5 things we learned today from the State Papers Among the things we learnt today from the State Papers were the political campaign that Billy Wright's father David was organising to obtain an inquest into his son's death, and Bertie Ahern's concerns about the proposed roll-out of the Ethics in Public Office Act. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
5 things we learned today from the State Papers Among the things we learnt today from the State Papers were the political campaign that Billy Wright's father David was organising to obtain an inquest into his son's death, and Bertie Ahern's concerns about the proposed roll-out of the Ethics in Public Office Act. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Ambassador frustrated with govt attitude to $1bn oil deal An Irish ambassador's frustrations at department officials for their attitude to a proposed investment of $1bn from Saudi investors in the country's oil facilities is contained in newly released files from the National Archives. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Ambassador frustrated with govt attitude to $1bn oil deal An Irish ambassador's frustrations at department officials for their attitude to a proposed investment of $1bn from Saudi investors in the country's oil facilities is contained in newly released files from the National Archives. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Proposed SIPO legislation opposed by Ahern and Andrews When Dick Spring, the tánaiste and minister for foreign affairs, proposed legislation aimed at creating more transparency around the "interest" of politicians in 1993, he met with some opposition from leading Fianna Fáil members. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Proposed SIPO legislation opposed by Ahern and Andrews When Dick Spring, the tánaiste and minister for foreign affairs, proposed legislation aimed at creating more transparency around the "interest" of politicians in 1993, he met with some opposition from leading Fianna Fáil members. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Crossmaglen security forces morale 'at low ebb' in 1994 A leading politician's reaction to plans for extensive construction work at Crossmaglen Barracks in south Armagh in April 1994 is contained within newly-released files at the National Archive. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Crossmaglen security forces morale 'at low ebb' in 1994 A leading politician's reaction to plans for extensive construction work at Crossmaglen Barracks in south Armagh in April 1994 is contained within newly-released files at the National Archive. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Billy Wright's father accused govt of 'selective justice' The father of Billy Wright accused the Irish government of "indulging in selective justice" in 1999 after being told then-taoiseach Bertie Ahern would not meet him to discuss holding a public inquiry into the Loyalist Volunteer Force leader's murder. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Billy Wright's father accused govt of 'selective justice' The father of Billy Wright accused the Irish government of "indulging in selective justice" in 1999 after being told then-taoiseach Bertie Ahern would not meet him to discuss holding a public inquiry into the Loyalist Volunteer Force leader's murder. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
'Embarrassing situation' over limited U2 tickets in 1987 A telex sent from an Irish official based in Boston in April 1987, stating that a limit of ten complimentary tickets per U2 show in America, "puts us in an embarrassing situation" reveals the level of interest in the band's massively successful Joshua Tree tour there. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
'Embarrassing situation' over limited U2 tickets in 1987 A telex sent from an Irish official based in Boston in April 1987, stating that a limit of ten complimentary tickets per U2 show in America, "puts us in an embarrassing situation" reveals the level of interest in the band's massively successful Joshua Tree tour there. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Fallout over 2003 publication of Stakeknife's identity The fallout from the publication in the media in 2003 of agent Stakeknife's identity is discussed in documents newly released to the national archives. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
Fallout over 2003 publication of Stakeknife's identity The fallout from the publication in the media in 2003 of agent Stakeknife's identity is discussed in documents newly released to the national archives. State Papers • 30 Dec 25
5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers We have reached the penultimate day of this year's State Paper release - and today carries a bit of a sporting theme. Two of today's main stories centre around the Republic of Ireland national team. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
5 things we learned from Day 3 of State Papers We have reached the penultimate day of this year's State Paper release - and today carries a bit of a sporting theme. Two of today's main stories centre around the Republic of Ireland national team. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Tensions between govt and UK after 2002 Stormontgate raid Tensions emerged between officials from the Irish and UK governments on Friday 4 October 2002 after PSNI officers raided Sinn Féin offices at the Northern Assembly in Stormont and arrested four members of the party. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Tensions between govt and UK after 2002 Stormontgate raid Tensions emerged between officials from the Irish and UK governments on Friday 4 October 2002 after PSNI officers raided Sinn Féin offices at the Northern Assembly in Stormont and arrested four members of the party. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
PIRA laundered millions through NI construction sector The Provisional IRA and other paramilitary groups were laundering tens of millions of pounds sterling every year through the construction sector in Northern Ireland in the final years before ceasefires were announced and peace talks took hold. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
PIRA laundered millions through NI construction sector The Provisional IRA and other paramilitary groups were laundering tens of millions of pounds sterling every year through the construction sector in Northern Ireland in the final years before ceasefires were announced and peace talks took hold. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
AG felt FF ministers intended to mislead Dáil on Smyth The attorney general in 1994 believed Fianna Fáil ministers had withheld information and deliberately intended to mislead the Dáil during a controversy surrounding the extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
AG felt FF ministers intended to mislead Dáil on Smyth The attorney general in 1994 believed Fianna Fáil ministers had withheld information and deliberately intended to mislead the Dáil during a controversy surrounding the extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Stranded Irish fans given USA '94 tickets worth thousands Irish embassy officials gave thousands of pounds worth of World Cup 1994 tickets to Irish fans left stranded and ticketless in Florida - after a British travel agent suddenly went bust - in order to prevent what they feared risked becoming a "riotous situation". State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Stranded Irish fans given USA '94 tickets worth thousands Irish embassy officials gave thousands of pounds worth of World Cup 1994 tickets to Irish fans left stranded and ticketless in Florida - after a British travel agent suddenly went bust - in order to prevent what they feared risked becoming a "riotous situation". State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Govt considered legal action over Sellafield plant In 1995, escalating fears of a radiation accident at the Sellafield/Thorp nuclear facilities in Cumbria in the UK led the Irish government to consider taking legal action. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Govt considered legal action over Sellafield plant In 1995, escalating fears of a radiation accident at the Sellafield/Thorp nuclear facilities in Cumbria in the UK led the Irish government to consider taking legal action. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Ahern turned down invitaton to host British Navy vessel Taoiseach Bertie Ahern turned down an invitation to host a visit from the British Navy's vessel the Ark Royal at Dublin Port in 2003. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Ahern turned down invitaton to host British Navy vessel Taoiseach Bertie Ahern turned down an invitation to host a visit from the British Navy's vessel the Ark Royal at Dublin Port in 2003. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Garda numbers 'insufficient' during Lansdowne Road riot Government ministers were told in the aftermath of the February 1995 Lansdowne Road riot by English hooligans that garda reserve numbers at the stadium were "insufficient" and that pre-game safety information was "not clearly understood or remembered" by the FAI. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Garda numbers 'insufficient' during Lansdowne Road riot Government ministers were told in the aftermath of the February 1995 Lansdowne Road riot by English hooligans that garda reserve numbers at the stadium were "insufficient" and that pre-game safety information was "not clearly understood or remembered" by the FAI. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Overcrowding a major issue at Limerick hospital in 1980 Almost half a century ago, overcrowding and a lack of bed capacity was identified as a major issue at University Hospital Limerick, a new document released under the State Papers shows. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
Overcrowding a major issue at Limerick hospital in 1980 Almost half a century ago, overcrowding and a lack of bed capacity was identified as a major issue at University Hospital Limerick, a new document released under the State Papers shows. State Papers • 29 Dec 25
5 things we learned from Day 2 of the State Papers Here are five things we learned from Day 2 of this year's State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
5 things we learned from Day 2 of the State Papers Here are five things we learned from Day 2 of this year's State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Chinese panda's Dublin trip may have led to its death Chinese officials suggested that a trip by a giant panda to Dublin Zoo may have contributed to its death, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Chinese panda's Dublin trip may have led to its death Chinese officials suggested that a trip by a giant panda to Dublin Zoo may have contributed to its death, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
How to explain the 1995 divorce referendum to Vatican? Ireland's ambassador to the Holy See was given a specific briefing on how to explain the reasons for the 1995 divorce referendum to the Vatican. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
How to explain the 1995 divorce referendum to Vatican? Ireland's ambassador to the Holy See was given a specific briefing on how to explain the reasons for the 1995 divorce referendum to the Vatican. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Telecom companies opposed govt plan to shut down networks Government plans to temporarily block mobile phone networks to prevent a bomb being set off in Northern Ireland by a call or text message in the Republic were opposed by some telecom companies due to the impact on customers and potential technology costs involved. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Telecom companies opposed govt plan to shut down networks Government plans to temporarily block mobile phone networks to prevent a bomb being set off in Northern Ireland by a call or text message in the Republic were opposed by some telecom companies due to the impact on customers and potential technology costs involved. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Republicans tried to create 'no-go' areas for Protestants Republicans in rural parts of Northern Ireland tried to create "no-go" areas for Protestants, according to new files released to the National Archive as part of the State Papers. Ireland • 28 Dec 25
Republicans tried to create 'no-go' areas for Protestants Republicans in rural parts of Northern Ireland tried to create "no-go" areas for Protestants, according to new files released to the National Archive as part of the State Papers. Ireland • 28 Dec 25
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
Explainer: What are the State Papers? The State Papers include letters, communications, private briefing notes, secret government documents, fax messages and e-mails relating to stories from the past. Ireland • 31 Dec 25
1995 Jewish cemetery attack caused govt serious concern International coverage of an attack on a Jewish cemetery in Co Limerick, where a blue swastika was painted on a gate, was a matter of serious concern for the government in September 1995, new State Papers reveal. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
1995 Jewish cemetery attack caused govt serious concern International coverage of an attack on a Jewish cemetery in Co Limerick, where a blue swastika was painted on a gate, was a matter of serious concern for the government in September 1995, new State Papers reveal. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Concern for NI peace process after 9/11 attacks How US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process following the September 11 attacks in 2001 was a matter of concern for Irish officials, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
Concern for NI peace process after 9/11 attacks How US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process following the September 11 attacks in 2001 was a matter of concern for Irish officials, according to a new file released under the State Papers. State Papers • 28 Dec 25
5 things we learned from the State Papers It's day one of four of the annual State Papers releases, so here are five things we've learned so far. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
5 things we learned from the State Papers It's day one of four of the annual State Papers releases, so here are five things we've learned so far. Ireland • 27 Dec 25
