish Aid Launch New Touring Exhibition, “50 Countries, 50 Stories”

Statement by the Tánaiste on death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said of Oman

Statement

11 January 2020

Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., on death of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al-Said of Oman

New Decade, New Approach

Press release

09 January 2020

A New Decade, A New Approach

Diplomats & Peacekeepers visit 80 schools around the country as part of Global Ireland programme

Press release

09 January 2020

Diplomats and Peacekeepers visit 80 secondary schools around the country as part of the Global Ireland Schools programme

Statement by Ireland on developments in Iran & Iraq

News

08 January 2020

Ireland joins EU partners in calling on all concerned to de-escalate, and in condemning the missile attacks overnight which targeted those involved in the fight against ISIS

MoS McEntee addresses Ireland’s diplomats on challenges & opportunities in 2020

News

06 January 2020

Ireland’s Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives, and Consuls General from over 90 missions gathered today to examine significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape as part of the Heads of Missions Conference 2020.

Ireland condemns the recent attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad

News

02 January 2020

Ireland condemns the recent attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad

2019 saw 1,700 cases of Irish citizens requesting consular assistance abroad

Press release

01 January 2020

2019 saw 1,700 cases of Irish citizens requesting consular assistance abroad