Helen McEntee

Taoiseach must make most of St Patrick’s Day visit to White House

Similarly, he could also make an important statement by deciding against going to Washington DC

McEntee asked to intervene in case of Irish citizen imprisoned in Russia

Dmitry Simbaev was detained last August after ‘anti-Russian’ messages were found on his phone

Power to set foreign policy does not lie with President Connolly, says Government

Statement likely intended as riposte to President’s condemnation of ‘violations of international law’ in Gulf

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight from Oman lands

Almost 200 Irish citizens return on flight via Cairo as hostilities escalate in Middle East

Iran’s president rejects Trump demand for ‘unconditional surrender’

Masoud Pezeshkian apologises for Iran’s attacks on regional countries, but Iranian fire targets Gulf states on Saturday

‘Ireland has to box clever’: Inside the Government’s response to the war in the Middle East

With Irish citizens stranded, skyrocketing energy bills and an upcoming St Patrick’s day one-to-one with Trump, the Coalition has much to deal with

First repatriation flight for Irish citizens from Middle East delayed, department confirms

Service pushed back by one day due to ‘highly challenging operational context for aviation’ in region, says Helen McEntee

Plans for electronic tagging of criminal offenders delayed after tender attracts no bids

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan previously called delays ‘embarrassing’ and said system would be rolled out by the end of last year ‘at the very latest’

Claire Byrne is relaxed as she settles in to Newstalk, while Shane Coleman gets mad as hell at drivetime

Radio: Newstalk host is an ideal, unflustered presence when the you-know-what hits the fan

Trump demands a say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals

Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states

Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law

Helen McEntee highlights military action has no UN mandate but stops short of saying this breaches international law

First trickle of stranded Irish arrive home from Gulf states as war continues to spread

Inside Politics: Prices of heating oil soar amid allegations of gouging

As war widens to Gulf states, Irish Government plans its largest evacuation operation ever

Donald Trump and senior US administration figures give contradictory accounts of why the US attacked Iran

US multinationals will not flee Ireland just because we stand up to Donald Trump

Time we put down the St Patrick’s Day shamrock bowl and speak up for international law

Iran sends drones and missiles across the Gulf as up to 2,000 Irish seek route home

Government working to finalise charter flight from Oman while confusion over Trump’s strategy continues

As many as 2,000 Irish people stranded in Gulf states due to Iran war, says Helen McEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs expects Taoiseach to raise concerns about US-Israel attacks during White House meeting

Supporting Ukraine, maintaining neutrality and bolstering our defences

Sinn Féin’s stance on the €90bn support package for Ukraine doesn’t hold up

Government to deploy defence attaches to embassies to boost military co-operation

Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces

Ministers from North and UK may be invited to some events during Ireland’s EU presidency

Hosting of EU presidency among several items to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday by Government Ministers

Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restricted

Senior officials and Ministers met in Dublin earlier to discuss the escalating crisis in Middle East and Gulf region

Iran conflict sharpens debate about Ireland’s role in global security

Inside Politics: The tumult in the Middle East will again drive discussion about the ‘triple lock’ and moving closer to Nato

US stops funding peacebuilding project for island of Ireland after 40 years

Programme to prevent young people being recruited by paramilitaries among scheme’s initiatives

‘It’s a scary place right now’: Irish in Middle East told to shelter in place

The Department of Foreign Affairs is maintaining ‘close touch with the airlines’ and in ‘very close contact with EU partners’

Emergency support discussed for EU citizens in Middle East amid fears of escalating conflict

Cyprus has begun preparing evacuations by air

‘You don’t need a smartphone to be cool’: How a Wicklow school’s ban is inspiring pupils worldwide

Greystones initiative is helping to protect children and easing parents’ fears over harm from internet

Inside Ireland’s preparations for EU presidency: ‘You have to make the country look good’

Concern at senior levels of Government that Brussels deal making demands during EU role will pull bandwidth from domestic agenda

Ministers flag up opportunities for Irish exporters in muted Mercosur response

Opposition and farmers condemn EU move to allow South America trade deal to operate provisionally

Government may reconsider refusal to take part in €150bn EU security fund, says Minister

Helen McEntee wants Ireland’s defence capability to ‘match that of other small western European countries’

Ireland signs agreement with France for joint military training and intel sharing

Up to €2 billion of military equipment to be purchased from France in coming years

Ireland should not fear asking allies for military help, says Minister

New National Maritime Security Strategy calls for deeper co-operation with France and the UK

Six Irish sport stars will become sporting diplomats for country

Failure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for Sport

Taoiseach to join meeting of Coalition of Willing for fourth anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Helen McEntee and Patrick Donovan to present strategy aimed at promoting Ireland globally as a dynamic sporting nation

Why Dún Laoghaire should have a full naval base

Sensitive fibre optic cables and gas pipelines are concentrated in the Irish Sea. We need to have a vessel patrolling the area immediately

European Parliament pauses work ratifying EU-US tariff deal

Government looking for ‘absolute clarity’ on fresh US tariff developments, says McEntee

Council chiefs threatened with visit to headmaster’s office over housing sluggishness

Inside Politics: Council chiefs threatened with visit to headmaster’s office over housing sluggishness

Ireland to deepen partnerships with UK and France under new maritime security plan

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee expected to unveil new plan on Wednesday

Defence Forces to acquire mobile air traffic control tower for emergencies during EU presidency

Government is fast-tracking acquisition of anti-drone technology for use during summits

Trump orders new global tariff, amid fears Ireland’s pharma sector could be in firing line

Any pivot in the US president’s tariff focus could have serious implications for Ireland

Anton Savage is incredulous as political peace breaks out

Radio: Newstalk Breakfast host displays sharp instincts, while a passionate denunciation of racism lights up Inside Sport

Ireland among over 30 states calling for inquiry into potential war crimes in Sudan

Helen McEntee a signatory to statement expressing ‘grave concern’ over ‘continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians’

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