The Irish Times

Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members

RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society

Sat May 21 2022 - 10:45

Adi Roche urges UN ambassador to lead call declaring Chernobyl no-war zone

Campaigner calls on Geraldine Byrne Nason in attempt to avoid further disaster amid invasion

Tue Apr 26 2022 - 15:04

Ireland’s UN envoy tells assembly of hunger due to Ukraine war

Millions set to suffer as a result of disruption to harvest, planting and global supply chains

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 23:25

Ukraine war: Zelenskiy urges Nuremberg-style trials for Russian war crimes

European Union moves to ban Russian coal imports and introduce further sanctions

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 01:55

When was envoy job created, did Zappone lobby for it and why delete texts?

Three key questions Simon Coveney will face at foreign affairs committee

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 22:30

Biden admits Taliban seizure of Kabul unexpectedly rapid - but blames deposed Afghan government

Irish and EU efforts to focus on extraction of their citizens as chaos reigns at airport

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 01:00

Blinken to visit Israel after ceasefire as Biden hails ‘quiet diplomacy’

US to discuss recovery efforts after Gaza conflict as some Democrats call for halt to arms deal

Fri May 21 2021 - 21:05

UN Security Council convened amid growing alarm over Myanmar repression

Military junta steps up crackdown against those protesting against February 1st coup

Fri Mar 05 2021 - 22:16

Strong role for Ireland on UN Security Council amid US diplomatic reset

America Letter: Myanmar crisis but one of Dublin’s foreign policy challenges

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 22:44

The Irish Times view on Ireland on the UN Security Council: Knowing when to speak up

Membership gives Ireland an opportunity to speak up on issues the country cares about

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 00:02

‘Like talking to the president’: Macron’s go-to man for Europe

Clément Beaune has affection for Ireland and our approach to European solidarity

Sat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00

Ireland's Ambassador gets ready to take seat at UN Security Council

Geraldine Byrne-Nason’s preparations will intensify soon for January start

Mon Jun 22 2020 - 01:06

Small nations expect Ireland to be ‘pebble in shoe’ on UN Security Council

Coveney wants to stay on in foreign affairs brief after ‘all-consuming’ work on Brexit

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 19:32

Ireland wins seat on UN Security Council following ‘tough’ contest

Country was in ‘group of death’ with Norway and Canada to win seat, says Taoiseach

Thu Jun 18 2020 - 00:01

Ireland hopeful of winning UN Security Council seat in ‘group of death’

Campaigning by Ireland, Canada and Norway will run right up to Wednesday’s ballot

Fri Jun 12 2020 - 16:17

Republic pushes to be voice for small states on UN Security Council

President ‘a beacon’ in long Irish campaign for position allocated in June 17th vote

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 17:08

Ireland steps up efforts to secure seat on UN Security Council

Tánaiste Simon Coveney engaging with regional groups ahead of June 17th vote

Sat May 30 2020 - 07:26

Covid-19: Inside the operation to evacuate Irish stranded abroad

From Peru and Australia: Behind the scenes story of how diplomats got the Irish home

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 06:00

Glimmers of optimism Ireland can win UN Security Council seat

America Letter: General Assembly in New York presents opportunity to press Irish case

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 03:00

Le Big Mac: Emmanuel Macron’s rise and rise

He’s charismatic, an economic success and a player on the world stage. But that’s not enough to impress the French

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 06:00

France impatient with dithering British as Brexit talks begin

Macron determined Brexit negotiations will not sidetrack his plan to relaunch Europe

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 00:00

Apple tax: IDA chief unravels vexed issue of avoidance and low rate

Martin Shanahan pleads case on corporate ruling before Bar of global foreign investors

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 18:01

Brexit a concern for Oxford’s Irish vice-chancellor

Prof Louise Richardson fears dramatic increase in fees for university’s students

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 01:02

Paris mayor thanks Irish fans for ‘songs’ and ‘sportsmanship’

Republic and North groups given medals for ‘exemplary behaviour’ during Euro 2016

Thu Jul 07 2016 - 20:55

Paris mayor to present Irish fan medal to somebody ‘worthy in every way’

‘You can be proud, because the Euros aren’t over yet, and you’ve already won’

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 20:53

Observe the Sons of Ulster re-enacted in Thiepval

Seminal play performed in location where playwright Frank McGuinness set drama

Fri Jul 01 2016 - 01:00

Euro 2016 faces up to hooliganism and terror threats

France reveals 90,000-strong security force for tournament amid fears of attacks

Thu May 26 2016 - 09:14

Irish Women of the World: Samantha Power and more political powerhouses

Diplomacy, clear focus and long-term view help forge agreement and ambition

Tue Mar 08 2016 - 05:45

Irish envoy gathers powerful women together

Ambassador Geraldine Byrne-Nason began a network when she arrived in Paris

Tue Jun 09 2015 - 01:00

First Irish soldier to die in first World War remembered in France

Remembering Private Kennedy: a centenary ceremony for a Ballina soldier

Wed Nov 12 2014 - 01:00

Paris honours Irish who fought, spied and died for France

Irish College unveils plaque for 50 Irish who served France in second World War

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 09:46

Economist Morgan Kelly among new members of RIA

Royal Irish Academy president cites need for ‘fundamental research’ independent of commerce

Fri May 30 2014 - 16:30

Senior official in Department of Taoiseach to leave position

Geraldine Byrne Nason returning to Department of Foreign Affairs

Thu Apr 03 2014 - 01:00

Who runs Ireland?

The 50 people - in public service, business and law - who run the Republic

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00