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Ireland's EU Council Presidency: What does it mean? What are the costs?

Ireland's EU Council Presidency: What does it mean? What are the costs?

Sun, 28 Dec, 2025

Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1st to December 31st, 2026
Ireland will continue 'outsized role' in aid for humanitarian crises like Sudan, Minister says

Ireland will continue 'outsized role' in aid for humanitarian crises like Sudan, Minister says

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, Neale Richmond said Ireland would continue to highlight the humanitarian disaster in Sudan
Taoiseach to attend meeting of EU leaders in Brussels

Taoiseach to attend meeting of EU leaders in Brussels

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin said he would raise the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the meeting.
Taoiseach dismisses Russian embassy drone statement

Taoiseach dismisses Russian embassy drone statement

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

The drones were spotted in the vicinity of Dublin Airport during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week.
Zelenskiy confirms drones were spotted near path of his flight to Ireland

Zelenskiy confirms drones were spotted near path of his flight to Ireland

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Zelenskiy confirms drones were spotted near path of his flight to Ireland
Drones near Dublin during Zelensky visit ‘part of coordinated threat’ – minister

Drones near Dublin during Zelensky visit ‘part of coordinated threat’ – minister

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said that it was part of a ‘coordinated threat’ but would not say that it was a state-sponsored incident.
Ireland has 'huge role' in Ukraine's future during upcoming EU presidency, MEP says

Ireland has 'huge role' in Ukraine's future during upcoming EU presidency, MEP says

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Ireland will have a "huge role" to play in Ukraine's future with the EU presidency, an MEP has said
Senator calls for emergency meeting after drones spotted during Zelensky's visit

Senator calls for emergency meeting after drones spotted during Zelensky's visit

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell said the committee is not taken seriously, and the incident has caused national embarrassment.
Gardaí investigating report of drones near Dublin Airport during Zelensky visit

Gardaí investigating report of drones near Dublin Airport during Zelensky visit

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

The Ukrainian president and his wife arrived in Dublin late on Monday night.
Taoiseach rejects Russian ambassador’s criticism of Zelenskiy visit

Taoiseach rejects Russian ambassador’s criticism of Zelenskiy visit

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Micheál Martin said Yuriy Filatov had a ‘track record’ of attacking him and the Government.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy bids to capture Irish hearts on whirlwind state visit

Volodymyr Zelenskiy bids to capture Irish hearts on whirlwind state visit

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The Ukrainian president was effusive in his gratitude for Irish support and was greeted like a rock star in the Dáil
People Before Profit TDs use Zelensky speech to oppose ‘military escalation’

People Before Profit TDs use Zelensky speech to oppose ‘military escalation’

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The party’s two TDs did not clap following the Ukrainian president’s address to a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas.
Former Defence Forces boss says Europe has 'positive role' to play in Ukraine's future

Former Defence Forces boss says Europe has 'positive role' to play in Ukraine's future

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

The former chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces, General Sean Clancy, who is chair of the EU Military Committee has said that Europe will have a very positive role to play in the future of Ukraine
As it happened: 'Thank you Ireland, Glory to Ukraine,' Zelenskiy addresses Oireachtas

As it happened: 'Thank you Ireland, Glory to Ukraine,' Zelenskiy addresses Oireachtas

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin greeted Volodymyr Zelensky on the tarmac in Dublin after his plane landed late on Monday night.
Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Spending warning could be start of steep learning curve for Harris

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Here, we have a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
Tight security measures in place for Zelenskiy visit

Tight security measures in place for Zelenskiy visit

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Strict security protocols are in place ahead of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s first official visit to Ireland
Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Ireland at ‘critical time’ for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Ireland at ‘critical time’ for Ukraine

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

He will attend the inauguration of the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum.
Reports from Ukraine peace talks ‘positive’ – Helen McEntee

Reports from Ukraine peace talks ‘positive’ – Helen McEntee

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Helen McEntee said further work was still needed to end the conflict with Russia.
European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs was commenting as talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials took place in Geneva.
New Foreign Affairs Minister to attend first Brussels meeting

New Foreign Affairs Minister to attend first Brussels meeting

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Helen McEntee will meet with fellow Foreign Ministers to discuss issues including Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, the Sahel and Sudan. 
State accommodation for Ukrainian refugees set to be cut from 90 days to 30

State accommodation for Ukrainian refugees set to be cut from 90 days to 30

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Ukrainian refugees will now only be provided state accommodation for 30 days, down from 90.
Explainer: What is the Russian shadow fleet and how does it affect Ireland?

Explainer: What is the Russian shadow fleet and how does it affect Ireland?

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

A total of 557 vessels in the shadow fleet are now listed by the EU
Ireland backs EU plan to use sanctioned Russian assets for €140bn Ukraine loan

Ireland backs EU plan to use sanctioned Russian assets for €140bn Ukraine loan

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Mr Martin said that the loan would not impact Irish neutrality.
Teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian teenager in Dublin

Teenager arrested over fatal stabbing of Ukrainian teenager in Dublin

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

The male juvenile that was receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
Ukrainian lawyer loses appeal against extradition to US over ransomware conspiracy charges

Ukrainian lawyer loses appeal against extradition to US over ransomware conspiracy charges

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko (42) lost an appeal against an extradition order
Deadly night-time Russian barrage hits Ukraine

Deadly night-time Russian barrage hits Ukraine

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

At least five civilians were killed in the ‘large-scale’ assault featuring drones, missiles and guided bombs.
Ireland ‘eager to assist’ if peacekeeping mission required in Ukraine

Ireland ‘eager to assist’ if peacekeeping mission required in Ukraine

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

But Tánaiste Simon Harris said there is ‘no sign or sight’ of a peace agreement being struck in the near future.
Catherine Connolly says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes

Catherine Connolly says both Israel and Hamas have committed war crimes

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

There cannot be a peaceful solution in Palestine unless both sides disarm. It was important to stop the genocide in Palestine, Catherine Connolly told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.
Defence Forces donates 34 vehicles, three robots to Ukrainian army

Defence Forces donates 34 vehicles, three robots to Ukrainian army

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

The Irish Defence Forces have donated 34 vehicles and three de-mining robots to the Ukrainian army
Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Taoiseach and British prime minister ‘at one’ over Troubles legacy framework

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

UK prime minister Keir Starmer hosted Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Chequers on Friday.
EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

EU relations, Northern Ireland and Gaza on agenda for Taoiseach meeting with Starmer

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is to travel to the UK for the meeting with Keir Starmer on Friday.
Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Russian drones over Poland ‘wake-up call for the West’, Harris says

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Drones which entered Polish airspace were shot down.
Mountjoy prison officer unfairly dismissed after going AWOL to fight in Ukraine

Mountjoy prison officer unfairly dismissed after going AWOL to fight in Ukraine

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

The WRC found that the Irish Prison Service had not made out its case adequately to justify Brian Meagher’s dismissal
Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees, says Taoiseach

Ukraine needs long-term security guarantees, says Taoiseach

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Micheál Martin attended a virtual meeting of the coalition of the willing in support of Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday.
Owners of security firm providing State services to IPAS share €5.68m profits

Owners of security firm providing State services to IPAS share €5.68m profits

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Both from Ballinasloe in Co Galway, Alan Connolly and Conor Nolan each own 50 per cent of Allpro Security Services Ireland Ltd through their Be Rite Group Ltd.
Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Politics watch: Taoiseach defends EU-US trade deal amid criticism

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come
UK court rules in favour of Irish aircraft lessors in case over jets 'lost' in Russia

UK court rules in favour of Irish aircraft lessors in case over jets 'lost' in Russia

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Dublin-based AerCap is the world's largest aircraft lessor
Co Antrim pupils building lasting links with Ukrainian school

Co Antrim pupils building lasting links with Ukrainian school

Mon, 12 May, 2025

The UK-Ukraine school partnerships programme has drawn more than 750 applications from UK schools since opening in January.
Irish funds help open underground school bunker in Ukraine

Irish funds help open underground school bunker in Ukraine

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

An underground school shelter in Ukraine has been officially opened following funding from the Irish Government.
Harris condemns ‘despicable’ Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

Harris condemns ‘despicable’ Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The Tanaiste said Russia was demonstrating it had no interest in peace.
Travel agent and husband caught carrying €340,000 for criminal group at Dublin Airport

Travel agent and husband caught carrying €340,000 for criminal group at Dublin Airport

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Businesswoman Iryna Bandarieva, 69, and Ihor Shandar, 60, were arrested at Terminal 1 on Thursday after they were allegedly caught "red-handed".
Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Disruption expected in Dáil over proposed rule changes

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dáil.
Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Taoiseach defends Dáil changes ahead of potential disruption

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

The Taoiseach’s Questions slot in the Dáil was not ‘being used as well as the Opposition claims’, Micheál Martin said.

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