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RIA Seminar: Ireland on the UN Security Council - Statement of Minister Coveney

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23 November 2022

RIA Seminar: Ireland on the UN Security Council - Statement of Minister Coveney

Minister Coveney to address RIA seminar on Ireland’s UN Security Council term

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23 November 2022

Minister Coveney to address RIA seminar on Ireland’s UN Security Council term

Government approves the nomination of 19 Ambassadorial appointments

Press release

22 November 2022

On the recommendation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney TD, the Government today approved 19 Ambassador nominations. These appointments will take place during 2023, subject to agreement by the receiving States.

Minister Byrne attends meeting of the General Affairs Council

Press release

18 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., represented Ireland at a meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC) on Friday, 18 November.

Minister Byrne to represent Ireland at 18th Summit of the OIF

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18 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will represent Ireland at the 18th Summit of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (‘OIF’). The OIF summit will take place on 19 and 20 November in Djerba, Tunisia.

Conference adopts Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

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18 November 2022

Dublin Conference adopts Political Declaration on protecting civilians from Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Statement on Russian Ambassador meeting with the Department of Foreign Affairs

Statement

17 November 2022

The Russian Ambassador was called in by senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs this afternoon. The Government’s firm objection to the unwarranted and unjustified travel ban imposed on Irish citizens was conveyed. Ireland’s position in respect of Russia’s illegal aggression against Ukraine was reiterated.

Minister Byrne meets with U.K. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, Leo Docherty

Press release

16 November 2022

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., welcomed the U.K. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, Leo Docherty MP, to Iveagh House on Wednesday, 16 November.

Minister Coveney travels to Washington D.C.

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16 November 2022

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney, T.D., will be in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, 16 November for a number of meetings and engagements.

Minister Brophy announces €5 million to support climate adaptation in developing countries

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11 November 2022

Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., announces €5 million in funding to support climate adaptation in developing countries

Extension of Syria Cross Border Operation

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12 July 2022

Extension of Syria Cross Border Operation

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