How sanctions are put into practice by Irish firms A wave of new sanctions have been introduced in response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, and Irish firms have to take the necessary steps to … Business • 05 Mar 22
Dept investigation not 'transparent' - Rabbitte A Government minister has criticised the appointment of a senior civil servant in the Department of Foreign Affairs to investigate a controversial gathering in the … Politics • 22 Jan 22
57,000 passport applications paused under Level 5 More than 50,000 people are waiting for their passport applications to be processed with the service paused since December under Level 5 restrictions. Ireland • 12 Mar 21
Samskip announces new Dublin-Amsterdam shipping route Transport operator Samskip has announced a new direct shipping route between Dublin and Amsterdam. Business • 18 Jan 21
100 Irish citizens return from Peru A repatriation flight for 100 Irish citizens who had been stranded in Peru arrived at Dublin Airport this afternoon. Coronavirus • 30 Mar 20
Concern for two Irish women stranded on cruise ship The family of two Irish women who are stranded on a cruise ship near Panama have said they are concerned for their welfare. Ireland • 29 Mar 20
Irish left stranded in Fuerteventura feel 'abandoned' Irish passengers stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic have described feeling "abandoned" as they scramble to get home. Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20
All Irish tourists urged to fly home by Saturday The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged all Irish tourists in Spain to travel home by this Saturday. Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20
Over 1,700 consular assistance cases last year - DFA The Department of Foreign Affairs supported over 1,700 Irish citizens caught up in major incidents overseas in 2019. Ireland • 01 Jan 20
Irishman injured in lightning strike at US golf event An Irishman has been taken to hospital after lightning hit a tree at a PGA Tour event in Atlanta. US • 26 Aug 19
Irish boy, 3, critical after Spain pool incident A three-year-old Irish boy is in a critical condition following a swimming pool incident in Spain. Europe • 12 Aug 19
Govt allocating €428m to Brexit preparations this year The Government is to make up to €428 million available to prepare the country for Brexit this year. Brexit • 26 Feb 19
Irish citizen held in Syria says he is not IS fighter A man detained by authorities in northern Syria who claims to be an Irish passport holder has said he was forced by so-called Islamic State … World • 06 Feb 19
Irish exchange student dies in US road crash A 21-year-old Irish man has died in the US following a road crash. Ireland • 05 Feb 19
Govt to support returning emigrants in business A programme to support returning emigrants to start and develop their own businesses in Ireland has been launched by the Department of Foreign Affairs & … Business • 17 Dec 18
About 50 Irish tourists evacuated from Gili Islands About 50 Irish tourists have been evacuated from the Gili Islands in Indonesia after a deadly earthquake struck the region, the Irish Ambassador to Indonesia … Indonesia • 07 Aug 18
Irish girl, 4, drowns during holiday in Spain The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the family of a young girl who drowned in Spain. Spain • 31 Jul 18
Dept of Foreign Affairs apologises over passport delays The top civil servant at the Department of Foreign Affairs has apologised for delays affecting some areas of the passport service but said for the … Ireland • 21 Jun 18
Irish man dies kite-surfing in Thailand An Irish man has died in a kite-surfing incident in Thailand and the Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance. Ireland • 20 Dec 17
68% rise in UK applications for Irish passports A surge in passport applications has continued with the number of those applying for Irish passports in the first three months of this year up … Brexit • 15 Apr 17
Irish woman dies in Morocco road crash An Irish woman has been killed in a road traffic incident in southern Morocco. News • 11 Jan 17
Up to 1,000 Irish fans travelling to Rio Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has advised people travelling to Brazil for the Olympics to follow local security advice in light of recent attacks … News • 03 Aug 16
Department updates travel advice after attacks In the wake of this morning’s terror attacks in Belgium, the Department of Foreign Affairs has advised people to delay non-essential travel to Brussels until … News • 22 Mar 16
Passport card delay due changes in manufacture A two-month delay in the roll-out of the new Irish passport card was caused by changes to the manufacture of the credit card-sized document. News • 09 Aug 15
Irishman dies in Thailand drowning incident A 24-year-old Irishman has died in what is thought to have been a drowning incident in Thailand. News • 08 Jul 15
