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'Serious concern about Russian infiltration' as 14,000 Irish visas approved

'Serious concern about Russian infiltration' as 14,000 Irish visas approved

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Andrews has raised the issue with the Minister for Justice

Macron shows Taoiseach ‘very moving’ letters from Wolfe Tone to France

Macron shows Taoiseach ‘very moving’ letters from Wolfe Tone to France

‘Overall, I think, a very fruitful and productive meeting,’ Taoiseach Micheál Martin said of his engagement with Emmanuel Macron.

Taoiseach greeted by French president on arrival for talks in Paris

Taoiseach greeted by French president on arrival for talks in Paris

Micheál Martin’s visit is part of preparations for Ireland taking up the presidency of the EU Council in July.

Taoiseach to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting

Taoiseach to discuss Middle East and Ukraine with Macron in Paris meeting

Social media recommendations should be accepted across government, minister says

Social media recommendations should be accepted across government, minister says

EU presidency should be used to advance Irish unity, Sinn Fein MEPs say

EU presidency should be used to advance Irish unity, Sinn Fein MEPs say

Ireland should use EU Presidency to push for end to seasonal clock changes, MEP says

Ireland should use EU Presidency to push for end to seasonal clock changes, MEP says

Government to spend €135k on wool scarves to give as gifts during EU presidency

Government to spend €135k on wool scarves to give as gifts during EU presidency

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, said the Government is focused on making sure 'everything is in place for the work ahead'.

Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Ireland should use EU presidency to 'lead on renewable energy’

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Wind Energy Ireland said this offered an opportunity to ‘show real leadership’ on renewable energy in Europe.

Ireland to spend €6.5m on luxury vehicles and armoured cars for VIPs during EU presidency

Ireland to spend €6.5m on luxury vehicles and armoured cars for VIPs during EU presidency

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

The Department of Foreign Affairs is also planning to hire 12 high-quality armoured cars for delegation motorcades in November 2026

Gardaí ramp up security preparations ahead of EU presidency

Gardaí ramp up security preparations ahead of EU presidency

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

According to the Irish Times, An Garda Síochána is investing more than half a million euro in new simulation technology

Ireland has 'huge role' in Ukraine's future during upcoming EU presidency, MEP says

Ireland has 'huge role' in Ukraine's future during upcoming EU presidency, MEP says

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Ireland will have a "huge role" to play in Ukraine's future with the EU presidency, an MEP has said

Ireland 'unprepared' for coastal threats but could avail of EU assistance, MEP says

Ireland 'unprepared' for coastal threats but could avail of EU assistance, MEP says

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

The presence of Russian vessels off the Irish coast has been well documented in the last few years