Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation following a threat made against Tánaiste Simon Harris and members of his family. The warning, posted on social media earlier today, is being treated as a serious matter by authorities. Mr Harris himself alerted Gardaí after becoming aware of the post. The investigation is being led by officers in Wicklow with support from specialist …
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Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris has welcomed the new EU–US trade framework announced today, describing it as a significant step in providing certainty for Irish exporters. The agreement confirms a single 15% tariff rate on EU goods entering the United States, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors—sectors previously at risk of much higher duties under US Section …
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Irish authorities have successfully evacuated 15 Irish nationals who were seeking to leave Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The operation was facilitated by Austria, and the evacuees are expected to return to Ireland in the coming days. Irish officials continue to monitor the situation closely and maintain open lines of communication with citizens in the region. Irish …
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On the second anniversary of Irish UN peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney’s death in Lebanon, his family continues to seek clarity about the events leading to his tragic end. On Thursday, the UN indicated that additional details about the attack on the UN-marked vehicles in which Private Rooney and his colleagues were traveling would be provided to his family. These vehicles …
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The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are currently in Scotland for the British-Irish Council meeting, where they are engaging in discussions alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and leaders from the devolved administrations of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, as well as representatives from the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey. Also attending the talks are Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill …
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The Irish national who was aboard a tourist yacht that capsized in the Red Sea off Egypt is safe, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin. Mr. Martin updated reporters in Dublin on Tuesday morning, confirming that the Irish citizen is okay and receiving consular assistance from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Earlier today, Amr Hanafi, the governor of the …
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