The Irish Times view on hybrid attacks in Europe: a new security order
These developments demand a full and frank public debate rather than decisions arrived at by drift
Helen McEntee
World facing biggest security challenges since 1970s, says Helen McEntee
Minister says disinformation ‘spread like wildfire’ during Northern Ireland immigration riots earlier this year
Russian ambassador not in position to ‘lecture’ Ireland over Ukraine war stance, says Taoiseach
State accused of ‘copy-pasting EU conspiracy theories’ after Yury Filatov summoned to meeting in wake of drone attack at German airport
Honest assessment is needed of Ireland’s military neutrality
Government policies are at odds with stated position
‘That has changed’: Helen McEntee says Ireland now takes defence spending seriously
EU foreign affairs chief told Wicklow meeting Ireland has ‘much better neighbours’ than other European countries
Ed Miliband to join EU foreign ministers meeting in Wicklow this week
Helen McEntee to bring Meath twist to foreign ministers' dinner in Druids Glen
Emergency advice booklets to be distributed to households
The booklet provides tips on being prepared for extreme weather, prolonged power outage and other emergencies
Strong ties with Dublin ‘essential’ to future of Andy Burnham’s government – NI Secretary
UK and Irish governments must ‘step up’ on Troubles Bill, says Chris Bryant on first Dublin visit
Israeli settlement proposal demands ‘robust’ response, says Helen McEntee
Minister’s remarks come after publication of tender to build 1,200 housing units in Palestine
Balancing act continues as Leaving Cert grades drop back by an average of just over 1%
Timelines for fully removing pandemic-related post-marking adjustment will continue to be informed by the 2026 experience
The Curragh is full of natural treasures. It needs safeguarding
The need for conservation measures on the Co Kildare plains has been recognised for 30 years
Irish military officers to fill defence attache posts in Britain, US and France this autumn
Move hailed by Coalition as ‘significant milestone’ in strengthening international defence engagement
State paid more than €500k to private firm for air traffic control at Dublin Air Corps base
Flying operations had been restricted at Casement Aerodrome for period last year due to shortage of qualified military personnel
Ireland’s first long-range military radar systems to be in place next year
France was selected months ago as Ireland’s preferred partner to deliver the programme
Families of those who died in Creeslough disaster to meet Taoiseach today
‘We’re going into four years, there’s no answers whatsoever,’ says mother of 14-year-old Leona Harper, who died in the explosion
US warns Government not to push Occupied Territories Bill type action in Europe
Embassy cites risk to hundreds of thousands of Irish jobs with US companies from ‘symbolic measures’
Government’s Occupied Territories Bill signed into law by President
Legislation recently passed following failed Opposition attempts to include services such as technology in the Bill
NI groups tackling violence against women and girls to share €10m peacebuilding fund
Money will also be allocated to groups countering disinformation and supporting displaced families
Minister seeks to include Defence Forces in EU victims’ rights directive
Helen McEntee seeks ‘greater accountability’ following woman’s claims of abuse by officer and lack of information
Who is Chris Bryant, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
Welsh-born politician says a Border poll on Irish reunification is ‘not on my list of priorities at the moment’
New Occupied Territories Bill including trade in services to be introduced in September
Frances Black, who initiated legislation banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, will ‘keep up the pressure’
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
Brexit regrets for Ireland’s favourite Frenchman Michel Barnier
Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says there is ‘nothing to celebrate’ 10 years after the UK voted to leave the EU
Aughinish Alumina workers will be consulted on its future ‘once we have the facts’, says McEntee
Report on whether plant’s products are ending up in Russian military equipment is due to be published shortly
EU accused of stalling the ball on trade ban with illegal Israeli settlements
Foreign ministers remain divided on proposed EU-wide restrictions targeting trade coming from illegal Israeli settlements
Aughinish Alumina: Ireland will ‘work with’ European Commission if sanctions proposed, McEntee says
Significant pressure expected on the commission to ban exports of alumina to Russia
McEntee travels to Saudi Arabia as part of Gulf states visit
Trip follows Monday’s meeting with Qatari prime minister
Ireland relieved to have avoided obvious embarrassment on EU stage – so far
Micheál Martin to speak in Strasbourg, and Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin talk about Ukraine
Oliver Callan’s refusal to shy away from uncomfortable discussions leads to awkward moment
Radio: The former 2FM DJ tells Miriam O’Callaghan about the most difficult conversation of her life
Zelenskiy to arrive in Dublin as Ireland assumes EU presidency
This is eighth time Ireland has held rotating presidency since joining bloc in 1973
One-off rural housing guidelines set to be overhauled
Anti-poverty initiative reports 0.7 per cent drop in child poverty from 2024 to 2025
Measures ‘in place’ to ensure Irish safety during EU presidency, says Minister for Defence
Helen McEntee acknowledges no country is immune to threats but years of planning has taken place
New Irish passport design ‘a real reflection of who we are,’ says Minister
‘World-leading technology’ and ‘fantastic artwork’ make up the new travel document, McEntee says
‘Celtic’ parliaments should face London together, says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth said Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland shared ‘core asks’ for ‘equality of treatment’
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