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Irish holidaymakers warned about wildfires and soaring temperatures

Warnings about extreme heat and wildfires have been issued to Irish holidaymakers heading to some of the most popular destinations in Europe. Temperatures in the southern part of the continent are forecast to go above 40C over the coming days. The ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:51

Northern Ireland

Martin pays tribute to victims of ‘mindless act of terror’ on Bloody Friday

Irish premier Micheal Martin has paid tribute to the victims of Bloody Friday on the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. Nine people were killed, and 130 others were seriously injured, when the Provisional IRA detonated 22 bombs across Belfast on ...

21 Jul 2022 at 11:43

Taoiseach vows to back ‘strongest possible’ sanctions against Russia

National News

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

'Grateful for Ireland's active stance' - Ukrainian minister hails care of refugees

Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Minister has expressed gratitude towards Ireland for taking care of Ukrainian citizens. Minister Dmytro Kuleba made the comment yesterday evening (Monday March 28) through social media after speaking with Irish ...

29 Mar 2022 at 16:49

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

Ambassador calls for Russia to be recognised as ‘terrorist state’

The Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland has called on the Oireachtas to recognise Russia as a “terrorist state”. Speaking to the Dail Foreign Affairs committee just days before the first anniversary of ...

21 Feb 2023 at 16:59

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