US strikes on Iran an ‘extraordinarily dangerous escalation’ – Irish minister A ‘very small’ number of Irish citizens, many dual nationals, are seeking an evacuation, Simon Harris said. Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025
Irish leaders stress ‘urgent’ need for de-escalation after US strikes on Iran Micheal Martin and Simon Harris said a negotiated solution is needed on Tehran’s nuclear capabilities. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025
Leaders on both sides of the border urge completion of Casement Park A UK Government pledge of £50 million for the development of the west Belfast GAA stadium was included in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ spending review. Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
Irish leaders call for ‘immediate de-escalation’ between Iran and Israel Irish premier Micheal Martin said ‘dialogue is the way to resolve the nuclear issue in terms of Iran’. Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025
Harris says ‘world on brink of extraordinary destabilisation’ Simon Harris said the EU will have to discuss working together to evacuate its citizens from Israel and Iran. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
Grave concern across Europe over Middle East crisis – Harris Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris was speaking after being in touch with European counterparts. Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025
Irish citizens released from detention in Egypt Ireland’s deputy premier has expressed deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025
Minister asked to comment on detention of Irish politician in Egypt The partner of an Irish politician who was detained in Egypt has called on Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister to make a statement on the matter. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Phone and passport confiscated in Egypt from Irish politician marching to Gaza Paul Murphy was among a large group of people attempting to reach the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Irish citizens advised against travel to Israel after airstrikes on Iran Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris said further escalation would risk ‘regional spillover’. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025
Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate. Euronews · Jun 13, 2025
UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Casement park rebuild given boost after Government pledges £50m in spending review Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill says it is now time to get the GAA stadium built The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Australian engineer freed on bail after four years in Iraqi prison Robert Pether remains barred from leaving Iraq
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025 Man dead and child injured after shots fired at shopping centre in Ireland Ireland’s justice minister Jim O’Callaghan has described it as a ‘really shocking incident’
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2025 Man dead and girl injured following shooting incident at Carlow shopping centre Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has described it as a ‘really shocking incident’.
Evening Standard · May 30, 2025 Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol Minister for Defence Simon Harris described the incident in southern Lebanon on Thursday as ‘reckless, intimidatory, totally unacceptable’.
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 Irish peacekeepers ‘safe and well’ after shots fired close to patrol in Lebanon Irish premier Micheal Martin said the firing of rounds in the vicinity of UNIFIL positions in Lebanon is ‘completely unacceptable’.
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 Irish leaders defend stance on Palestine and accuse Israel of genocide ‘It is genocide,’ Tanaiste Simon Harris said during a heated debate in the Dail on Thursday.
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 ‘Calm and measured dialogue’ required after Trump tariffs blocked, says Tanaiste Ireland’s deputy premier, Simon Harris, said his Government will ‘continue to monitor the implications’.
Evening Standard · May 27, 2025 Irish Government to draft Bill to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris received Cabinet approval to draft the law on Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025 Irish government to unveil bill banning imports from occupied Palestinian territories Tánaiste to announce draft legislation tomorrow, covering trade in goods such as olives, oranges and dates
Evening Standard · May 25, 2025 Harris urges US against tariff hikes on pharma and microchip sectors The Irish deputy premier has written to US Secretary for Commerce Howard Lutnick on two sectors that are key to Ireland’s economy.
Evening Standard · May 23, 2025 Martin warns over prospect of ‘extremely disruptive’ 50% US tariff on EU goods Ireland’s premier said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”.