Pleased to recognise Colin & Eithne Bell and members of the KBRT for their outstanding work in helping to repatriate many Irish people who have died overseas.

They represent the very best of us.

Warm congratulations to new First Minister of Scotland John Swinney

I look forward to working together closely, and building on the excellent collaboration and cooperation with our near neighbours, including through the British-Irish Council.

Good discussion with Ambassador Claire Cronin Claire Cronin last night to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and the US #LeChéile100

Completely unacceptable that Israel has taken over Rafah crossing. Gaza in the grip of famine & the crossing is now closed to vital humanitarian aid. 

An invasion of Rafah will result in disastrous consequences. An immediate ceasefire & release of hostages is urgently needed.

Confirming Ireland’s aid of medical supplies for the people of Gaza and calling for further supports today at the EU Foreign Affairs Council 🇮🇪🇵🇸

Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, has announced €1 million in funding for 35 cross-border projects under the Shared Island Initiative. 🕊️

To learn more, visit👉gov.ie/en/press-relea…

📅Current turnaround times when applying online

🟢First Time Online Application
➡️20 Working Days (Adult & Child)

🟢Child Renewal
➡️15 Working Days

🟢Complex Adult Renewal
➡️15 Working Days

🟢Simple Adult Renewal
➡️10 Working Days

🔗 Ireland.ie/PassportTurnar…

A Day of Welcomes at Farmleigh earlier this week🇮🇪🇪🇺ireland.ie/eu

Irish Foreign Ministry

The Department of Foreign Affairs is seeking applications for the position of Quantity Surveyor Grade 1.

The closing date for applications is 12pm Irish time, 15 May 2024.

To find out more, or to apply, visit: gov.ie/en/organisatio…

Ireland 🇮🇪 strongly condemns Russia for malicious cyber activity directed at Germany 🇩🇪, Czechia 🇨🇿 and EU partners 🇪🇺.

Such behaviour is unacceptable & contrary to UN norms.

Ireland will continue to work with int’l partners to promote an open, free, stable & secure cyberspace.

A free press is essential to democracy and human rights.

On #WPFD2024 , Ireland 🇮🇪 pays tribute to the journalists and media workers putting their lives at risk providing fact-based journalism, and renews our call to ensure their safe and unfettered access to conflict zones.

Ireland 🇮🇪 has signed agreements for voluntary contributions - totalling €1 million – to the International Criminal Court ⚖️

These contributions will help improve the security of the Court, which is crucial in supporting the vital work of the ICC

👉 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Tá deiseanna intéirneachtaí iontacha ar fáil san Aonad Cumarsáide na Roinne Gnóthaí Eachtracha.

Tá tuilleadh eolais faoi na roil agus an próiseas iarratais ar fáil anseo 👉 gov.ie/en/organisatio…

Is é an 13 Bealtaine 2024 ag a 5in an spriocdháta d'iarratais.

We were delighted to welcome Simon Harris TD, Micheál Martin, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Mairead McGuinness, ambassadors from 🇨🇾, 🇨🇿, 🇪🇪, 🇭🇺, 🇱🇻, 🇱🇹, 🇲🇹, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰 & 🇸🇮 and the family of Séamus Heaney to Farmleigh to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Day of Welcomes

ireland.ie/en/day-of-welc…

Ireland condemns the disproportionate use of force against peaceful protestors demonstrating against the transparency of foreign influence law in Tbilisi. We urge Georgia to live up to core EU values and norms and respect the freedom of expression.

Celebrating the ‘Day of Welcomes’ today, 20 years since 10 new member States joined the EU under the Irish Presidency.

Here’s my speech to mark the day: gov.ie/en/speech/f53e…

Delighted to give keynote address at the Royal Irish Academy International Affairs Conference today.

The theme of the Conference is “The West or the Rest? – Identity, Ideology, Institutions”

My speech: gov.ie/en/speech/501b…

Janina Bąk lived in Dublin for 8 years, where she was doing her PhD and taught statistics at Trinity 🎓

🇪🇺 To mark the 20th anniversary of Poland's accession to the EU, Janina shared some memories of her time in Ireland.

Read her full story here👉 ireland.ie/en/poland/in-t…

Pleased to launch our #BeSummerReady campaign today with ⁦⁦Jack Chambers TD⁩

This year we ask people to be ‘TravelWise’ as we enjoy the summer months.

Some useful advice here:
gov.ie/summerready

The largest expansion of the European Union in its history took place on this day 20 years ago, during 🇮🇪’s Presidency, when 🇨🇾, 🇨🇿, 🇪🇪, 🇭🇺, 🇱🇻, 🇱🇹, 🇲🇹, 🇵🇱, 🇸🇰 & 🇸🇮 joined our European family.

Today we celebrate how every enlargement has made our 🇪🇺 stronger & more prosperous.