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Tánaiste wants ‘real sanction’ moves against Israel over breach of EU agreement

Tánaiste wants ‘real sanction’ moves against Israel over breach of EU agreement

Simon Harris will meet fellow foreign ministers in Copenhagen this week.

Mother of Irish soldier Sean Rooney gets permission to sue the United Nations

Mother of Irish soldier Sean Rooney gets permission to sue the United Nations

The vehicle driven by Pte Rooney became separated from the other one and ended up in a town called Al-Aqbiyah where it came under gunfire and Pte Rooney was killed.

Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Seán Rooney death

Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Seán Rooney death

The Tánaiste raised the case of Private Seán Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon

Tánaiste to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Tánaiste to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Ireland has obligation to comply with Occupied Territories Bill – UN expert

Ireland has obligation to comply with Occupied Territories Bill – UN expert

UN chief hails ‘remarkable courage’ of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon in 2022

UN chief hails ‘remarkable courage’ of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon in 2022

President criticises ‘ever-decreasing respect for international law’

President criticises ‘ever-decreasing respect for international law’

Six Irish soldiers caught up in air attack in Lebanon village

Six Irish soldiers caught up in air attack in Lebanon village

Sun, 11 Aug, 2024

Eight troops, including six Irish and two Polish, were on an armed patrol when there was a drone or air attack on a village.

Tánaiste ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

Tánaiste ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

Fri, 10 May, 2024

It comes as Ireland moves closer to formally recognising the state of Palestine