Ever since DWTS Ireland have wanted to step out with Eileen Dunne. Opening Kennedy SummerSchool was my chance. Seriously, an honour to salute two heroes of liberal democracy in JFK & RFK, and the NI work of Joe Kennedy III as well as talk about my experience of UN, NATO & EU & UK/Irish relations.

With two good friends ⁦Eamon Ryan⁩ and Eileen Dunne at the beautiful JFK arboretum ⁦Kennedy SummerSchool⁩ - powerful address by the Minister on the climate imperative.

#Ukraine has a right to defend itself against Russia’s aggression. Russia can’t step up the war from its own soil and expect Ukraine not to address the threat. The UK will provide the capabilities Ukraine needs to defend itself.

A great colleague, we worked together at the UN 2005-8. Une grande perte. Nicolas de Rivière France Diplomatie🇫🇷🇪🇺 Michel Duclos

Inspiring to visit the JFK arboretum, opened in the year of my birth. Trees are an inspiration and a consolation, reminding us of the brevity of our lives and the gravity of our responsibilities.

When the Oasis is a mirage….

Fair to say a full spectrum discussion on Ireland’s security policy…

A pleasure and honour to be a Kennedy Summer Scholar! Kennedy SummerSchool

Always wise words from my friend and counterpart Embassy of Ireland Kennedy SummerSchool

Delighted to take part in let’s say a wide-ranging debate ⁦Kennedy SummerSchool⁩ on Ireland’s security policy. Tried to myth bust about NATO while stressing it’s for Ireland to define and decide its future, in this as in all fields.

Floral and choral delights ⁦Christ Church Cathedral Dublin⁩ with the past choristers beautifully singing Haydn’s Missa Brevis & Mozart’s Ave Verum.

Often wondered what Marlay House looks like from the inside. Lovely is the answer. Thanks Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for a fascinating tour. Office of Public Works

An important announcement and decision by David Lammy today.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gives an update on arms export licences to Israel, following the completion of the government’s review.

Russia's strikes on Poltava are the latest sickening act of aggression in Putin’s abhorrent and illegal war in Ukraine. My thoughts are with all the victims and their loved ones. We stand with Ukraine.

Supporting England in the match against Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 in the AVIVA Stadium on 7 September? ⚽️ Before travelling, take a look at our travel tips from the British Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston ⤵️✈️ #TravelAware

Many thanks to Eamon Ryan for an energising speech! And to British Irish Chamber of Commerce for inter-connecting an expert panel and highly engaged audience. Ed Miliband

A sneak peek of this weekend’s episode of @sundaymiscellany 📻 Tune into @rteradio1 from 9:10am to listen to British Ambassador Paul Johnston on the next episode 🎧