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One-in-five consular cases in 2025 related to death of Irish citizens overseas

One-in-five consular cases in 2025 related to death of Irish citizens overseas

Last year, the Department of Foreign Affairs assisted nearly 2,000 citizens last year

Government spent over €1.3m on fit-out of new embassy in Tokyo

Government spent over €1.3m on fit-out of new embassy in Tokyo

The new Ireland House in Japan was officially opened by the Taoiseach this summer, with overall costs of around €35 million.

Ireland closing embassy in Tehran amid ‘deteriorating situation’

Ireland closing embassy in Tehran amid ‘deteriorating situation’

Simon Harris said the decision was not taken lightly.

Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

Netanyahu visited Ireland in bid to establish now-closing embassy

Fact check: Israel’s foreign minister decided to close its embassy in Ireland

Fact check: Israel’s foreign minister decided to close its embassy in Ireland

Government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’

Government accused by Israel’s foreign minister of ‘antisemitic rhetoric’

Ireland will not be silenced over Israel’s war in Gaza, says Harris

Ireland will not be silenced over Israel’s war in Gaza, says Harris

Taoiseach defends reopening the Irish embassy in Iran

Taoiseach defends reopening the Irish embassy in Iran

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris said the safety of staff at the Irish embassy is of “paramount” importance but stressed the benefits of ongoing diplomatic relations with Iran.