Incredible performance by Róisín Ní Ríain in the S13 100m backstroke final, earning a silver medal 🥈 Ireland’s first medal of the Paralympics - congratulations! 👏🇮🇪

Deeply saddened by the killing of six Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas. We call again for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and a ceasefire. Even in this dark moment, I urge all involved to redouble their efforts to reach such a deal.

Simply superb race by cyclists Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal in the B 3000m individual pursuit, winning silver for Team Ireland at the Paralympics 🥈 An incredible achievement 👏🇮🇪

It’s great to be here in Skibbereen to welcome our Olympic heroes after an amazing performance in Paris.

Skibbereen’s Olympians are a shining light of whom everyone has a right to be proud.

My statement following my call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this morning.

Warm and friendly discussion with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden on a wide range of issues including EU enlargement, war in Ukraine and Gaza, the need to advocate for free trade and enterprise policy across Europe & the world.

Brilliant swim by Róisin Ní Riain in the SM13 200m individual medley, winning bronze - her second medal of the Paralympics! An outstanding athlete - well done Róisín

Another bronze medal! A great race by Orla Comerford in the T13 100m. Fantastic performances by Team Ireland at this Paralympics 👏🇮🇪

Delighted to be in Ranelagh this evening with Jim O'Callaghan TD and Cllr. Rory Hogan. We’ve had a very extensive canvas of the area, meeting people and discussing issues both local and national.

We want to ensure children and young people are safe online. Today, Minister Stephen Donnelly launched an Online Health Taskforce to develop a public health response to harms caused by certain types of online activity, along with annual funding for national awarness campaigns.

Paralympic Gold for Ireland! Brilliant race by Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly in the B individual time trial. Astonishing performance and worthy champions!

Delighted to be in Haulbowline today for the commissioning of the Naval Service’s new Inshore Patrol Vessels, LÉ Aoibhinn and LÉ Gobnait. These versatile vessels will play an important part in safeguarding our nation’s security and protecting our critical infrastructure.

"We've just had a really positive meeting with business organisations from across the country, representing every kind of business ahead of #Budget2025. They've given us really good proposals as to how we can support enterprise in the fantastic job they do." Dara Calleary

Flag Officer Commanding of the Naval Service, Commodore Michael Malone welcomed Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D., Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy and Secretary General Jacqui McCrum, to Haulbowline yesterday to mark

Delighted to be in Fermoy today to turn the sod on the site of the new Tesco Ireland superstore, which will create 100 new jobs for the local area. It will have a very positive impact on the local economy.

Great morning meeting locals in Fermoy with General Election Candidate Cllr Deirdre O Brien and Nelius Cotter.

Delighted to spend the day meeting and engaging with local people, businesses & community groups in Fermoy, Mitchelstown, Kildorrery & Glanworth with @deirdreobriencc.