Department of Foreign Affairs

Irish man dies after being hit by car in Thailand

The 54-year-old was on holiday in the south-east Asian country. An Irish man has tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Thailand on Monday. Neil More O’Ferrall (54) had been badly injured after he was struck by a black Ford Everest SUV as he crossed the road in the town of Khao Lak […]

The 54-year-old was on holiday in the south-east Asian country. An Irish man has tragically died after being hit by a vehicle in Thailand on Monday. Neil More O’Ferrall (54) had been badly injured after he was struck by a black Ford Everest SUV as he crossed the road in the town of Khao Lak […]

11 months ago

Two Irish diplomats asked to leave Embassy in Moscow

Minister Simon Coveney has said that “there is no justification for the taking of this measure.” Two diplomats have been asked to leave the Irish Embassy in Moscow. The Department of Foreign Affairs shared the news in a statement Thursday evening (7 April). “The Ambassador of Ireland to the Russian Federation was summoned to the […]

Minister Simon Coveney has said that “there is no justification for the taking of this measure.” Two diplomats have been asked to leave the Irish Embassy in Moscow. The Department of Foreign Affairs shared the news in a statement Thursday evening (7 April). “The Ambassador of Ireland to the Russian Federation was summoned to the […]

4 years ago

Four senior Russian Embassy officials asked to leave Ireland

However, the Government says diplomatic channels between Ireland and Russia should remain open. Four senior officials attached to the Russian Embassy in Ireland have been asked to leave the country, the Government has confirmed. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the expulsion is because the diplomats’ activities have […]

However, the Government says diplomatic channels between Ireland and Russia should remain open. Four senior officials attached to the Russian Embassy in Ireland have been asked to leave the country, the Government has confirmed. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the expulsion is because the diplomats’ activities have […]

4 years ago

Ireland supports sanctions against Russia following recognition of separatist states – Coveney

“Ireland supports a clear, united, and strong EU response, including sanctions.” Simon Coveney has described Russia’s move to recognise non-government controlled areas in Ukraine as “contravening international laws.” The Minister for Foreign Affairs made the statement on Monday night (21 February). Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity is unwavering.The decision by Russia to […]

“Ireland supports a clear, united, and strong EU response, including sanctions.” Simon Coveney has described Russia’s move to recognise non-government controlled areas in Ukraine as “contravening international laws.” The Minister for Foreign Affairs made the statement on Monday night (21 February). Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity is unwavering.The decision by Russia to […]

4 years ago

Irish teacher reportedly stabbed at Spanish school by 13-year-old pupil

He is reported to have been stabbed three times. An Irish teacher in Spain is reported to have been stabbed at a school by a 13-year-old pupil. The incident is said to have occurred in the city of Murcia on Wednesday morning (16 February). Sources told the local newspaper La Verdad that the teacher was […]

He is reported to have been stabbed three times. An Irish teacher in Spain is reported to have been stabbed at a school by a 13-year-old pupil. The incident is said to have occurred in the city of Murcia on Wednesday morning (16 February). Sources told the local newspaper La Verdad that the teacher was […]

4 years ago

Travel advice for Irish citizens in Ukraine to be kept under “constant review”, says DFA

The UK and US have urged their citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has said travel advice for Irish citizens in Ukraine is to be kept under “constant review”. This comes as tension continues to rise between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine. While […]

The UK and US have urged their citizens in Ukraine to leave immediately amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has said travel advice for Irish citizens in Ukraine is to be kept under “constant review”. This comes as tension continues to rise between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine. While […]

4 years ago