This morning, troops of the 123rd Infantry Battalion UNIFIL began their commemorations of our fallen comrade Pte Seán Rooney with a silent dawn parade. If the security situation allows, the troops will travel for a ceremony at the Tibnine memorial. RIP Seán. Ar dheis Dé go

Moldova turns a new page today with the EU’s go-ahead for accession talks. We’re feeling Europe’s warm embrace today. Thank you for your support and faith in our journey. We’re committed to the hard work needed to become an EU member. Moldova is ready to rise to the challenge.

Very significant news. Talks can now begin with Ukraine and Moldova on joining the EU. It will be a big boost for morale to know that Europe believes their rightful place is with us in our common home.

Historic decision by EU leaders this evening. I was an early advocate of Ukraine’s accession to the EU - and the people of #Ukraine and #Moldova have made it clear, they want to be part of the European family. Ireland will support them every step of their journey.

Attention traders – the UK is introducing import controls from 31 January 2024. If your business exports goods to or through Great Britain, you will be affected by the new controls and must take action. Up-to-date information and practical advice on gov.ie/brexit

Today Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN participated in the first intergovernmental negotiations on #UNSC reform of 2024. 🇮🇪 stands ready to work toward a more representative, transparent, accountable & effective #UNSC. Thanks to 🇦🇹&🇰🇼 for Co-Chairing, and to 🇲🇽&🇱🇮 for presenting their models.

At today's Arria on peacebuilding, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN highlighted the need to: 🔹Adopt a comprehensive approach to peace 🔹Tackle root causes and invest in prevention 🔹Empower people, especially women and youth 🔹Manage transitions and strengthen the Peacebuilding Commission

Today, Ireland’s Ambassador in Moscow laid flowers commemorating the death of Alexei Navalny. Ireland reiterates its call for a full, independent and transparent investigation into his death and the release of all political prisoners held in Russia.

20 Days in Mariupol: the hardest film I’ve ever watched. Unflinching eye-witness testimony of the brutality and suffering unleashed by Russia’s needless war. We stand with 🇺🇦

This monument to Human Rights Defenders stands in Dublin. The cold stone makes me think of the awful loneliness endured by those brave enough to raise their voices. Poignant that the snow falls on it today, as Alexi #Navalny is buried in Moscow Front Line Defenders Irish Foreign Ministry

Today marks two years since the passing of our dear friend, Ambassador Jim Kelly. Jim was an outstanding diplomat and a generous colleague who served 🇮🇪 with distinction, incl. on the UN Security Council 2021-22. May he rest in eternal peace; suaimhneas síoraí dá anam dílis.

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Phenomenal race. 🇮🇪🥇

On my way to Ukraine, I met with Ireland’s Taoiseach Simon Harris TD. We discussed support for Ukraine and continued cooperation in demining and cybersecurity. We also talked about the next steps to implement the decisions based on the outcomes of the Peace Summit and discussed

“Ireland and the European Union will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.” Today, Ireland’s PM / Taoiseach Simon Harris met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv to underline Ireland’s enduring support for Ukraine and its people. 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇦

The Department of Foreign Affairs is running tours of Iveagh House on Saturday, 12 October, as part of Irish Architecture Foundation’s Open House Dublin festival 🏢 To register, or find out more, visit👉openhousedublin.com/locations/tour…

Today Tánaiste Micheál Martin 🇮🇪 co-hosted an event on including women in the future of Afghanistan.   We cannot turn a blind eye to the systematic oppression and almost complete exclusion of women from public life in Afghanistan over the past 3 years.   Ireland will continue

As we approach the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Loyalist ceasefire, #DavidErvine: LUST FOR PEACE examines the role played by the late UVF bombmaker turned PUP peacemaker in bringing about that peace. The film was made by & with those who knew him best. RTÉ One 23.15, tonight.

#DavidErvine : Lust for Peace airs tonight at 11.15 on RTÉ One , voiced by Aine Lawlor & made by the people who knew him best, with funding from Irish Foreign Ministry & Communities in transition by Extern + production from Ashling Fallon Casey. Here's a taster: vimeo.com/1018343296?sha…