Former taoiseach said likelihood of a trade war between the EU and UK now 'a step or two closer' after British government moved to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol

The Foreign Affairs Minister had a phone call this morning with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss who outlined her intention to publish legislation today

The EU's stance on the Northern Ireland Protocol has "hardened" in the face of Britain's threat to unilaterally scrap part of the arrangements, a government minister has warned

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence said: "There is debate happening across the European Union...around how the EU secures its future and protects its people."

Although the British prime minister managed to hang on to his leadership of the Conservative Party reports indicate that his position as PM remains unsafe 

Small-minded thinking has left the Government without a reliable aircraft to get ministers to meetings abroad to represent our country, writes Daniel McConnell 

Questions arise as to why Paul Hyde was nominated by the then defunct Irish Rural Dwellers Association as he had no known association with the body

The organisation requires 1,000 additional personnel to reach its minimum required strength of 9,500.

Mr Coveney said we are experiencing a distinct shift away from partnership by the British government in relation to Northern Ireland

US Congressman Richard Neal made the comments earlier today, prompting anger among Unionist politicians

The Foreign Affairs Minister said so far this year, his department has issued half a million passports, 80% of the number issued last year

Female equivalent of knighthood awarded by British queen

A group of US politicians has warned the UK that renegotiating the Northern Ireland Protocol is "not an option".

First-time applicants face eight-week wait under postal system

The EU has said it will respond to unilateral action over the Northern Ireland protocol with 'all measures at its disposal'

Boris Johnson attempt to override protocol would 'force EU to respond'

Case concerns allegation that board's deputy chairperson did not declare conflict of interest over planning decision for 191 apartments in Cork city

DUP threatens to walk away from Stormont unless agreement is replaced

Under Simon Coveney's plans, the Defence Forces would get a hugely increased cyber capability and a primary radar system which would allow it to monitor our skies properly for the first time

Members of the Defences Forces will never down tools. This may be why they are badly treated in terms of pay and conditions, writes Defence Correspondent Sean O’Riordan

UN Security Council hears foreign minister's indictment of Russia's 'madness' — as well as practical steps including Ireland's increased commitment to the International Criminal Court

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney is to address the UN Security Council on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Triple lock mechanism requires approval from the government, the Dáil, and the United Nations Security Council, on which Russia has a veto, for Irish troops to take part in military peace-keeping operations overseas

The mayor of Bucha "gave graphic accounts of families trying to leave in their cars," said the foreign affairs minister during his visit to war-torn Ukraine.

The Foreign Affairs Minister said that some of the acts being carried out by Russian forces in Ukraine will be declared war crimes in the future

It is the first visit by any foreign minister on the United Nations Security Council and the meetings will take place in secure locations. Mr Coveney will visit areas directly impacted by the Russian invasion.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs was speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting with his European counterparts

As neutral states, Ireland, Austria, and Malta contribute to the non-lethal component of the European Peace Facility fund, with Ireland's share set to rise from €22m to €33m

The Dublin Airport Authority has highlighted a number of measures they will be taking to try to ease any future delays.

Pointing out that Dr Holohan doesn't have a Phd, one Trinity College academic described it as "the most extreme example of 'jobs for the boys' I and others have seen".

The Taoiseach said he “didn’t think twice” about travelling to Northern Ireland after a foiled attack on Simon Coveney.

Darren Service, 40, of Ballysillan Road, has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, hijacking and placing a hoax bomb last week

Spending on “security arrangements” at private residences of public figures rises to over €700,000

The Taoiseach has said crisis measures such as tented accommodation at the Gormanston camp in Meath may be needed in the coming weeks

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held their first in-person peace talks in more than two weeks today

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney summoned the Russian ambassador to advise him that the diplomats have to leave the country

The PSNI said that following searches in the north and west of Belfast, a suspected firearm, two vehicles, a number of controlled drugs and a large sum of cash were seized

PSNI blames loyalist paramilitaries for the hoax, which comes after the terrorism threat level in the North was lowered

The UVF is suspected to be behind a serious security alert during which Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney was whisked to safety amid fears a bomb was planted in a nearby van.

However, any debate about neutrality would have a long way to go before Ireland could contemplate a military role

Security incident involving hijacked van raises fears of a return to paramilitary activity by some loyalist factions

Mr Coveney was addressing a John and Pat Hume Foundation event at the Houben Centre in North Belfast

Authorities in Cork scramble to arrange accommodation for 10,000 people fleeing war-torn Ukraine in the coming weeks

It is planned for the two ships to be transported to Ireland in 2023