2023 - Department of Foreign Affairs

Minister Burke addresses AGM of the European Movement of Ireland (EMI)

Press release

25 September 2023

Minister Burke addresses AGM of the European Movement of Ireland (EMI)

Tánaiste announces new round of funding for cross-border projects

Press release

22 September 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD, today announced an open call for applications for the latest round of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Shared Island Civic Society Fund. The Tánaiste also announced the list of successful organisations who have received support through the first round, published earlier this year.

Tánaiste signs landmark UN oceans agreement

Press release

20 September 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has signed a landmark international agreement on global ocean conservation at the United Nations in New York.

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

20 September 2023

His Excellency Mr. Miguel Camilo Ruiz Blanco, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, Her Excellency, Ms. Vanya Chavdarova Andreeva-Malakova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria and Her Excellency Ms. Dana Erlich, Ambassador of Israel, presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today.

Tánaiste launches On An Equal Footing With All

Press release

19 September 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, will launch a book commemorating the centenary of Ireland’s accession to the League of Nations, as part of the United Nations General Assembly Week in New York on Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

Tánaiste announces €23m in additional support for Ukraine and Moldova

Press release

19 September 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin T.D., has announced a further €23 million in humanitarian and institutional support for Ukraine and Moldova.

Minister Burke will attend the EU General Affairs Council on 19 September 2023 in Brussels

Press release

19 September 2023

Minister Burke will attend the EU General Affairs Council on 19 September 2023 in Brussels

Tánaiste pledges €284 million to food, agriculture and nutrition programmes

Press release

17 September 2023

Tánaiste pledges €284 million to food, agriculture and nutrition programmes

Minister Fleming attends the Tip O’Neill Annual Irish Diaspora Awards in Buncrana

Press release

16 September 2023

Minister of State with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming TD has attended the Tip O’Neill Annual Irish Diaspora Award in Buncrana, Co Donegal.

“Entangled Islands” exhibition on the Irish and the Caribbean

Press release

14 September 2023

The exhibition ‘Entangled Islands’, exploring Irish historical links with the Caribbean region, was formally launched today by Seán Fleming TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora.

Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, H.E. Ilia Darchiashvili

Press release

14 September 2023

Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, H.E. Ilia Darchiashvili

Brexit Stakeholder Forum plans for Windsor Framework implementation and new UK border controls

Press release

14 September 2023

Brexit Stakeholder Forum plans for Windsor Framework implementation and new UK border controls

Tánaiste Announces United Nations Youth Delegates

Press release

14 September 2023

Tánaiste Announces United Nations Youth Delegates

Tánaiste Remarks at Northern Ireland Investment Conference

Speech

13 September 2023

Tánaiste Remarks at Northern Ireland Investment Conference

Tánaiste and Minister Fleming announce €1,000,000 in emergency assistance to Libya

Press release

13 September 2023

Tánaiste and Minister Fleming announce €1,000,000 in emergency assistance to Libya

Remarks from the Tánaiste at the Arab Irish Business Forum

Speech

13 September 2023

Remarks from the Tánaiste at the Arab Irish Business Forum

Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency humanitarian assistance to Morocco

Press release

11 September 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has announced a contribution of €2 million of Irish Aid support to the people of Morocco who are experiencing a humanitarian crisis following the devastating earthquake of September 9.

Tánaiste and Minister Catherine Martin announce campaign celebrating Ireland and France

Press release

07 September 2023

Tánaiste and Minister Catherine Martin announce campaign celebrating Ireland and France

Tánaiste visits Jerusalem and Amman

Press release

07 September 2023

Tánaiste visits Jerusalem and Amman

Tánaiste visits the occupied Palestinian territory

Press release

06 September 2023

Tánaiste visits the occupied Palestinian territory

Address by the Tánaiste to the Israel Council on Foreign Relations

Speech

05 September 2023

Address by the Tánaiste to the Israel Council on Foreign Relations

Tánaiste commences his visit to the Middle East in Jerusalem

Press release

05 September 2023

Tánaiste commences his visit to the Middle East in Jerusalem

Minister Burke encourages primary schools to register for the Blue Star Programme

Press release

04 September 2023

Minister Burke encourages primary schools to register for the Blue Star Programme

Tánaiste to visit the Middle East

Press release

04 September 2023

Tánaiste to visit the Middle East

Tánaiste’s Remarks at the British Irish Association Conference

Speech

01 September 2023

Tánaiste’s Remarks at the British Irish Association Conference

Tánaiste attends the British-Irish Association 2023 Conference

Press release

01 September 2023

Tánaiste attends the British-Irish Association 2023 Conference

Tánaiste visits London Irish Centre and pays tribute to Irish community

Press release

01 September 2023

Tánaiste visits London Irish Centre and pays tribute to Irish community

Tánaiste to attend meetings of EU Ministers for Defence and Foreign Affairs

Press release

28 August 2023

Tánaiste to attend informal meetings of EU Ministers for Defence and Foreign Affairs

Tánaiste Welcomes US Congressional Delegations

Press release

25 August 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD this afternoon welcomed two United States Congressional Delegations to Ireland on the occasion of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The Delegations are led by Senator Christopher Murphy from Connecticut and Congressman Pat Fallon from Texas.

Tánaiste welcomes launch of new documentary series on Aer Lingus transatlantic services

Press release

23 August 2023

Due West will feature as part of Aer Lingus' inflight entertainment offering

Minister Fleming addresses US National Conference of State Legislators

Press release

18 August 2023

Minister for International Development and Diaspora, Seán Fleming, TD, this week delivered the opening address to the National Conference of State Legislators in Indianapolis, United States of America.

Tánaiste urges fans to "TravelWise" ahead of Rugby World Cup

Press release

16 August 2023

Tánaiste urges fans to "TravelWise" ahead of Rugby World Cup

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

Press release

27 July 2023

On 27 July 2023, Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD and Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Angus Robertson MSP met in Dublin to review progress in implementation of the Ireland Scotland Joint Bilateral Review 2021-25.

Tánaiste launches public consultation for new National Plan on Business and Huma

Press release

27 July 2023

Tánaiste and Minister Calleary launch public consultation for new National Plan on Business and Human Rights

Tánaiste commits additional €1 million for inclusive and sustainable peace in Mozambique

Press release

21 July 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD has today announced the provision of a further €1 million to support the reintegration phase of Mozambique’s Peace Process, which will bring Ireland’s total contribution since 2017 to €5 million.

Tánaiste announces €3.5 million in funding for Education in Mozambique

Press release

20 July 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has today announced the allocation of €3.5 million in funding to strengthen education systems, improve access and provide quality education for children in Mozambique.

Tánaiste welcomes rise in global rankings for Irish passport

Press release

19 July 2023

Tánaiste welcomes rise in global rankings for Irish passport

Tánaiste commits €1 million to Inhambane Province (Mozambique) for jobs, health and water

Press release

19 July 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has today committed €1 million to support the blue economy, food production and basic services such as health and water infrastructure through the Provincial Government in Inhambane Province, Mozambique.

Tánaiste meets the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi

Press release

19 July 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD has today (Wednesday), met the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, at the President’s office in Maputo.

Tánaiste meets President Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa and Minister Pandor

Press release

18 July 2023

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD met with the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister for International Relations & Cooperation, Naledi Pandor today during a series of engagements in Pretoria.

Minister Burke urges Irish exporters to get ready for new UK import controls

News

18 July 2023

Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke TD, has urged Irish exporters to take all steps necessary to prepare for new UK import controls set to be introduced at the end of October.

Tánaiste announces campaign celebrating links with Australia and New Zealand ahead of World Cup

Press release

17 July 2023

Tánaiste announces campaign celebrating links with Australia and New Zealand ahead of World Cup

Tánaiste’s Address at the University of the Western Cape

Speech

17 July 2023

It is a great pleasure to join you this afternoon and to deliver the inaugural Charlotte Maxeke-Mary Robinson lecture.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visits South Africa and Mozambique

Press release

16 July 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin visits South Africa and Mozambique

Trade NI’s Northern Ireland – the Prosperity Dividend Report - Remarks by Tánaiste

Speech

13 July 2023

Trade NI’s Northern Ireland – the Prosperity Dividend Report Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD Iveagh House, 13th July 2023

Situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

Statement

13 July 2023

Situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory Statement by the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin

Tánaiste announces a one-week extension to the passport design survey

Press release

11 July 2023

Tánaiste announces a one-week extension to the passport design survey

Remarks by Micheál Martin, TD, National Day of Commemoration, 10 July 2023

Speech

10 July 2023

Remarks by Micheál Martin, TD, National Day of Commemoration, 10 July 2023

Tánaiste hosts annual gathering of Diplomatic Corps

Press release

10 July 2023

Tánaiste hosts annual gathering of Diplomatic Corps

Minister Burke to attend General Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

09 July 2023

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke TD, will represent Ireland at the first General Affairs Council meeting of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Monday, 10 July 2023 in Brussels.

Speech by Tánaiste - Fuchsia Day Care Centre, Listowel

Speech

07 July 2023

Speech by Tánaiste - Official opening of Ard Chúram Fuchsia Day Care Centre for Dementia, Listowel, Co Kerry

Remarks by Tánaiste Micheál Martin Energy at Independence Summit

Press release

06 July 2023

Remarks by Tánaiste Micheál Martin at Energy Independence Summit

Government calls for a precautionary pause of deep-sea mining on the international seabed

Press release

04 July 2023

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien T.D., and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan T.D., have welcomed today’s decision by Government for Ireland to join calls for a “precautionary pause” of deep-sea mining on the international seabed.

Galway Statement anniversary: a decade of marine research cooperation along and across the Atlantic

News

04 July 2023

The Galway Statement is a cooperation agreement to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research, increase the knowledge of the Atlantic Ocean and build a common path for sustainable management of this shared resource.

Galway Statement anniversary: a decade of marine research cooperation along and across the Atlantic

News

04 July 2023

The Galway Statement is a cooperation agreement to join forces on Atlantic Ocean research, increase the knowledge of the Atlantic Ocean and build a common path for sustainable management of this shared resource.

Statement by Tánaiste on illegal Israeli settlements

Press release

01 July 2023

Statement by Tánaiste on illegal Israeli settlements

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Justice

Press release

28 June 2023

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, and the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, today met with family members of some of those who lost their lives in the Omagh bombing.

Tánaiste invites public to complete survey on design of new passport book

Press release

28 June 2023

Tánaiste invites public to complete survey on design of new passport book

Closing remarks by An Tánaiste - Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Speech

27 June 2023

Closing remarks by An Tánaiste - Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Minister for Diaspora praises business people graduating from Back for Business

Press release

27 June 2023

Minister for Diaspora praises the latest group of Irish business people graduating from Back for Business

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy – Day Three, Dublin Castle

Press release

26 June 2023

The Consultative Forum on International Policy continued on Monday at Dublin Castle.

Tánaiste issues advice to citizens for safe summer travel

News

26 June 2023

As the summer travel season approaches its busiest period, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has reminded citizens to prepare in advance for safe summer holidays.

Tánaiste attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

26 June 2023

On 26 June, Micheál Martin TD, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy – Day Two, University of Galway

Press release

23 June 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy – Day Two, University of Galway

Department of Foreign Affairs celebrates Pride Month throughout the Mission Network

Press release

23 June 2023

Ireland’s Embassies and Missions are celebrating Pride Month, in line with our foreign policy commitment to promote and protect human rights for all. This year, our Embassies around the world will contribute to LGBTQIA+ film festivals, join Pride marches and proudly fly the rainbow flag.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy – Day One, University College Cork

Press release

22 June 2023

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy – Day One, University College Cork

Remarks by An Tánaiste on Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Speech

22 June 2023

Remarks by An Tánaiste on Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Britain must pause its Northern Ireland ‘legacy’ bill - Micheál Martin

News

22 June 2023

Opinion piece by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin

Minister for European Affairs launches ‘Caoga Bliain ag Fás’ at North Dublin Muslim National School

Press release

20 June 2023

Minister for European Affairs launches ‘Caoga Bliain ag Fás’ at North Dublin Muslim National School

BRITISH-IRISH INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE (BIIGC) JUNE 2023 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ

Press release

19 June 2023

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at Mansion House, London, on 19 June 2023.

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

Statement

18 June 2023

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

Irish Embassies Present Global Bloomsday Celebration.

Press release

14 June 2023

To mark Bloomsday 2023, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Ireland’s global network of Embassies and Consulates have collaborated with Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) and dozens of partners worldwide to create a new short film, YES I WILL YES.

Minister of State Burke to visit Serbia and North Macedonia

Press release

13 June 2023

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke TD, will visit Serbia and North Macedonia from 13-16 June 2023.

Minister Fleming meets West Virginia Governor to discuss West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission

Press release

12 June 2023

Minister for Diaspora Sean Fleming T.D. has met with members of the West Virginia Legislature to explore the potential of its newly established Ireland Trade Commission, designed to strengthen economic, cultural and educational links between Ireland and the eastern US state.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin welcomes Council of Europe decision on Northern Ireland Legacy issues

Press release

08 June 2023

The Tánaiste and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed an Interim Resolution adopted by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers in Strasbourg, which, once again, expressed serious concern about the UK’s Legacy Bill currently before the House of Lords.

Tánaiste launches DFA Statement of Strategy 2023-2025

News

01 June 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD has today launched a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Foreign Affairs, for the period 2023 to 2025. This Statement of Strategy sets out the Department’s key priorities for the next two and a half years, across six high-level goals.

Tánaiste launches Public Consultation on International Security Policy

Press release

31 May 2023

Tánaiste launches Public Consultation on International Security Policy

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice welcome adoption of the Ljubljana-Hague Convention

Press release

29 May 2023

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice welcome adoption of the Ljubljana-Hague Convention on International Cooperation in the Investigation and Prosecution of Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, War Crimes and Other International Crimes

Remarks by the Tánaiste at Civic Reception for 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement Referendums

Speech

26 May 2023

Remarks by the Tánaiste at Civic Reception for 25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement Referendums

Tánaiste launches digital exhibition marking 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement

Press release

22 May 2023

Tánaiste launches digital exhibition marking 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement

Tánaiste launches opening weekend of Africa Day events

Press release

19 May 2023

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has launched the opening weekend of Africa Day 2023 events taking place across Ireland.

Remarks on the Commemoration of the 49th Anniversary of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings

Speech

18 May 2023

Remarks on the Commemoration of the 49th Anniversary of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings

Minister Burke marks Ireland’s entry into the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Press release

16 May 2023

Minister Burke marks Ireland’s entry into the Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence

Nomination for election to the Governing Council of UNIDROIT

News

12 May 2023

Nomination for election to the Governing Council of UNIDROIT

Statement from the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, on Bernard Phelan

Statement

12 May 2023

Statement from the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD on Bernard Phelan

Tánaiste Martin to attend informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Stockholm

Press release

11 May 2023

Tánaiste Martin to attend informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Stockholm

New Ambassadors Present Credentials

Press release

11 May 2023

New Ambassadors Present Credentials

Tánaiste welcomes H. E. Bujar Osmani, FM of the Republic of North Macedonia, on visit to Ireland

Press release

10 May 2023

Tánaiste welcomes H. E. Bujar Osmani, Foreign Minister of the Republic of North Macedonia, on visit to Ireland

Tánaiste Micheál Martin addresses National Concert Hall celebration concert

Speech

09 May 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin addresses National Concert Hall celebration concert

Europe Day 2023 celebrates Ireland’s 50 years of membership of the European Union

News

08 May 2023

Europe Day 2023 celebrates Ireland’s 50 years of membership of the European Union

RIA International Affairs Conference - Tánaiste's Keynote Address

Speech

02 May 2023

Preserving the international rules-based order – addressing risks and meeting responsibilities

Tánaiste provides update on Sudan consular response

Press release

30 April 2023

Tánaiste provides update on Sudan consular response

Tánaiste announces MyEU50 Third Level Competition Winner

Press release

28 April 2023

Tánaiste announces MyEU50 Third Level Competition Winner

Improvements to the Passport Online System announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

News

28 April 2023

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, have today (Friday, April 28) announced a number of improvements to the Passport Online System.

Tánaiste welcomes adoption of UN-Council of Europe Resolution

News

27 April 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Michéal Martin TD has welcomed the adoption of a Resolution that will increase and protect cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe.

Tánaiste provides update on Emergency Civil Assistance Team mission

News

27 April 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has announced that 122 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan thanks to close cooperation with EU and other partners, France, Spain, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and Jordan. Some citizens have also made their way overland independently.

Tánaiste Martin to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Press release

24 April 2023

Tánaiste Martin to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg

Government announces deployment of Emergency Civil Assistance Team

Press release

23 April 2023

Government announces deployment of Emergency Civil Assistance Team

Tánaiste Micheál Martin Remarks at Cancer Knows No Borders Showcase Event

Speech

18 April 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD Remarks at Cancer Knows No Borders Showcase Event

Tánaiste Martin's Speech at Queen’s University Belfast

Speech

18 April 2023

Tánaiste Martin's Speech at Queen’s University Belfast

Statement on Sudan by the Tánaiste

Statement

16 April 2023

Statement on Sudan by the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD

Remarks by Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Belfast Chamber Annual President’s Lunch

Press release

06 April 2023

Remarks by Tánaiste Micheál Martin - Belfast Chamber Annual President’s Lunch

Tánaiste announces plans for a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Press release

05 April 2023

Tánaiste announces plans for a Consultative Forum on International Security Policy

Sharing Peace, Sharing Futures 25 Years of the Good Friday Agreement, Abbey Theatre, 2 April

Press release

02 April 2023

The Department of Foreign Affairs has published the programme of Sharing Peace, Sharing Futures, the Government’s special cultural event in partnership with the Abbey Theatre to mark 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.

Humanitarian Exemptions Included in EU Law

Press release

31 March 2023

Today a humanitarian carve out was introduced for a further eight sanctions regimes at EU level, based on the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 2664, which was adopted in December 2022 following negotiations led by Ireland and the US.

€120,000 in grants awarded to local government to mark Ireland’s 50th anniversary of joining the EU

Press release

28 March 2023

€120,000 in grants awarded to local government to mark Ireland’s 50th anniversary of joining the European Union

Minister of State marks 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Press release

28 March 2023

Minister of State for European Affairs Peter Burke TD attends conference to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Statement by Micheál Martin TD on developments in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Statement

24 March 2023

Statement by Micheál Martin TD on developments in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Minister Fleming announces funding in support of Global Citizenship Education

Press release

24 March 2023

Minister Fleming announces funding in support of Global Citizenship Education

Irish Aid seeks new members of the Rapid Response Roster

Press release

24 March 2023

Irish Aid seeks new members of the Rapid Response Roster

Tánaiste announces €10 million in emergency humanitarian assistance

Press release

23 March 2023

On ‘Pakistan Day’ Tánaiste announces €10 million in emergency humanitarian assistance for communities devastated by floods

Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke T.D., to attend meeting of the GAC

Press release

20 March 2023

Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke T.D., will attend a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels on Tuesday, 21 March. At the GAC, Ministers will prepare the European Council to be held on 23-24 March where discussion by Leaders will centre on Ukraine/Russia, Competitiveness, the Single Market, and the Economy, and Energy.

Minister of State Burke to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

20 March 2023

Minister of State Burke to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Tánaiste Micheál Martin comments at Ireland- US Council, New York

Press release

16 March 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin comments at Ireland- US Council, New York

St Patrick’s Day 2023 Celebrates a Century of Peace Building in the World

Press release

16 March 2023

St Patrick’s Day 2023 Celebrates a Century of Peace Building in the World

Tánaiste announces strengthened support for GAA overseas

Press release

15 March 2023

Tánaiste announces strengthened support for GAA overseas

Tánaiste Micheál Martin welcomes Council of Europe decision on NI Legacy issues

Press release

10 March 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin welcomes Council of Europe decision on NI Legacy issues

Ár nAmhrán/Our Anthem EU50

Press release

10 March 2023

Schools invited to perform EU Anthem on Europe Day

Ár nAmhrán/Our Anthem EU50

Press release

10 March 2023

Schools invited to perform EU Anthem on Europe Day

Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs available for International Women’s Day

Press release

07 March 2023

Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs available for International Women’s Day

Minister of State Burke to visit Madrid

Press release

06 March 2023

Minister of State Burke to visit Madrid

Tánaiste and Ministers O’Brien and Noonan welcome landmark UN agreement on ocean conservation

Press release

05 March 2023

Tánaiste and Ministers O’Brien and Noonan welcome landmark UN agreement on ocean conservation

Announcing Ireland in Germany

Press release

03 March 2023

Announcing Ireland in Germany

Minister Peter Burke TD launches the 2023 Francophonie Festival

Press release

03 March 2023

Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke TD, launched the 2023 Francophonie Festival this morning in Iveagh House.

Statement by Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin on the death of Brian Donnelly

Statement

02 March 2023

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former Massachusetts Congressman, Ambassador Brian Donnelly.

Tánaiste Martin's statement to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence

News

28 February 2023

Tánaiste Martin's statement to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs on agreement reached between EU and UK

Press release

27 February 2023

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke TD, on agreement reached between EU and UK on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

Statement by Tánaiste on agreement reached today between EU and UK, ‘the Windsor Framework’

Press release

27 February 2023

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, on agreement reached today between EU and UK, ‘the Windsor Framework’

Statement by Tánaiste Micheál Martin at the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council

Statement

27 February 2023

Statement by Tánaiste Micheál Martin at the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council

Address by Tánaiste Martin to the Conference On Disarmament in Geneva

Speech

27 February 2023

Address by Tánaiste Martin to the Conference On Disarmament in Geneva

Marking one-year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Press release

24 February 2023

Today marks the sombre milestone of one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

UNGA Emergency Special Session on Ukraine - Statement by Minister Burke

Speech

23 February 2023

Statement by Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke, TD,

Statement by Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, on violence in Nablus

Statement

22 February 2023

Statement by Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, on violence in Nablus

Tánaiste launches Volume XIII in the Documents on Irish Foreign Policy series

Press release

21 February 2023

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin TD has today launched Volume XIII (Volume 13) in the Documents on Irish Foreign Policy series.

Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke T.D., to attend meeting of the GAC

Press release

21 February 2023

Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke T.D., will attend a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) in Brussels on Tuesday, 21 February. At the GAC, Ministers will begin preparations for the March European Council by discussing the proposed agenda covering Ukraine/Russia, Competitiveness, the Single Market and Economic Issues, and Energy.

Tánaiste Martin attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

20 February 2023

On 20 February, Micheál Martin T.D. – Tánaiste – Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, will attend a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

Tánaiste attending Munich Security Conference today

Press release

17 February 2023

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, will travel today to Germany to attend the Munich Security Conference.

New Ambassadors present Credentials

Press release

16 February 2023

New Ambassadors present Credentials

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

Statement

15 February 2023

Statement by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, on the resignation of Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon

Government announces biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Programme

Press release

14 February 2023

Government announces biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Programme, marking “100 years of Ireland in the World”

€8 million in emergency humanitarian assistance for victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Press release

13 February 2023

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has today announced an additional €8 million in emergency assistance for the people of Türkiye and Syria following the devastating earthquakes which struck the region last week. This will bring the total direct Irish response to €10 million.

Statement from the Tánaiste on loss of life among GOAL staff

Statement

09 February 2023

Statement from the Tánaiste on loss of life among GOAL staff

Funding to mark Ireland’s 50th anniversary of joining the European Union

Press release

09 February 2023

Funding to mark Ireland’s 50th anniversary of joining the European Union

€2 million in emergency humanitarian assistance after Turkiye/Syria Earthquake

News

06 February 2023

Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency humanitarian assistance following the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

New Emigrant Support Small Grants Scheme launched by Minister Fleming

Press release

02 February 2023

A new grant scheme to support Irish diaspora organisations was announced today by Minister for Diaspora, Seán Fleming TD.

Statement by Micheál Martin TD on the announcement of a UK Statutory Inquiry into the Omagh Bombing

Statement

02 February 2023

Statement by Micheál Martin TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence on the announcement of a UK Statutory Inquiry into the Omagh Bombing

Síofra O’Leary to deliver EU50 Lecture in Iveagh House on St Brigid’s Day

Press release

01 February 2023

Síofra O’Leary delivers EU50 Lecture in Iveagh House on St Brigid’s Day

Department of Foreign Affairs launches its sixth global St Brigid’s Day programme of events

News

30 January 2023

The Department of Foreign Affairs is today launching its sixth annual global St Brigid’s Day programme of events. Since 2018, Ireland’s diplomatic network, in partnership with local communities from Mumbai to Madrid, Sydney to Santiago and London to Lilongwe, have organised St Brigid’s Day events to celebrate the achievements of trailblazing, inspirational women all over the world.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin on investigation into use of chemical weapons in Syria

Press release

27 January 2023

Statement by Micheál Martin TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence on the investigation into the use of chemical weapons in Douma, Syria

Tánaiste welcomes adoption of JAM card

Press release

27 January 2023

Tánaiste welcomes adoption of JAM card and reminds citizens to check their passport is in date

US-Ireland Working Holiday programme to be extended

Press release

26 January 2023

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke T.D., today signed a Statement of Intent with US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin, committing to extend the US-Ireland Working Holiday/Intern Work & Travel programme for a further five years.

Tánaiste Martin attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

Press release

23 January 2023

Tánaiste Martin attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué - 19 January 2023

Statement

19 January 2023

British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference Joint Communiqué - 19 January 2023

Malaria diagnosis project wins Science for Development Award 2023

Press release

13 January 2023

Malaria diagnosis project wins Science for Development Award 2023

Remarks by Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD - Announcement of the Shared Island Civic Society Fund

Speech

12 January 2023

It is a pleasure to be here today in Armagh - a centre of faith and learning, as well as the ecclesiastical capital of this island for more than 1500 years.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs announces launch of Shared Island Civic Society Fund

Press release

12 January 2023

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, today announced an open call for applications for a new funding scheme aimed at enhancing civic society engagement across the island of Ireland.

Department of Foreign Affairs provides consular assistance to over 1,500 citizens in 2022

Press release

11 January 2023

Department of Foreign Affairs provides consular assistance to over 1,500 citizens in 2022

Irish poet Alice Lyons selected for the first edition of the Heaney-Miłosz Residency

Press release

10 January 2023

Irish poet Alice Lyons selected for the first edition of the Heaney-Miłosz Residency

Minister Fleming meets West Virginia Governor to discuss West Virginia-Ireland Trade Commission

Press release

12 June 2023

Minister for Diaspora Sean Fleming T.D. has met with members of the West Virginia Legislature to explore the potential of its newly established Ireland Trade Commission, designed to strengthen economic, cultural and educational links between Ireland and the eastern US state.

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