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Opposition pledges ‘robust’ challenge to triple lock changes

Opposition pledges ‘robust’ challenge to triple lock changes

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Opposition TDs have pledged to replicate a ‘robust’ challenge to moves by the Irish Government to scrap provisions of the triple lock.
Ireland moves to drop UN requirement for troop deployment

Ireland moves to drop UN requirement for troop deployment

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Taoiseach Michéal Martin said he did not want Russia, China or the United States having a veto on deployments
Changes to triple lock 'nothing to do with neutrality'

Changes to triple lock 'nothing to do with neutrality'

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

In an interview with BreakingNews.ie, former TD and soldier Cathal Berry said the triple lock is "nothing to do with Ireland's policy of neutrality"
Taoiseach welcomes Gaza ceasefire after ’15 months of destruction’

Taoiseach welcomes Gaza ceasefire after ’15 months of destruction’

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

Simon Harris said he hoped the deal will now receive the formal approval of the Israeli government.
Rotation of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘will be done safely’

Rotation of Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘will be done safely’

Fri, 25 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris met Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati at Government Buildings.
Israel has ‘crossed another line’, Taoiseach says

Israel has ‘crossed another line’, Taoiseach says

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris said he is ‘extraordinarily concerned’ about the escalating conflict in southern Lebanon.
Defence Forces chief criticises Israeli attacks on UN outposts

Defence Forces chief criticises Israeli attacks on UN outposts

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

The Tánaiste called on the international community to pressure Israel to stop its recent activity along the border with Lebanon.
Family of Seán Rooney 'concerned' by lack of UN response to coroner

Family of Seán Rooney 'concerned' by lack of UN response to coroner

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

A Dublin coroner that she had not received a reply to date to a request she had sent to the UN on August 6th.
Escalation in attacks in Middle East ‘deeply dangerous’, says Taoiseach

Escalation in attacks in Middle East ‘deeply dangerous’, says Taoiseach

Fri, 04 Oct, 2024

Simon Harris’s comments come as Israel carried out a series of air strikes overnight in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Ireland cannot unilaterally withdraw from Lebanon peacekeeping duties, Tánaiste says

Ireland cannot unilaterally withdraw from Lebanon peacekeeping duties, Tánaiste says

Wed, 02 Oct, 2024

There are currently 379 Irish Defence Forces personnel serving with the UN’s Unifil mission in south Lebanon.
Tánaiste to endorse gender equality initiative at UN General Assembly

Tánaiste to endorse gender equality initiative at UN General Assembly

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Micheál Martin will attend a number of events in New York on Tuesday.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste travel to New York for UN General Assembly

Taoiseach and Tánaiste travel to New York for UN General Assembly

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Escalating tensions in the Middle East, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the brutal conflict in Sudan are expected to be the focus.
UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

UN ‘must co-operate’ with Private Seán Rooney inquest, lawyer says

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

UN peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney died during an attack in Lebanon in December 2022
Irish troops arrive home to mark end of peacekeeping mission in Syria

Irish troops arrive home to mark end of peacekeeping mission in Syria

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Ireland has now withdrawn its troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF), who are deployed to monitor the border between Israel and Syria.
Defence Forces confirm no Irish soldiers injured in air strike in Lebanon

Defence Forces confirm no Irish soldiers injured in air strike in Lebanon

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

The Defence Forces said no Irish personnel were injured when a shell exploded near the UN's Blue Line in Lebanon
Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza

Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Micheál Martin said ‘a proper flow of aid through the land routes’ would have an immediate impact.
Immigration plan includes enhanced screening and timeframe for asylum applications

Immigration plan includes enhanced screening and timeframe for asylum applications

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

A plan will be brought to Cabinet today for Ireland to opt into the EU Asylum and Migration pact
Tánaiste urges countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension

Tánaiste urges countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

Micheál Martin said the aid agency’s work was vital for Palestinians
Tánaiste announces €20m for UN Palestinian agency after key donors suspend aid

Tánaiste announces €20m for UN Palestinian agency after key donors suspend aid

Thu, 15 Feb, 2024

UNRWA has been pitched into crisis since Israel alleged that 12 of its staff were involved in the October 7th attack
Opposition calls on Government to join South African case against Israel

Opposition calls on Government to join South African case against Israel

Tue, 09 Jan, 2024

Israeli officials have said the nation will defend itself before the United Nations’ top court against the charges.
Private Seán Rooney remembered on first anniversary of his death

Private Seán Rooney remembered on first anniversary of his death

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

A charity football match with his friends and army comrades was held at Oriel Park last weekend
Israel losing support, says Taoiseach as Ireland backs UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

Israel losing support, says Taoiseach as Ireland backs UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Leo Varadkar said Israel is quickly losing support and sympathy around the world over the conflict in Gaza
Cop28: 'Failure not an option', says Ryan as negotiations continue

Cop28: 'Failure not an option', says Ryan as negotiations continue

Tue, 12 Dec, 2023

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the vast majority of countries did not think a draft agreement put forward on Monday night was satisfactory
Eamon Ryan to lead EU climate finance negotiations at Cop28

Eamon Ryan to lead EU climate finance negotiations at Cop28

Sat, 09 Dec, 2023

Last year, he played a similar role at Cop27, where he successfully led negotiations on the defining issue of that conference, 'Loss and Damage'
Removing defence triple lock would be vindication of Irish sovereignty, Varadkar says

Removing defence triple lock would be vindication of Irish sovereignty, Varadkar says

Thu, 23 Nov, 2023

Leo Varadkar said he was never a fan of the triple lock and that he did not regard the concept as being part of Irish neutrality.
Man accused of killing Irish UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney released on bail

Man accused of killing Irish UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney released on bail

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Private Seán Rooney was killed on December 14th, 2022.
Safety of Irish troops in Middle East ‘of paramount concern’ – Tánaiste

Safety of Irish troops in Middle East ‘of paramount concern’ – Tánaiste

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Micheál Martin made his comments as he met soldiers preparing to deploy to Lebanon on UN peacekeeping duties
UN chief tells Belfast summit that refugee rights could ‘go backwards’ amid populism

UN chief tells Belfast summit that refugee rights could ‘go backwards’ amid populism

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General, addressed the One Young World Summit in Belfast.

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