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‘Very difficult’ to tell citizens ‘who want to do more’ to shelter – Minister

‘Very difficult’ to tell citizens ‘who want to do more’ to shelter – Minister

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs has reiterated advice to Irish citizens in the Middle East to ‘stay sheltered’.

Government spent over €1.3m on fit-out of new embassy in Tokyo

Government spent over €1.3m on fit-out of new embassy in Tokyo

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

The new Ireland House in Japan was officially opened by the Taoiseach this summer, with overall costs of around €35 million.

EU needs to be ‘firm’ with Trump administration, says Tánaiste

EU needs to be ‘firm’ with Trump administration, says Tánaiste

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Micheál Martin said the European Union needs to be ‘firm’ with the US.

Simon Coveney: High-profile minister to step away after 13 years in Cabinet

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Doubts remain over the Fine Gael politician’s future as he has refused to confirm whether he will contest the next general election.

Micheál Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week

Micheál Martin to travel to Israel and Palestine this week

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

The Minister for Foreign Affairs will also travel to Egypt as part of the visit.