The Latest Breaking News from Department of Foreign Affairs

Spain holidays: Irish tourists warned about ‘forbidden’ act that carries massive fine

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been issuing travel advice to Irish citizens ahead of the busy summer holiday season

Irish Mirror · May 6, 2022

Irish holidaymakers warned to use 'high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and more hotspots

The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued specific travel advice for more than 200 countries, which includes asking Irish citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" in some popular holiday hotspots including Spain, Portugal, Turkey, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, the United States and Great Britain

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Irish holidaymakers told to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and other tourist hotspots

Spain is the top destination for Irish tourists, closely followed by Portugal, Italy and France

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Four senior Russian embassy officials ‘asked to leave’ Ireland

The Russian embassy said the expulsion of diplomats ‘will not go unanswered’ in a statement

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2022

Four officials at Russian Embassy told to leave Ireland

The Government said their activities had not been in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Why are Irish people being asked to 'exercise a high degree of caution' in Spain, Portugal and other tourist hotspots?

There are still warnings from the Department of Foreign Affairs for each country you are travelling to

Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022

Taoiseach invites countries to light up landmarks in Ukrainian colours on St Patrick's Day

Micheál Martin has asked the Department of Foreign Affairs to reach out to diplomatic missions to request that we use St Patrick’s Day as a platform to show support to war-torn Ukraine.

Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022

Irish holidaymakers warned technical glitch could force some passengers to cancel trips

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been urged to provide more accurate information on expected waiting times as people fear they will be forced to cancel trips

Irish Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Department of Foreign Affairs issues new advice for Irish people in Russia as options 'rapidly deteriorate'

Russia continues to be hit by sanctions from the West, with the EU planning to shut down airspace to Russian aircraft and finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to Ukraine, as attacks continue across the country.

Irish Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Russian Embassy entrance in Dublin doused in red paint during Ukraine protest

At least eight people have been killed and nine more were wounded by the Russian shelling

Dublin Live · Feb 24, 2022