Minister Flanagan highlights ongoing success of the Blue Star Programme

04 January 2017

Minister Flanagan highlights ongoing success of the Blue Star Programme

Minster Flanagan welcomes announcement of Japanese Foreign Minister's visit to Ireland

22 December 2016

Minster Flanagan welcomes announcement of Japanese Foreign Minister's visit to Ireland

Minister Flanagan and MoS McHugh launch new strategy for Development Education in Ireland

21 December 2016

Minister Flanagan and MoS McHugh launch new strategy for Development Education in Ireland

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Berlin

19 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Berlin

Minister Flanagan welcomes UN resolution on Aleppo

19 December 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes UN resolution on Aleppo

Minister Flanagan condemns the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey

19 December 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns the assassination of the Russian Ambassador to Turkey

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Aleppo, Syria

16 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Aleppo, Syria

In a keynote address to the EMI, Minister Flanagan says Ireland is firmly on “Team EU”

15 December 2016

In a keynote address to the EMI, Minister Flanagan says Ireland is firmly on “Team EU”

Minister Flanagan demands an end to the slaughter of civilians in Aleppo

14 December 2016

Minister Flanagan demands an end to the slaughter of civilians in Aleppo

Minister Flanagan announces over €1 million in grants at annual Reconciliation Networking Forum

14 December 2016

Minister Flanagan announces over €1 million in grants at annual Reconciliation Networking Forum

Minister Flanagan in Belfast for 2016 Reconciliation Networking Forum

14 December 2016

Minister Flanagan in Belfast for 2016 Reconciliation Networking Forum and discussions on the implementation of the Fresh Start & Stormont House Agreements

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €14 million in humanitarian funding to the UN CERF

13 December 2016

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €14 million in humanitarian funding to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Ibrahim Halawa case

13 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Ibrahim Halawa case

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce the release of €3.92m in development funding to GOAL

13 December 2016

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce the release of €3.92m in development funding to GOAL

New Ambassadors present Credentials

13 December 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Flanagan welcomes nomination of Rex Tillerson as US Secretary of State

13 December 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes nomination of Rex Tillerson as US Secretary of State

Minister Flanagan expresses his condolences on the passing of Jim Prior

12 December 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses his condolences on the passing of Jim Prior

Minister Flanagan discusses Syria with EU Foreign Ministers & announces increased humanitarian aid

12 December 2016

Minister Flanagan discusses Syria with EU Foreign Ministers & announces increased humanitarian aid

Minister Flanagan signs EU Trust Fund to support peace in Colombia

12 December 2016

Minister Flanagan signs EU Trust Fund to support peace in Colombia

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today

12 December 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today

Statement by Minister Flanagan on bombing in Cairo

11 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on bombing in Cairo

Statement by Minister Flanagan on bombings in Istanbul

11 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on bombings in Istanbul

Minister Flanagan and Minister of State McHugh announce funding of €2.3m for South Sudan victims

09 December 2016

Minister Flanagan and Minister of State McHugh announce funding of €2.3m for South Sudan victims

11 individuals to be honoured at Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for Irish Abroad ceremony

08 December 2016

11 individuals to be honoured at Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for Irish Abroad ceremony

Focus on Brexit in Minister Flanagan's visit to London

07 December 2016

Focus on Brexit in Minister Flanagan's visit to London

Legacy issues, inquests and the Pat Finucane case discussed today at the Council of Europe

07 December 2016

Legacy issues, including legacy bodies, inquests and the Pat Finucane case discussed today at the Council of Europe

Minister Flanagan to visit London for political, community & business engagements

07 December 2016

Minister Flanagan to visit London for political, community & business engagements

Minister Flanagan welcomes US decision which will allow Cork-Boston fights

05 December 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes US decision which will allow Cork-Boston fights

Minister Flanagan commends positive bilateral talks with Minister Ayrault

01 December 2016

Minister Flanagan commends positive bilateral talks with Minister Ayrault

Statement by Minster Flanagan on Colombian peace process

01 December 2016

Statement by Minster Flanagan on Colombian peace process

Statement by Minister Flanagan on UNSC Resolution 2321 (2016) on DPRK

01 December 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan following the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of Resolution 2321 (2016) on the DPRK

Minister Flanagan to meet French Foreign Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault in Paris

01 December 2016

Minister Flanagan to meet French Foreign Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault in Paris

Minister visits France to meet Foreign Minister Ayrault & lead EI Trade Mission

30 November 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charles Flanagan T.D. visits France to meet Foreign Minister Ayrault in Paris & lead an EI Trade Delegation in Lyon

New Ambassadors present Credentials

29 November 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Plane Crash in Colombia

29 November 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Plane Crash in Colombia

Minister McHugh begins visit to Kenya

29 November 2016

The Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Joe McHugh TD, today begins a four-day visit to Kenya, on the first formal visit to the country by a Government Minister since the re-opening of the Embassy of Ireland in Nairobi in October 2014

Minister Flanagan meets with Maltese Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

29 November 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Mr. Charlie Flanagan TD, met this evening, along with the Taoiseach and Minister of State Dara Murphy, with the Maltese Prime Minister, Mr. Joseph Muscat and the Maltese Minister for Foreign Affairs , Mr George Vella.

Minister Flanagan and First Minister Sturgeon meet at Iveagh House in Dublin

28 November 2016

Minister Flanagan and First Minister Sturgeon meet at Iveagh House in Dublin

Minister Flanagan Expresses Condolences on Death of Fidel Castro

28 November 2016

Minister Flanagan Expresses Condolences on Death of Fidel Castro

Minister Flanagan launches publication of Volume X of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy

24 November 2016

Minister Flanagan launches publication of Volume X of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy

Minister Flanagan meets with Polish Foreign Minister, Witold Waszczykowski

24 November 2016

Minister Flanagan meets with Polish Foreign Minister, Witold Waszczykowski

Minister Flanagan meets with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

23 November 2016

Minister Flanagan meets with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Minister Flanagan Announces €2 million Funding for International Committee of the Red Cross

21 November 2016

Minister Flanagan Announces €2 million Funding for International Committee of the Red Cross

Minister Flanagan to meet with Peter Maurer, ICRC President

21 November 2016

Minister Flanagan to meet with Peter Maurer, ICRC President

Day Three of Minister Flanagan's Gulf Trade Mission focuses on Education & Healthcare Innovation

15 November 2016

Day Three of Minister Flanagan's Gulf Trade Mission focuses on Education & Healthcare Innovation

Minister Murphy attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

14 November 2016

Minister Murphy attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to discuss Turkey, Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood, and the EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy

Minister of State Murphy to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

14 November 2016

Minister of State Murphy to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels to discuss Turkey, Eastern Partnership, Southern Neighbourhood, and the EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy

Minister Flanagan leads EI trade mission to Gulf

14 November 2016

Minister Flanagan leads EI trade mission to Gulf

MoS McHugh represents Government at Memorial Event for Victims of Sousse Terrorist Attack

12 November 2016

Minister of State Joe McHugh represents Government at Memorial Event for Victims of Sousse Terrorist Attack

Minister Flanagan's statement on Ibrahim Halawa case

12 November 2016

Minister Flanagan's statement on Ibrahim Halawa case

Minister Flanagan and Minister of State McHugh announce €3.9 million humanitarian funding

11 November 2016

Minister Flanagan and Minister of State McHugh announce €3.9 million in additional humanitarian funding for crises in Central and West Africa

Statement by Minister Flanagan on developments in Turkey

04 November 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on developments in Turkey

Minister Flanagan identifies four key outcomes from the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit

Case Study

02 November 2016

Minister Flanagan identifies four key outcomes from the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit

Minister Flanagan welcomes agreement of CETA deal between the EU and Canada

30 October 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes agreement of CETA deal between the EU and Canada as positive news for Ireland

Minister Flanagan holds bilateral talks with US Secretary of State, John Kerry

30 October 2016

Minister Flanagan holds bilateral talks with US Secretary of State, John Kerry

Minister Flanagan welcomes new UN Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament

28 October 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes new UN Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament

Minister Flanagan welcomes significant progress on CETA in Belgium

27 October 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes significant progress on CETA in Belgium

Minister Flanagan congratulates Naomi Long on election as Leader of the Alliance Party

27 October 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates Naomi Long on election as Leader of the Alliance Party

Minister Flanagan Launches Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2015

27 October 2016

Minister Flanagan Launches Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Annual Report 2015

Minister of State McHugh announces over £4.7 Million in ESP Funding to Irish Community in Britain

26 October 2016

Minister of State McHugh announces over £4.7 Million in Emigrant Support Funding for Irish Community in Britain

Minister Flanagan travels to Newry to meet business leaders on Brexit

26 October 2016

Minister Flanagan travels to Newry to meet business leaders on Brexit

Government approval of new strategies for Asia-Pacific and the Americas

25 October 2016

Minister Flanagan secures Government approval to commence work on new cross-sectoral strategies for Asia-Pacific and The Americas

Minister Flanagan condemns Belfast Murder

21 October 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns Belfast Murder

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh announce additional €1.5 million humanitarian funding for Haiti

21 October 2016

Minister Flanagan and Minister of State McHugh announce additional €1.5 million in humanitarian funding for Haiti in response to Hurricane Matthew

Address by Minister Flanagan to Dáil Éireann on Syria

20 October 2016

Address by Minister Flanagan to Dáil Éireann on Syria

Minister Flanagan launches major SFI-NSFC funding partnership

18 October 2016

Minister Flanagan launches major SFI-NSFC partnership

Minister Flanagan focuses 13th ETC on the high potential of Asia-Pacific for Irish exporters

18 October 2016

Minister Flanagan focuses 13th ETC on the high potential of Asia-Pacific for Irish exporters

Min. Flanagan joins EU Foreign Ministers in agreeing positions on Syria, Tunisia, EU Global Strategy

17 October 2016

Minister Flanagan joins EU Foreign Ministers in agreeing common positions on Syria, Tunisia & the EU Global Strategy

Minister Flanagan represents Ireland at EU Foreign Affairs Council

17 October 2016

Minister Flanagan represents Ireland at EU Foreign Affairs Council

New Ambassadors present Credentials

13 October 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Flanagan addresses the Dáil on Budget 2017

13 October 2016

Minister Flanagan addresses the Dáil on Budget 2017

Statement by Minister Flanagan on ongoing issues at GOAL

13 October 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on ongoing issues at GOAL

Minister Flanagan holds constructive talks with Commission Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier

12 October 2016

Minister Flanagan holds constructive talks with Commission Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €10m in additional funding for ODA in 2017

11 October 2016

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €10m in additional funding for ODA in 2017

Minister Flanagan condemns bombing in Turkey

10 October 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns bombing in Turkey

Minister welcomes Nobel Peace Prize to Santos Colombian President

07 October 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs welcomes awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos.

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh authorise airlift of emergency relief supplies to Haiti

07 October 2016

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh authorise airlift of emergency relief supplies to Haiti in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Minister Flanagan and MoS McHugh announce humanitarian assistance to besieged Mosul, Iraq

07 October 2016

Minister Flanagan and MoS McHugh announce Airlift of humanitarian assistance to people besieged by ISIS in Mosul, Iraq

Minister Flanagan Addresses Dáil Éireann on Topical Issues Debate on Aleppo

06 October 2016

Minister Flanagan Addresses Dáil Éireann on Topical Issues Debate on Aleppo

Minister Flanagan's statement on nomination of Antonio Guterres by UNSG

06 October 2016

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan on the recommendation by the UN Security Council to the General Assembly of the appointment of new UN Secretary-General António Guterres

Minister Flanagan thanks outgoing Alliance leader David Ford MLA

06 October 2016

Minister Flanagan thanks outgoing Alliance leader David Ford MLA

Minister announces €7.5 million funding for Syrians & meets with EU Commissioner Stylianides

06 October 2016

Minister Flanagan announces €7.5 million funding for Syrians & meets with EU Commissioner Stylianides

Minister Flanagan addresses Seanad Éireann on Brexit

05 October 2016

Minister Flanagan addresses Seanad Éireann on Brexit

Minister Flanagan urges Colombia to remain committed to the peace process

03 October 2016

Minister Flanagan urges Colombia to remain committed to the peace process and to return to the negotiating table

Update on Consular Case of Ibrahim Halawa

03 October 2016

Update by Minister Flanagan on Halawa case

Minister Flanagan launches BICC Brexit seminar series

29 September 2016

Minister Flanagan launches BICC Brexit seminar series

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan TD condemns horrific violence against Aleppo

29 September 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan TD condemns horrific violence against Aleppo

Minister McHugh convenes Inter-Departmental discussions on Human Rights

28 September 2016

Minister McHugh convenes Inter-Departmental discussions on Human Rights

Minister Flanagan welcomes interim report into downing of flight MH17 over the Ukraine

28 September 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes interim report into downing of flight MH17 over the Ukraine

Minister Flanagan meets Head of UN Peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous

28 September 2016

Minister Flanagan meets Head of UN Peacekeeping, Hervé Ladsous

Minister Flanagan expresses sympathies on the death of Shimon Peres

28 September 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Charlie Flanagan, TD, expresses sympathies on the death of Shimon Peres

Minister Flanagan welcomes Top Rating for Passport Service in CXi Survey

27 September 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes Top Rating for Passport Service in CXi Survey

Flanagan calls on Russian Federation to recognise consequences of its military action in Aleppo

26 September 2016

Minister Flanagan calls on Russian Federation to recognise catastrophic consequences of its military actions in Aleppo

Minister Flanagan Addresses UN General Assembly on Ireland’s Foreign Policy Priorities

24 September 2016

Minister Flanagan Addresses UN General Assembly on Ireland’s Foreign Policy Priorities

Minister Flanagan welcomes North Belfast Parading Agreement

23 September 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan T.D., has welcomed today’s announcement of an agreement on parading and associated protests in the Crumlin Road and Twaddell area of North Belfast.

Minister Flanagan to address United Nations General Assembly in New York

19 September 2016

Minister Flanagan to address United Nations General Assembly in New York

2016 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad Recipients announced

19 September 2016

2016 Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad Recipients announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Charles Flanagan, T.D.

Minister McHugh addresses Irish Network USA Annual Conference during visit to San Francisco

16 September 2016

Minister McHugh addresses Irish Network USA Annual Conference during visit to San Francisco

Minister Flanagan welcomes new California building regulations following Berkeley balcony collapse

15 September 2016

Minister Flanagan commends the advocacy of those affected by the Berkeley balcony collapse following legal changes in California to prevent future tragedies

Minister Flanagan holds bilateral talks in Dublin with SoSNI James Brokenshire

13 September 2016

Minister Flanagan holds bilateral talks in Dublin with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, James Brokenshire

New Ambassadors present Credentials

13 September 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Flanagan to meet Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Dublin

13 September 2016

Minister Flanagan to meet Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday 13 September

Minister Flanagan delivers keynote address at British Irish Association Conference in Oxford

10 September 2016

Minister Flanagan delivers keynote address at British Irish Association Conference in Oxford

State Marks Centenary of Death of Thomas Kettle MP

09 September 2016

State Marks Centenary of Death of Thomas Kettle MP

Minister Flanagan's Statement on Reports of Testing of Nuclear Explosive by North Korea

09 September 2016

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan TD, on Reports of a Nuclear Weapons Test Having Been Carried Out by North Korea

Irish priorities clearly set out during Iveagh House meeting with David Davis MP

08 September 2016

Irish priorities clearly set out during Iveagh House meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, David Davis MP

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, to host UK Secretary of State

08 September 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, to host UK Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis MP for talks at Iveagh House

Minister Flanagan to attend special Council of Europe meeting on Turkey

07 September 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend special Council of Europe meeting on Turkey

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Delegates from Six Fellow "Small Advanced Economies" to Dublin

05 September 2016

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Delegates from Six Fellow "Small Advanced Economies" to Dublin

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh announce €3.5 million humanitarian support for Nigeria and Iraq

05 September 2016

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh announce €3.5 million humanitarian support for crises in Nigeria and Iraq

Minister Flanagan attends informal meetings of EU and OSCE Foreign Ministers

02 September 2016

Minister Flanagan attends informal meetings of EU and OSCE Foreign Ministers to discuss Ukraine, Turkey, EU Global Strategy and Counter-Terrorism

Minister Charlie Flanagan TD holds discussions with Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

31 August 2016

Minister Charlie Flanagan TD holds discussions with Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders

Minister McHugh Launches Irish Aid Annual Report 2015

29 August 2016

Minister McHugh Launches Irish Aid Annual Report 2015

Minister McHugh and Tourism Ireland launch new Tourism Ireland Japanese language website

29 August 2016

The Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Mr. Joe McHugh TD, along with the CEO of Tourism Ireland, Mr. Niall Gibbons, today launched the new Tourism Ireland Japanese language website at the Chester Beatty Library.

Minister Flanagan convenes meeting of Ireland’s Ambassadors and Consuls General in Dublin

29 August 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, will today welcome Irish Ambassadors and Consuls General from more than 80 locations globally back to Dublin Castle for a Departmental Conference.

Statement from Minister Flanagan re: Consular Assistance in Rio de Janeiro

26 August 2016

Statement from Minister Flanagan re: Consular Assistance in Rio de Janeiro

Minister Flanagan’s statement on death of former Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Barry

26 August 2016

Minister Flanagan offers his condolences on the death of former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Barry

Minister Flanagan welcomes Colombia Peace Agreement

25 August 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes Colombia Peace Agreement

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan T.D. on Earthquake in Italy

24 August 2016

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan T.D. on Earthquake in Italy

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Irish-led UN Agreement on Global Approach To Helping Refugees & Migrants

15 August 2016

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Irish-led UN Agreement on A Global Approach To Helping Refugees and Migrants

Minister Flanagan Invites Passport Service Users to Participate in Customer Service Survey

Case Study

10 August 2016

Minister Flanagan Invites Passport Service Users to Participate in Customer Service Survey

Statement from Minister Charlie Flanagan TD on the Death of Bishop Edward Daly

08 August 2016

Statement from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan TD, on the Death of Bishop Edward Daly

Minister Flanagan announces €1.2 million in N.I. peace and reconciliation funding

05 August 2016

Minister Flanagan announces over €1.2 million in funding in support of further peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Minister McHugh Presents Certificates to Student Participants in First Global Irish Summer Camp

03 August 2016

Minister McHugh Presents Certificates to Student Participants in First Global Irish Summer Camp

Minister Flanagan Launches Rio 2016 Travel and Consular Advice, Encourages Downloading of TravelWise

03 August 2016

Minister Flanagan Launches Rio 2016 Travel and Consular Advice, and Encourages Downloading of TravelWise Smartphone App

Remarks by Minister Charles Flanagan T.D. at Execution Commemoration for Roger Casement

03 August 2016

Remarks by Minister Charles Flanagan T.D. at Execution Commemoration for Roger Casement

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan regarding today’s murder in Rouen, France

26 July 2016

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan regarding today’s murder in Rouen, France

Minister Flanagan addresses ceremony in memory of Ambassador Christopher Ewart-Biggs, Judith Cooke

25 July 2016

Minister Flanagan addresses ceremony in memory of Ambassador Christopher Ewart-Biggs and Judith Cooke

Minister Flanagan Expresses Revulsion at Gun Attack in Munich

22 July 2016

Minister Flanagan Expresses Revulsion at Gun Attack in Munich

Minister Flanagan attends extraordinary British Irish Council Summit in Cardiff

22 July 2016

Minister Flanagan attends extraordinary British Irish Council Summit in Cardiff

Minister Flanagan convenes Export Trade Council to discuss next steps following UK Referendum

20 July 2016

Minister Flanagan convenes Export Trade Council to discuss next steps following UK Referendum

Minister Flanagan to convene Export Trade Council to discuss market diversification

19 July 2016

Minister Flanagan to convene Export Trade Council to discuss market diversification

Minister Flanagan attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

18 July 2016

Flanagan attends EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on situation in Turkey

18 July 2016

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on situation in Turkey

Minister Flanagan attends Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

18 July 2016

Minister Flanagan attends Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Statement from Minister Charlie Flanagan on events in Nice

15 July 2016

Statement from Minister Charlie Flanagan on events in Nice

Minister Flanagan congratulates the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

14 July 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Minister Flanagan attends the 11th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit

14 July 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, T.D. arrived in Mongolia yesterday to represent Ireland at the 11th Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, which begins today, 14 July.

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Peaceful Twelfth

13 July 2016

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Peaceful Twelfth

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan on renewed fighting in South Sudan

11 July 2016

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan on renewed fighting in South Sudan

Statement by Minister Flanagan Regarding Consular Matters in South Sudan

10 July 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan Regarding Consular Matters in South Sudan

Minister McHugh announces €600K humanitarian funding for South Sudan Refugees

10 July 2016

Minister McHugh announces €600K humanitarian funding for South Sudan Refugees

Minister Flanagan sets out Ireland's views post UK referendum to Ambassadors from 75 countries

10 July 2016

Minister Flanagan sets out Ireland's views post UK referendum to Ambassadors representing 75 countries

Minister Flanagan concludes politics and trade focussed visit to Berlin

08 July 2016

Affirms Ireland’s place at the heart of the EU Highlights unique situation of island of Ireland in a post Brexit context

Minister Flanagan in Berlin for talks with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier

08 July 2016

Ministers to discuss outcome of UK referendum

Minister of State Joe McHugh to visit Uganda and launch new five year strategy for Ireland in Uganda

08 July 2016

Irish Aid programme, economic relations and diaspora engagement focus of visit

Minister Flanagan addresses the Asia Matters Summit

06 July 2016

Minister Flanagan addresses the Asia Matters Summit

New Ambassadors present Credentials

05 July 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister McHugh urges those travelling to US on J1 to check out J1 guide, download TravelWise app

30 June 2016

Minister McHugh urges those travelling to US on J1 to check out J1 guide, download TravelWise app

Flanagan has discussions in Belfast on UK EU Referendum, Stormont House & Fresh Start Agreement

29 June 2016

Minister Flanagan has political discussions in Belfast on UK EU Referendum result & welcomes progress on Stormont House & Fresh Start Agreements

Minister Flanagan expresses disappointment and concern following delay in Ibrahim Halawa case

29 June 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses deep disappointment and concern following delay in Ibrahim Halawa case

Minister Flanagan condemns attack on Istanbul Airport

29 June 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns attack on Istanbul Airport

Minister Flanagan in Belfast for discussions on the outcome of the UK referendum

28 June 2016

Minister Flanagan in Belfast for discussions on the outcome of the UK referendum and the implementation of the Fresh Start Agreement

Minister Flanagan offers his condolences on the death of Lord Patrick Mayhew

27 June 2016

Minister Flanagan offers his condolences on the death of former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Lord Patrick Mayhew

Minister Flanagan addresses Northern Ireland dimension of UK referendum result

27 June 2016

Minister Flanagan addresses Northern Ireland dimension of UK referendum result

No change to Irish Passport Entitlements following Referendum – Minister Flanagan

27 June 2016

No change to Irish Passport Entitlements following Referendum – Minister Flanagan

Minister Flanagan expresses pride at performance of Republic of Ireland football team

26 June 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses pride at performance of Republic of Ireland football team

Minister Flanagan commends Northern Ireland football team

25 June 2016

Minister Flanagan commends Northern Ireland football team

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in response to the UK referendum outcome

24 June 2016

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in response to the outcome of the UK referendum

Flanagan expresses disappointment at US Supreme Court Split Decision on immigration measures

23 June 2016

Flanagan expresses disappointment at US Supreme Court Split Decision on immigration measures

Minister Flanagan welcomes Colombia Peace Agreement

23 June 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes Colombia Peace Agreement

Minister Flanagan Addresses Seanad Éireann on Eve of Important UK EU Referendum

22 June 2016

Minister Flanagan Addresses Seanad Éireann on Eve of Important UK EU Referendum

Flanagan Welcomes Establishment of Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition

20 June 2016

Flanagan Welcomes Establishment of Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition

Minister Flanagan attends EU Foreign Affairs Council

20 June 2016

Minister Flanagan attends EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the Arctic, the Sahel, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the Middle East Peace Process and visa liberalisation in the context of EU-Georgia relations

Minister Flanagan joins EU Foreign Ministers at Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

20 June 2016

Minister Flanagan joins EU Foreign Ministers at Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Minister Flanagan concludes Middle East visit in Cairo

17 June 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, concluded his four day working visit to the Middle East today in Cairo where he met with his Egyptian counterpart, Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry.

Africa Ireland Economic Forum Opens in The Convention Centre Dublin

17 June 2016

Africa Ireland Economic Forum Opens in The Convention Centre Dublin

Minister McHugh hosts reception to open Africa Ireland Economic Forum

16 June 2016

Minister McHugh hosts reception to open Africa Ireland Economic Forum and launch Irish Chapter of Business Ireland Africa

Statement from Minister Flanagan on the death of Jo Cox MP

16 June 2016

Statement from Minister Flanagan on the death of Jo Cox MP

Minister Charlie Flanagan TD has expressed his horror at the shooting of Labour MP Jo Cox

16 June 2016

Minister Charlie Flanagan TD has expressed his horror at the shooting of Labour MP Jo Cox

Minister McHugh to meet Irish community contacts during pre-referendum visit to London

15 June 2016

Minister McHugh to meet Irish community contacts during pre-referendum visit to London

Minister Flanagan announces funding of €4.5 million for UN Palestine Refugee Agency

15 June 2016

Minister Flanagan announces funding of €4.5 million for UN Palestine Refugee Agency

Minister Flanagan condemns Paris killings

14 June 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns Paris killings

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, begins visit to Middle East

13 June 2016

Minister begins by visiting Irish peacekeeping troops serving in the Golan Heights

Minister Flanagan launches TravelWise - a new smartphone travel app

10 June 2016

Minister Flanagan launches TravelWise - a new smartphone travel app

Minister Flanagan's Statement on the Loughinisland Report

09 June 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Mr. Charlie Flanagan T.D., reacts to the report by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland on the Loughinisland murders.

Minister Flanagan convenes meeting of the Export Trade Council (ETC) to discuss the UK Referendum

08 June 2016

Minister Falanagan convenes meeting of the Export Trade Council (ETC) to discuss the UK Referendum

Minister Flanagan welcomes publication of the report of panel looking at paramilitarism

07 June 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes publication of the report of panel looking at paramilitarism

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh Welcome Research Findings on RTÉ Radio Longwave Listenership

03 June 2016

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh Welcome Research Findings on RTÉ Radio Longwave Listenership

Minister Flanagan statement at conclusion of Paris Conference on Middle East Peace Process

03 June 2016

Minister Flanagan Statement at conclusion of Paris Conference on Middle East Peace Process

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to attend French Middle East Peace Conference

03 June 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to attend French Middle East Peace Conference

Statement from Minister Flanagan on Ibrahim Halawa

02 June 2016

Statement from Minister Flanagan on Ibrahim Halawa

New Ambassadors present Credentials

01 June 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Minister Flanagan to meet local political leaders during visit to Liverpool and Manchester

01 June 2016

Minister Flanagan to meet local political leaders during visit to Liverpool and Manchester

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €5 million in humanitarian funding for Syria & Yemen

30 May 2016

Minister Flanagan & MoS McHugh announce €5 million in humanitarian funding for the people of Syria & Yemen

Minister Flanagan delivers keynote address at RIA conference on International Affairs

30 May 2016

Minister Flanagan delivers keynote address on Ireland’s Identity and Values in Foreign Policy at RIA conference on International Affairs

Minister Joe McHugh Welcomes Free Africa Day 2016 Event at Farmleigh

28 May 2016

Minister Joe McHugh Welcomes Free Africa Day 2016 Event at Farmleigh

Minister Flanagan congratulates Major General Michael Beary on appointment as UNIFIL Head of Mission

27 May 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates Major General Michael Beary on his appointment as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL

Minister Flanagan Launches Euro 2016 Fans' "Travel Wise" Leaflet

27 May 2016

Minister Flanagan is joined by FAI President, John Delaney, to launch Euro 2016 Fans’ “Travel Wise” Information Leaflet for fans travelling to France

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the release of Nadiya Savchenko

26 May 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the release of Nadiya Savchenko

Flanagan Lays Wreath at State Ceremonial Event Marking Deaths of British Soldiers in the Rising

26 May 2016

Minister Flanagan Lays Wreath at State Ceremonial Event Marking Deaths of British Soldiers in the Easter Rising

Minister Flanagan welcomes the formation of the new Executive in Northern Ireland today

25 May 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes the formation of the new Executive in Northern Ireland today

Minister Flanagan welcomes TRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Letterkenny

25 May 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes TRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Letterkenny

Flanagan to visit Derry for engagement on the UK-EU Referendum and political, community meetings

24 May 2016

Minister Flanagan to visit Derry for engagement on the UK-EU Referendum and meetings with political and community representatives

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh congratulate Mary Robinson on appointment as UN Special Envoy

24 May 2016

Ministers Flanagan and McHugh congratulate Mary Robinson on appointment as UN Special Envoy

Minister attends Eastern Partnership Ministerial, meets with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels

23 May 2016

Minister Flanagan attends the Eastern Partnership Ministerial and meets with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels

Minister Flanagan to attend Eastern Partnership Ministerial and EU Foreign Affairs Council

23 May 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend Eastern Partnership Ministerial and EU Foreign Affairs Council

Minister Flanagan to deliver keynote speech at IIEA Conference on the risk Brexit poses to business

18 May 2016

Minister Flanagan to deliver keynote speech at IIEA Conference on the risk Brexit poses to business

Minister Flanagan visits Belfast for meetings with political community

18 May 2016

Minister Flanagan visits Belfast for meetings with political community

Minister Flanagan to attend memorial service to mark 42nd anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

16 May 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend memorial service to mark 42nd anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Agreement of Flags Protocol

12 May 2016

Minister Flanagan Welcomes Agreement of Flags Protocol

Minister Flanagan congratulates Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness on their re-appointment

12 May 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness on their re-appointment today as First and deputy First Ministers of Northern Ireland

Minister Flanagan invites the public to attend Africa Day events

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11 May 2016

Minister Flanagan invites the public to attend Africa Day events

Minister Flanagan condemns Belfast murder

10 May 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns Belfast murder

Minister Flanagan identifies immediate priorities for his Ministry

09 May 2016

Minister Flanagan identifies immediate priorities for his Ministry

Minister Flanagan speaks on migration in the Dáil

28 April 2016

Minister Flanagan speaks on migration in the Dáil

Minister Flanagan welcomes release of Joshua Molloy in Iraq

24 April 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes release of Joshua Molloy in Iraq

Minister Flanagan highlights concerns about implications for the border in the event of a ‘Brexit’

21 April 2016

Minister Flanagan highlights concerns about implications for the border in the event of a ‘Brexit’

Minister Flanagan announces his “first 11” Top Tips for Irish fans travelling to the Euros

19 April 2016

Minister Flanagan announces his “first 11” Top Tips for Irish fans travelling to to France for the 2016 UEFA European Football Championship

Minister Flanagan meets with EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg to discuss Colombia and migration

19 April 2016

Minister Flanagan meets with EU Foreign Ministers in Luxembourg to discuss Colombia and migration

Minister Flanagan to Host British & US Ambassadors at business networks' event in Iveagh House

18 April 2016

Minister Flanagan to Host British & US Ambassadors at business networks' event in Iveagh House

Minister Flanagan expresses his condolences on the tragic death of Sister Clare Crockett

18 April 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses his condolences on the tragic death of Sister Clare Crockett

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council

18 April 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council

New Ambassadors present Credentials

13 April 2016

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock announce €2m humanitarian funding for South Sudan and the region

12 April 2016

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock announce €2m humanitarian funding for South Sudan and the region

Minister Flanagan welcomes Senator George Mitchell to Dublin for Rising to Reconciliation Event

09 April 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes Senator George Mitchell to Dublin

Minister Flanagan congratulates 2016 Iveagh Scholars

08 April 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates 2016 Iveagh Scholars

Minister Flanagan announces Ireland’s election to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

08 April 2016

Minister Flanagan announces Ireland’s election to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Ireland-China relations

08 April 2016

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD on Ireland-China relations

Minister Flanagan calls for active Irish community engagement in EU referendum debate

08 April 2016

Visiting London, Minister Flanagan calls for active Irish community engagement in the EU referendum debate

Minister Flanagan to meet UK Foreign Secretary during visit to London

04 April 2016

Minister Flanagan to meet UK Foreign Secretary during visit to London

Minister Flanagan offers condolences on death of Hans-Dietrich Genscher

01 April 2016

Minister Flanagan offers condolences on death of Hans-Dietrich Genscher

New Ambassadors of Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijan present Credentials

31 March 2016

Ambassadors of Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijan present Credentials

Applications for Global Irish Summer Camp now open

30 March 2016

Applications for Global Irish Summer Camp now open

Statement by Minister Flanagan on peaceful outcome of hijacking in Cyprus

29 March 2016

Statement by Minister Charlie Flanagan on peaceful outcome of hijacking in Cyprus

Minister Flanagan comments on findings of DA investigation into Berkeley collapse

29 March 2016

Minister Flanagan comments on the findings of the investigation carried out by the District Attorney for Alameda County into the cause of the Berkeley balcony collapse

Minister Flanagan statement on hijacking incident at Cyprus Larnaca airport

29 March 2016

Minister Flanagan statement on hijacking incident at Cyprus Larnaca airport

Minister Flanagan condemns bomb attack in Lahore

28 March 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns bomb attack in Lahore

Statement by Minister Flanagan following sentencing of Nadiya Savchenko

23 March 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan following sentencing of Nadiya Savchenko

Minister Flanagan comments further on Terrorist attacks in Brussels

22 March 2016

Minister Flanagan comments further on Terrorist attacks in Brussels

Minister Flanagan statement on Explosions in Brussels

22 March 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD has expressed his shock at this morning's explosions in Brussels.

Irish Passport Card Wins Prestigious ID Security Industry Award

16 March 2016

Irish Passport Card Wins Prestigious ID Security Industry Award

Minister Flanagan statement on the bomb in Istanbul, Turkey

19 March 2016

Minister Flanagan statement on the bomb in Istanbul, Turkey

Minister Flanagan to represent the Government at historic NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade

15 March 2016

Minister Flanagan to represent the Government at historic NYC St Patrick’s Day Parade

Statement by Minister Flanagan TD on death of Adrian Ismay

15 March 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan TD on death of Northern Ireland Prison Service Officer Adrian Ismay

Statement by Minister Flanagan TD on the fifth anniversary of the Syria uprising

14 March 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan TD on the fifth anniversary of the Syria uprising

Minister Flanagan meeting with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels

14 March 2016

Minister Flanagan meeting with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels

Flanagan Condemns Terrorist atrocities in Turkey and Ivory Coast, Expresses Condolences to Victims

14 March 2016

Minister Flanagan Condemns Terrorist atrocities in Turkey and Ivory Coast and Expresses Condolences to Victims

Minister Flanagan attending EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya & Middle East

14 March 2016

Minister Flanagan attending EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Iran, Russia, Libya & Middle East

Minister Flanagan announces 2016 Programme of St. Patrick’s Day Visits

11 March 2016

Minister Flanagan announces 2016 Programme of St. Patrick’s Day Visits

Flanagan announces free ‘1916 Portraits and Lives’ eBook as gift from Ireland to the world

11 March 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, today announced a centenary gift from Ireland to the world; a free downloadable e-copy of the Royal Irish Academy’s book “1916 Portraits & Lives”.

Passport Service announces new Measures to Combat Fraud and Identity Theft

10 March 2016

Passport Service announces new Measures to Combat Fraud and Identity Theft

Minister Flanagan expresses deep concern at further delay in Halawa case

06 March 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses deep concern at further delay in Halawa case

Minister Flanagan expresses deep concern on bomb attack in East Belfast

04 March 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses deep concern on bomb attack in East Belfast

Statement by Minister Flanagan on UNSC Resolution 2270 on the DPRK

04 March 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan following the adoption by the United Nations Security Council of Resolution 2270 on the DPRK.

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the outcome of the European Council

19 February 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on the outcome of the European Council

Minister Flanagan looks forward to European Council on the UK negotiations

18 February 2016

Minister Flanagan looks forward to European Council on the UK negotiations

Minister Flanagan expresses condolences at the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali

16 February 2016

Minister Flanagan expresses condolences at the passing of Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Minister Flanagan welcomes announcement by the International Syria Support Group

12 February 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes announcement by the International Syria Support Group

Minister Flanagan condemns North Korean long range rocket launch

07 February 2016

Minister Flanagan condemns North Korean long range rocket launch

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock announce over €60 million in funding for Irish NGOs

08 February 2016

Funding to support sustainable development and the fight against poverty and hunger

Minister Flanagan joins the Taoiseach to meet the King of Jordan and the Jordanian Foreign Minister

04 February 2016

Minister Flanagan joins the Taoiseach to meet the King of Jordan and the Jordanian Foreign Minister

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock pledge €20m for those affected by Syria Crisis

04 February 2016

Pledge at London Conference brings Ireland’s total support to €62 million since the onset of the conflict

Minister Flanagan updates Travel Advice on Zika Virus Outbreak

02 February 2016

Following the declaration by the World Health Organisation of a public health emergency of international concern, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Charlie Flanagan TD, has today (Tuesday) reminded Irish citizens to be aware of the risks of the Zika Virus and to take appropriate precautions if planning travel to Central America, South America or the Caribbean.

Notice concerning the relocation of the Passport Office and Consular Services Dublin

02 February 2016

On Monday, 8 February, the Passport Office in Dublin will move to Knockmaun House. On Monday, 22 February, Consular Services, including the public office issuing authentications and legalisation of documents, will also move.

Flanagan announces €1.3m of funding to support peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland

01 February 2016

Flanagan announces €1.3m of funding to support peace and reconciliation on the island of Ireland

Minister Flanagan publishes new Travel Advice for 20 countries in response to Zika Virus Outbreak

28 January 2016

Minister Flanagan publishes new Travel Advice for 20 countries in response to the Zika Virus Outbreak

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock announce additional €3.5 million for drought-stricken Ethiopia

28 January 2016

Ministers Flanagan & Sherlock announce additional €3.5 million for drought-stricken Ethiopia

Minister Charlie Flanagan to chair 10th meeting of the Export Trade Council

25 January 2016

Minister Charlie Flanagan to chair 10th meeting of the Export Trade Council

Minister Flanagan attends National Holocaust Memorial Commemoration

22 January 2016

Minister Flanagan attends National Holocaust Memorial Commemoration

Minister Flanagan urges people to check travel advice before travelling

22 January 2016

Minister Flanagan urges people to check travel advice before travelling

Minister Flanagan outlines new Economic Diplomacy Strategy

19 January 2016

Minister Flanagan outlines new Economic Diplomacy Strategy

Minister Flanagan meets with EU Foreign Ministers

18 January 2016

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD today (Monday) attended a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels, where Syria, Iraq, Ukraine and the Middle East Peace Process were discussed.

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Syria, Iraq and Ukraine

18 January 2016

Minister Flanagan to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Syria, Iraq and Ukraine

Statement by Minister Flanagan on lifting of EU sanctions on Iran

17 January 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on lifting of EU sanctions on Iran

Minister Flanagan and Chilean Foreign Minister Sign Working Holiday Agreement

15 January 2016

Minister Flanagan and Chilean Foreign Minister Sign Working Holiday Agreement

Minister Deenihan welcomes new Driver Licence Exchange Agreement

15 January 2016

Minister Deenihan welcomes new Driver Licence Exchange Agreement

Minister Flanagan welcomes progress at first Fresh Start Agreement implementation review meeting

15 January 2016

Minister Flanagan welcomes progress on the implementation of the Fresh Start Agreement at first implementation review meeting

Minister Flanagan to co-chair first Review meeting on implementation of Fresh Start Agreement

13 January 2016

Minister Flanagan to co-chair first Review meeting on implementation of Fresh Start Agreement

Ministers Flanagan and Sherlock call for an end to war crimes in Syria

13 January 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs &Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, and Minister of State for Development, Trade Promotion and North South Co-operation Seán Sherlock TD, have called for an immediate and full end to the denial of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Syria.

Minister Flanagan congratulates Arlene Foster on appointment as First Minister of Northern Ireland

12 January 2016

Minister Flanagan congratulates Arlene Foster on appointment as First Minister of Northern Ireland

Minister Flanagan expresses concern on further adjournment of Ibrahim Halawa case

09 January 2016

Irish Government represented in Court. Minister reaffirms Government commitment ensuring that Mr. Halawa can return home as soon as possible.

Minister Seán Sherlock presents Science for Development Award at BT Young Scientist Exhibition

08 January 2016

Minister Sherlock presents Science for Development Award at BT Young Scientist

Minister Sherlock launches ‘Building Alliances for Education in Sustainable Development’ seminar

08 January 2016

Minister underlines importance of providing more and better quality education in the world’s poorest countries

Minister Flanagan announces the Passport Service’s most popular baby names in 2015

07 January 2016

Minister Flanagan announces the Passport Service’s most popular baby names in 2015

Over 2,300 Irish citizens received consular assistance in 2015 – Minister Flanagan

10 January 2016

Over 2,300 Irish citizens received consular assistance in 2015 – Minister Flanagan - Sharp increase in demand for Consular Services - Wide range of consular services provided to almost 60,000 people and businesses - Minister highlights the importance of preparing for travel

Minister Flanagan launches Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme in the United States

07 January 2016

Minister Flanagan launches Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme in the United States

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Reports of a Nuclear Weapons Test Carried Out by North Korea

07 January 2016

Statement by Minister Flanagan on Reports of a Nuclear Weapons Test Carried Out by North Korea

Minister Flanagan to launch USA Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme

05 January 2016

Minister Flanagan to launch USA Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme

669,806 Irish passports and 13,538 new Passport Cards issued in 2015 – Minister Flanagan

04 January 2016

669,806 Irish passports and 13,538 new Passport Cards issued in 2015 – Minister Flanagan

Minister Deenihan takes part in Flag Raising Ceremony to mark start of Ireland 2016 programme

31 December 2015

Minister Deenihan takes part in Flag Raising Ceremony and Peace Proms to mark the start of the Ireland 2016 programme