Powerful momentum at #MayoSocial. Our ageing population isn’t a problem to fix – it’s a chance to lead with vision. Delighted to feature on RTÉ highlighting the need for smart, sustainable, intergenerational communities with better outcomes for all. See: rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

A life dedicated to service of the poor and marginalised. Chomhbhrón ó chroí ar bhás ár gcara dílis. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Deepest sympathy may he rest in peace.

Chaired a powerful @IIEA session on subsea telecom cables as critical infrastructure. Dr Camino Kavanagh delivered a tour de force on security, resilience & governance of this vital system. A timely, complex topic that drew over 200 delegates & rich discussion. #OceanGovernance

The magnificent new Mainport Edge sailing past Blackrock Castle, Cork on a brief 1st visit to her home town. So sorry I couldn't make the visitors day -heard everyone was v impressed. Irish Naval Service Mark Mellett Port of Cork Mainport Charlotte O'Kelly Val Cummins @Dept_ECC

As Pope Francis is laid to rest, we honour a leader who bridged faith and science, championed climate action (‘Laudato Si’), and called for inclusion and equality. He praised those who who helped in lifesaving work in the Med — true dignity in action. RIP. #Leadership #Hope

Earlier this week, our @pilatusaircraft PC-12 crew transported a 2-year-old patient from Casement Aerodrome to the UK for urgent medical care. Our thoughts are with the young patient and their family for a smooth recovery. 💙 #IrishAirCorps #NAS #AirAmbulance #PC12

Privileged to attend @IIEA talk with Dr. Pascal Boniface on France’s role in a shifting world. Europe needs Strategic Autonomy not opposition to the US, but freedom from dependence. NATO’s centre of gravity has shifted. Europe must think afresh about Russia & its own security.

Nice to be back in Malta exploring energy infrastructure & Offshore Renewable Energy & decarbonisation potential. 🇲🇹’s EEZ offers scope for floating wind and solar, key to a sustainable, resilient energy future. #EnergyTransition #FloatingWind #CleanEnergy #NetZero #BlueEconomy

“Nothing about you, without you.” Proud to stand with #Advocates to mark 2 years of Ireland’s capacity law, as Sage Advocacy launched #VoiceMatters with calls to embed independent advocacy in law. Inspiring Keynote by Chief Justice O’Donnell #NothingAboutYouWithoutYou #Advocacy

Shellfish dredging wiping out carbon-catching seagrass meadows in Irish seas & undermining biodiversity, Coastwatch warns - a version on our doorstep of what David Attenborough's film Ocean highlights in term of scarring the seabed Altitude irishtimes.com/environment/20…

We owe our survival to the ocean. It absorbs ~30% of the 40Bn Metric tonnes of CO₂ we emit yearly. Yet vital marine ecosystems are being destroyed by bottom trawling. We must expand Marine Protected Areas with enforced no-take zones #OceanHealth #ClimateAction #NoTakeZones #MPAs

We wish to extend our deepest condolences from all the personnel of Óglaigh na hÉireann to the family and friends of Garda Kevin Flatley and his colleagues in An Garda Síochána. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Full line up confirmed for our Ireland & Neutrality event Royal Irish Academy on 9 June. Misha Glenny will be joined by Professor Eunan O’Halpin, Catherine Connolly TD, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett and Professor Patrick Keatinge. Tickets via our website westcorkhistoryfestival.org

Delighted as Maritime Area Regulatory Authority Chair to attend #EMD2025 in Cork with Taoiseach Micheál Martin & EU leaders. More than a conference—it’s a call to act on the triple planetary crisis. Time for sustainable blue economies, resilient oceans & joined-up governance. #OneOceanOnePlanet

Finnish representative spells out sobering security situation in the Baltic at #Europeanmaritimeday in Cork Mark Mellett Val Cummins @Dept_ECC

A few tickets available for our event Royal Irish Academy on 9 June on Ireland & Neutrality. Misha Glenny will speak on neutrality in a European context and will be joined for a panel discussion by Eunan O'Halpin Mark Mellett Catherine Connolly & Patrick Keatinge. Tickets via our website

Delighted to meet/tour BelfastHarbour with Chair Dr Theresa Donaldson/CEO Pat O’Neill. Belfast has important future supporting ORE; partnership with Port of Cork positive move. Informative lunch at Port’s own Marriott Hotel! Mark Mellett Charlotte O'Kelly Val Cummins #belfast

Ireland must stop ‘free-riding’ on security ‘gifted by others’, says former Chief of Staff. Sound advice regarding defence and security from the former Chief of Staff Mark Mellett. The government needs to deliver on improvements for our Óglaigh na hÉireann irishtimes.com/politics/2025/…

Pleased to speak at the @RIAdublin panel on Ireland and Neutrality. Great insights from Misha Glenny Profs Eunan O’Halpin & Patrick Keatinge & Stephen Kelly. 🔹 Sovereign rights that are not upheld are more imaginary than real. 🔹 Security & economic stability are inseparable