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UNIFIL vehicles in transit after an Israeli airstrike in Hiyam

The troubled history of Irish involvement in Lebanon

Ireland's relationship with Lebanon goes back as far as 1958, when a team of 50 officers was deployed there.

Analysis and Comment • 28 Aug 25

Ireland's participation in UNIFIL dates back to 1978

UNSC votes for Lebanon peacekeepers to leave in 2027

The UN Security Council has adopted a compromise resolution on the withdrawal of UNIFIL peacekeeping forces from southern Lebanon.

Middle East • 28 Aug 25

Independent TD Catherine Connolly speaks to the media outside Leinster House on June 11

Kelly votes against Labour backing Connolly in Áras race

Senior Labour TD Alan Kelly has said he voted against his party backing Independent TD Catherine Connolly for the presidency and will not be supporting her in the upcoming election.

Presidential Election • 27 Aug 25

UN Security Council vote on Lebanon peacekeepers delayed

An expected UNSC vote on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, which has faced US and Israeli opposition, has been pushed back as negotiations continue.

World • 26 Aug 25

Image shows a table setting at a restaurant

Government considers delaying hospitality VAT reduction

The Government is considering whether it should delay introducing a VAT reduction for the hospitality sector until the middle of next year.

Politics • 24 Jul 25

€2bn retrofitting commitment under review, dept says

A commitment given by the last government to spend €2bn retrofitting residential homes by the year 2030 is now under review by Minister for Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien.

Politics • 24 Jul 25

Tánaiste holds talks over Lebanon peacekeeping renewal

Tánaiste Simon Harris has held talks with UN and EU counterparts about the vital need to renew the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon.

Ireland • 18 Jul 25

Ibec: Ban on services from occupied territories difficult

Employers' group Ibec has warned that it would be "incredibly difficult" for businesses to implement a ban on services coming from the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Politics • 17 Jul 25

The UNIFIL mandate is due to come up for renewal at the UN headquarters in New York next month (stock image)

Poland confirms 'full support' for Lebanon peace mission

Poland has confirmed its "full support" for the continuation of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, where it provides a mechanised Infantry Company to cooperate with Irish blue helmets.

Politics • 16 Jul 25

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Govt intends to throw 'families under the bus' - McDonald

Runaway prices are worrying households as the Government refuses to include a cost-of-living package in the next Budget, the Sinn Féin Leader has said.

Politics • 16 Jul 25