Department of Foreign Affairs

Concern as one-third of Irish staff in EU roles due to retire by 2026 with associated loss of influence

EU states are ‘extremely careful’ about allowing Russian diplomats into their countries, security expert says

Consular assistance being provided following death of man in popular Thai holiday resort

Far-right figure stated place of birth as ‘Ireland’ when detained by Canadian immigration authorities in June

Dublin man Edward Johnston (50) had history of confrontations with police before fatal incident

Taoiseach says travel advice has changed due to growing instability, with citizens told also to avoid travel to Lebanon and Palestine

More people now using new technology to discover origins and then claim an Irish passport

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says if the security situation deteriorates, the Government ‘may be limited in the assistance we can provide’

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described case of Tori Towey as ‘grotesque and medieval’

Taoiseach describes Irishwoman’s case as ‘horrific nightmare scenario that no Irish citizen should have to experience’

Tánaiste says Ireland working closely with EU and UK amid growing fear of war between Israel and Hizbullah militants

Figures emerge as Passport Service faces peak demand for renewals and new applications, while concerns over ‘bad actors’ also raised

From Spain to Portugal, Greece and France, some 51 Irish people have died while swimming abroad since 2019, including six so far this year

Russian officials warn of ‘inevitable response’ to Ireland’s ‘criminal behaviour’ relating to EU deal on using frozen Moscow assets

French agency says Russian efforts have become more pronounced generally in the run-up to the European elections in June

It has been a long, tiring journey, he said in a WhatsApp message

The man (52) got into difficulties while in the sea at Inatel beach, Albufeira

Minister for Justice assures Ms Kelly of ‘Government’s ongoing support ... as she works through the Egyptian authorities to get her children home’

James ‘Jimmy’ Goff (34) was part of well-known auctioneering family

Tánaiste Micheál Martin ignored pleas for intervention, high-profile MP says

Micheál Martin said it was important to see ‘how the design team is transforming the public’s input into a coherent passport design’

Yasser Eljuboori was detained in Baghdad while travelling back to Ireland, according to a post on his wife’s X account

Micheál Martin says he agrees with other western leaders that the Russian opposition leader was killed by the Russian state

Internal documents state new $12m Washington DC mansion would project ‘positive image of Ireland’

Coalition move causes embassy staff to drop by more than 50%, increasing tensions between Dublin and Moscow

Bulk of funding to support developing countries in adapting to inevitable negative impacts from global warming

Micheál Martin calls on Israel to focus on ending conflict quickly and says Hamas must ‘lay down their arms’

Department of Foreign Affairs ‘aware’ of incident and ‘stands ready to provide consular assistance’

Tradition of communal living means that several generations of some families have been killed in Israeli bombing of the city

Colin MacAndrias moved from London back to Dublin with his wife and children just two and a half years ago, after he lived abroad for over 25 years

Over 15,000 people took part in public consultation, giving their view on what native flora and fauna should be featured

Department of Foreign Affairs was previously renting property which was most expensive for sale in US capital when first put on market

Under Constitution, Irish citizens are forbidden from accepting noble titles without permission of Government

Zeitgeist Irland 24 programme will feature more than 200 events of concerts, exhibitions and plays

Government says legal advice it received from Attorney General is ‘essential contribution to our consideration of next steps’

Ramallah becomes fifth city with which Dublin has twinning agreement

Mr Hania’s wife and children have already left for Ireland through Rafah Crossing

Khalid El-Astal’s children Ali (4) and Sara (1) arrived in Dublin Airport on Sunday, but several of his family, including the children’s mother, Ashwak, were killed in Israeli air strikes

Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman says ‘administrative issue’ on Thursday meant very few crossings of dual or foreign nationals could take place

Irish Government urged to take immediate action against Israel's campaign in Gaza