Wed, 01 Jul, 2020
A project has been launched to establish the culture and history of long-established Italian families here.
Tue, 19 Nov, 2019
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives emphasised the US was a “guarantor” of the Good Friday Agreement.
Tue, 16 Apr, 2019
A good wine collection is invaluable when trying to keep up good relations with the neighbours, you know.
Mon, 09 Apr, 2018
Gerry Adams was said to have been working on a peace strategy in early 1987, state papers have revealed.
Fri, 29 Dec, 2017
He commands the second-highest political position in the country and is leading fragile negotiations for Ireland which could affect and dictate the lives of generations to come.
Gerry Adams was working on a peace strategy in early 1987, State papers have revealed.
In cautiously steering a Brexit border agreement in Ireland’s favour, the young-gun Taoiseach has shown the maturity of a political heavyweight.
Sat, 09 Dec, 2017
European Council president Donald Tusk has handed Leo Varadkar a crucial veto in the Brexit negotiations as tense talks with the UK this weekend go down to the wire.
Sat, 02 Dec, 2017
John Halligan will be briefed on international political tensions by the Department of Foreign Affairs today.
Mon, 13 Nov, 2017
The Government is considering using the government jet to bring home Irish citizen Ibrahim Halawa from Egypt when he is released from jail.
Wed, 20 Sep, 2017
It was December 2014 and, with 331 families in temporary accommodation, an Emergency Homeless Summit was called, writes Elaine Loughlin.
Tue, 15 Aug, 2017
Princess Takamado of Japan is visiting the South East on the final day of her visit to Ireland.
Mon, 10 Jul, 2017
The Department of Foreign Affairs is to get an expanded Brexit role when the new Cabinet is announced later today, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor.
Wed, 14 Jun, 2017
Inevitably with a new Cabinet or reshuffle of ministers, there will be losers as well as winners.
Tue, 23 May, 2017
Dublin City Council has given the go-ahead for a €40m plan to convert Loreto Hall, a former women’s hostel on St Stephen’s Green, into a luxury hotel.
Sat, 29 Apr, 2017
The Foreign Affairs Minister is to meet with the Northern Irish Secretary of State this afternoon.
Tue, 14 Feb, 2017
Thu, 01 Dec, 2016
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon are today expected to discuss joining forces, in an attempt to secure the softest Brexit possible in a deal with Brussels.
Fri, 25 Nov, 2016
Ministers were left disappointed by their British counterparts yesterday after no formal timetable was revealed during the first bilateral talks on Brexit.
Fri, 09 Sep, 2016
IT’S 1941 and a US plane crashes in Co Mayo with goods destined for the US embassy in London.
Sat, 02 Jul, 2016
A raft of senior Department of Foreign Affairs officials have been promoted and nominated as ambassadors and heads of mission.
Tue, 19 Jan, 2016
Speaking to the world following the historic COP21 agreement in Paris, President Obama said, “Together, we’ve shown what’s possible when the world stands as one.”
Sat, 19 Dec, 2015
Crunch talks on the North's deteriorating political situation will take place in London and Dublin today.
Tue, 01 Sep, 2015
Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan speaks to Political Reporter Juno McEnroe about juggling diplomatic sensitivities and his ambitions for the remainder of the Coalition’s term.
Mon, 03 Aug, 2015
Bank of England governor Mark Carney launched a blistering attack on the eurozone during a speech delivered in Dublin last night.
Thu, 29 Jan, 2015
This year is set to go down as a distinctly non-vintage year for the Department of Foreign Affairs’ efforts to clear its stock of high-end wine from its cellars at Iveagh House.
Tue, 28 Oct, 2014
Welcome to your Friday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.
Fri, 30 May, 2014
POLITICS can be a sad business, and I don’t just mean for the electorate. There was a palpable air of sadness in Iveagh House last Monday as Eamon Gilmore announced that he was going to stand down as leader of the Labour Party.
Labour leader Eamon Gilmore is due to make a statement at 4pm, amid widespread rumours of his impending resignation.
Mon, 26 May, 2014
US peace envoy Richard Haass has ruled out returning to the North to broker a deal on parades, flags and the toxic legacy of the Troubles.
Fri, 23 May, 2014
A former US diplomat trying to resolve ongoing issues in the North will today hold talks with the Irish Government.
Thu, 31 Oct, 2013
The Northern Secretary said today that she refused to commission a cross border judicial inquiry into the Omagh Bombing because it would not provide the families with new information.
Mon, 23 Sep, 2013
It was billed as High Noon in the upper house.
Thu, 27 Jun, 2013
Colm Keaveney has quit as chairman and member of the Labour Party.
Wed, 26 Jun, 2013
Tom Cruise, renowned for his dedication to his fans, lived up to his reputation at the premiere of his film Oblivion last night in Dublin.
Thu, 04 Apr, 2013
Actor Tom Cruise has met with the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore for the presentation of a certificate of Irishness.
Wed, 03 Apr, 2013
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said today that he will not be rushed into legislating on abortion following the death of Savita Halappanavar.
Fri, 16 Nov, 2012
The Health Minister James Reilly is promising the family of Savita Halappanavar and the Irish people that the full facts of her death will be established.
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s colourful description of the Department of Health as “Angola”, because administrative “landmines” could explode without warning, is so very memorable because it had, unfortunately, more than a sting of truth in it.
Fri, 26 Oct, 2012
Justice Minister Alan Shatter has condemned protesters who forced the Tánaiste and the children’s minister to abandon a children’s event in Dublin yesterday.
Sat, 06 Oct, 2012
The days of chauffeur-driven cars and Ferrero Rocher chocolate delights are over for Ireland’s ambassadors.
Tue, 08 May, 2012
They were the toast of the nation — but now the taxpayer has been left with a €50,000 bill after we raised a glass to Barack Obama, Prince Albert of Monaco, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Tue, 20 Mar, 2012
Eamon Gilmore – Tanaiste
Fri, 09 Mar, 2012
The Pope’s ambassador to Ireland has been ordered to get answers from the Vatican on damning revelations that it allowed priests to ignore the law.
Thu, 14 Jul, 2011
WAVING goodbye to AJ Chopra is among Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s ambitions for Ireland.
Fri, 03 Jun, 2011
TÁNAISTE Eamon Gilmore pressed Irish ambassadors to help restore our economic sovereignty and stop the severe battering of the country’s reputation abroad.
Thu, 02 Jun, 2011
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has ordered Irish diplomats across the globe to get the message out that Ireland has drawn a line under its banking crisis.
Wed, 01 Jun, 2011
MEMBERS of the public will get a chance to pay their final respects to Garret FitzGerald, whose remains will lie in repose in Dublin’s Mansion House today ahead of tomorrow’s state funeral.
Sat, 21 May, 2011
TÁNAISTE Eamon Gilmore insisted the Government is determined to achieve a cut in the interest rate on Ireland’s crippling bailout costs at an upcoming meeting of EU finance ministers.
Sat, 07 May, 2011
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