The Latest Breaking News from Helen McEntee

Irish fuel protests causing ‘serious concern’ for emergency services

Protesters say they will continue their action until they receive engagement from Government or are physically removed.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Minister’s Lebanon trip cancelled after concerns from Defence Forces

But the cancellation presented an opportunity the Defence Forces was able to exploit to pull off its first personnel rotation in a conflict zone.

Evening Standard · Apr 2

Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe and accounted for’ – McEntee

Helen McEntee was speaking following the deaths of three peacekeepers in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours.

Evening Standard · Mar 30

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands

Almost 200 people were on board the flight chartered by the Irish Government from Oman.

Evening Standard · Mar 8

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Irish foreign minister pressed on whether US and Israel broke international law

Helen McEntee was asked repeatedly if the two countries broke international law when they targeted Iran at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Second flight to Ireland from Middle East expected on Thursday – McEntee

The Minister for Foreign Affairs said she is in ‘constant engagement’ with airlines.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Emirates to run flight from Dubai to Dublin, Irish foreign affairs minister says

Helen McEntee said the airline will contact with passengers whose flights were cancelled.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Irish Government to charter flight from Middle East for its citizens

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said she hopes the flight will be the ‘first of many’.

The Independent UK · Mar 3

No change to threat level in Ireland, Simon Harris says

Mr Harris said ‘all options are on the table’ to assist Irish citizens who need help out of the region.

Evening Standard · Mar 3