The Latest Breaking News from Department of Foreign Affairs

Tourism chiefs flagged "sensitivity" of St Patrick's Day "greening" of buildings amid Ukraine war

In emails, Tourism Ireland were told that Irish embassies around the world had already been told to hold off on any “greening” activity because of concerns over its “appropriateness” last March.

Irish Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Philippines' Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions

The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing that comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Irish tourist in Thailand dies after falling from train

It is believed the man had been trying to take a photo when the accident occurred.

Belfast Live · Dec 28, 2022

Australian tourists stranded near Machu Picchu as civil unrest sweeps Peru

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms 171 Australians have so far contacted its embassy in Lima seeking assistance as tourists become stranded near Peru's Machu Picchu ruins during violent protest across the country.

ABC News · Dec 18, 2022

Mum dies after weight-loss surgery in Turkey as warning issued about risks of op

The mum from Ireland is said to have died after a bariatric procedure. It comes as Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed a number of its citizens had died following medical procedures in Turkey.

Daily Mirror · Nov 26, 2022

Irish woman dies after travelling to Turkey for weight loss surgery

The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the woman's death

Irish Mirror · Nov 26, 2022

No plans to boot Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov after sanction list

Mr Filatov was summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs earlier this week but Mr Coveney dismissed calls for him to be given the boot

Dublin Live · Nov 20, 2022

Fury at Russian Ambassador following Russian travel ban for politicians

He was blasted by officials and told a travel ban on leading politicians and other figures was “unwarranted and unjustified"

Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022

Two Dublin TDs on Russian sanctions list over support of EU sanctions

The travel ban list included 52 Irish politicians and businessmen, including the Taoiseach and Tánaiste

Dublin Live · Nov 18, 2022

Russian Ambassador to Ireland blasted by senior Government officials over 'unwarranted' travel ban

Mr Filatov was called in after the harsh travel ban was issued by Moscow against 52 Irish politicians and businessmen, including the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.

Irish Mirror · Nov 17, 2022