The Taoiseach says it is time for Ireland to extend our diplomatic footprint.

The Security Council has voted unanimously to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti in mid-October after more than 20 years.

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the latest North Korean missile launches

The UN Security Council strongly condemned North Korea over its latest ballistic missile launches and warned of "further significant measures" if Pyongyang does not stop its nuclear activities.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court for investigation of possible war crimes.

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to lift the last remaining sanctions on Liberia in a sign of support for the government's progress towards peace after two civil wars.

The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting after North Korea fired what it said was a satellite into space.

The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea's nuclear test and is pledging to pursue new sanctions.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed for calm after weeks of deadly unrest during his visit to Jerusalem.

The UN Security Council has unanimously endorsed the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.