The Latest Breaking News from Department of Foreign Affairs

Irish family's 'absolutely terrifying' ordeal stranded in the Caribbean as Hurricane Fiona hits region

Mother and daughter Joanne and Zara Doyle are on holiday in the Dominican Republic but have been forced to stay in their hotel room

Irish Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Irish Government update warnings for Spain as holidaymakers heading soon warned of risks

The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged travellers to exercise a “high degree of caution” when holidaying in the popular country

Irish Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Ireland's ambassador to Egypt left 'in shock' after part of Cairo villa roof collapsed

Sean O’Regan ended up having to move to the Hilton Hotel for several months after senior officials in Department of Foreign Affairs said they were concerned about his safety

Irish Mirror · Aug 15, 2022

Shamrock Rovers issue strong statement calling for fan detained in Bulgaria to be allowed home immediately

Daniel Fulham has been prevented from leaving Bulgaria by border authorities since Wednesday

Irish Mirror · Jul 21, 2022

Shamrock Rovers fan held in Bulgaria over alleged 'fake passport'

The border authorities prevented him from crossing into Romania for two hours before reportedly arresting him

Dublin Live · Jul 20, 2022

Calls for clarity in Pacific funding as Australia slips towards bottom of global aid transparency rankings

There are calls for urgent action after Australia dropped to 41 out of 50 countries and organisations in the Aid Transparency Index, revealing a "worrying trend" that has the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade close to hitting the bottom of the list, alongside Saudi Arabia and China.

ABC News · Jul 19, 2022

Philippines ends stay of foreign peacekeepers in the south

Foreign peacekeepers credited with helping ease years of bloody fighting between government forces and Muslim rebels have left the southern Philippines after their term ended but talks are underway to allow their possible return

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov could be left with no official car as embassy struggles to renew BMW lease

Exclusive: In response on July 12, a sales manager for Frank Keane BMW told the embassy that it needed to check and comply with all sanctions imposed on Russia

Irish Mirror · Jul 14, 2022

Young Irishman dies after fall in historic public park in Croatia

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was "aware of the case and is providing consular assistance."

Dublin Live · Jul 8, 2022

Young Irishman dies after fall in Croatia as police respond to historic public park

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was "aware of the case and is providing consular assistance."

Irish Mirror · Jul 8, 2022