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Taoiseach vows to back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

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Ireland will back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

Ireland will back the “strongest possible and most comprehensive” package of sanctions against Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine, the Taoiseach has said. Micheal Martin said the punitive measures will reflect the “grave ...

25 Feb 2022 at 10:22

National News

Minister Coveney labels Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Ireland has branded the Russian military assault on Ukraine as a “murderous act of aggression”. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said a “strong response” was needed from the international community. Mr Coveney’s comment come as the ...

24 Feb 2022 at 10:12

National News

Four Russian officials asked to leave Ireland

Four senior Russian officials have been asked to leave Ireland because their activities have not been “in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour”, the Government has confirmed. It follows security advice ...

29 Mar 2022 at 17:03

National News

Four Russian officials told to leave Ireland following security advice

29 Mar 2022 at 17:27

National News

'Serious breach' of Covid rules at Foreign Affairs champagne gathering, report finds

A “serious breach” of Covid-19 social distancing rules occurred at a June 2020 Champagne celebration at the Department of Foreign Affairs, a report has found. It follows weeks of controversy over the gathering of ...

01 Feb 2022 at 10:21

Local News

Child abductions among over 1,500 new cases handled by Dept of Foreign Affairs last year

The Irish government provided consular aid in 1,504 new cases last year. That's according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which provided the assistance in 2022 in addition to support provided to ...

11 Jan 2023 at 15:30

National News

Russian Ambassador to Ireland says invasion of Ukraine would be ‘insane’

The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has said that the idea his country will invade Ukraine is “insane”. His comments come as Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow was ready for talks with ...

16 Feb 2022 at 09:57

National News

Irish father and son die on holiday in Turkey

An Irishman and his son have died on holiday in Turkey, it is understood. The man was in his 30s and his son was 10, a local representative said. Laois-based Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley said a deadly ...

18 Jul 2023 at 13:43

National News

More Irish citizens leave Gaza via Rafah crossing

More Irish citizens are leaving Gaza via the Rafah crossing into Egypt on Friday. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that 26 citizens had left the enclave on Wednesday and ...

17 Nov 2023 at 12:35

National News

Daughter of Irishman feared dead in Hamas attack could still be alive – reports

The daughter of an Irishman believed to have been killed in the Hamas attacks of October 7 reportedly could be still alive and being held hostage. Emily Hand, eight, was feared dead after the ...

05 Nov 2023 at 21:03

Northern Ireland

‘Incomprehensible’ Irish Government has not provided Brown documents – coroner

It is “incomprehensible” that the Irish Government has not yet handed over 30 documents of material to the inquest into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown, a coroner has said. Amid ...

16 Oct 2023 at 12:24

Tributes paid to Irish teenagers who died on Greek island

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Young Irish man dies on Greek island

Tributes have been paid to two teenage boys who have died on the Greek island of Ios. The students have been named as Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall. They had graduated from St ...

02 Jul 2023 at 21:06

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