Israel to close embassy in Ireland
Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of the Israeli embassy in Ireland. The Israeli government says the decision to close Israel’s embassy in Dublin was made “in…
Syrian migrant pause to be revisited ‘within weeks’
A pause on decisions on asylum claims for Syrian refugees in Ireland will be reviewed within weeks, Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, has said. Ireland has followed many European…
Israel ‘not fulfilling’ EU human rights obligations
Israel is not meeting its human rights obligations under the EU-Israel trade agreement. That’s the opinion of the EU’s foreign affairs chief. It is the first time he has been…
Irish personnel ‘safe’ after rocket attacks on UN in Lebanon
The Defence Forces have confirmed that “Irish personnel are safe and accounted for” after attacks on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says it…
EU ministers divided over Israel human rights
EU foreign ministers are expected to hold a fractious discussion over relations with Israel today. It comes after the EU’s foreign affairs chief proposed invoking the human rights clause in…
Ireland has ‘Trump shock’ buffer, says Taoiseach
Ireland has a “buffer” ready to use if Donald Trump follows through with his threats to the Irish economy, the Taoiseach says. “We do need to be aware that the…
Does Trump’s win threaten Ireland and the EU?
Donald Trump is set to become President of the United States for a second time. But what will his win mean for Ireland and for the European Union? Out on…
Irish community in Britain to receive €7.6 million
The Irish government has allocated more than €7 million to be distributed to more than 100 organisations in Britain to support Irish people living overseas. £6.4 million (€7.68 million) in…
Irish government looking to usurp EU over Israel trade deal
The Irish government is considering overriding EU law over its trade deal with Israel. For months Ireland, along with Spain, has repeatedly asked the EU to consider whether Israel is…
Taoiseach demands the EU calls for peacekeepers’ safety
The EU and its partners must demand the safety of UN peacekeepers, the Taoiseach said on arrival in Brussels this afternoon. The Taoiseach is in the Belgian capital for two…