Authorities ‘not aware’ of any Irish citizens caught up in Bondi attack Helen McEntee said the Irish consulate in Sydney will remain in close contact with Irish citizens and the community locally. Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025
Ireland will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, Martin tells Zelensky The Ukrainian president has made his first official visit to the country, meeting the Taoiseach and Irish president separately in Dublin. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Reports from Ukraine peace talks ‘positive’ – Irish foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said further work was still needed to end the conflict with Russia. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
European voice must be ‘front and centre’ of Ukraine peace deal talks – McEntee The Minister of Foreign Affairs was commenting as talks between US, Ukrainian and European officials took place in Geneva. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2025
Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Jim O’Callaghan are among the major promotions. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
New government ‘ideally’ formed before Trump inauguration, says Irish premier The New York businessman will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20. The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024
UK and Irish governments commit to finding ‘way through’ legacy disagreements Labour committed to repealing and replacing the Legacy Act but have kept the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024
Harris: Fine Gael ‘will gain seats’ amid further fragmentation of Irish politics Simon Harris was elected with 16,869 first preference votes, well above the quota. Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024
Harris: Garda families ‘sickened’ by McDonald’s positioning as police champion Mr Harris made the remarks after Ms McDonald had heavily criticised Fine Gael’s handling of the justice portfolio. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Irish premier praises Dublin woman who won civil case against Conor McGregor Taoiseach Simon Harris said he spoke to Nikita Hand on Saturday after winning her case against the mixed martial arts fighter. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024
Ireland’s Justice Minister commends woman who won civil claim against McGregor Nikita Hand accused the sportsman of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024
Justice needs ‘new energy’ after 14 years under Fine Gael, says Jim O’Callaghan The Fianna Fail politician and barrister said there was a ‘question mark’ over whether Fine Gael was the party of law and order. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024
‘We need answers’: Creeslough families meet ministers to push for public inquiry Hugh Harper said he felt ‘a step closer’ to the truth after the meeting with three ministers on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024 Gerry Hutch arrested by Spanish police in money laundering probe The 61-year-old was arrested along with other relatives and is being questioned by authorities.
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 Why is Ireland’s hate crime bill attracting so much hate of its own? Critics say the bill could have a ‘chilling’ effect on freedom of speech and stifle debate about important issues.
The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024 Wednesday briefing: How Britain and Ireland came to a diplomatic deadlock over Rwanda In today’s newsletter: It is the most fractious time in British-Irish relations since Brexit, as Ireland claims the Rwanda policy is pushing migrants to its borders – and increasing political pressure about immigration
Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2024 Ireland won’t be ‘loophole’ for other countries’ migration issues – Harris The Irish premier said he doesn’t ‘intend to allow anybody else’s migration policy to affect the integrity of our own one’.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024 Ireland plans to send asylum seekers back to UK under emergency law Taoiseach wants to reduce arrivals through Northern Ireland amid concern that Sunak’s Rwanda plan is driving people to Ireland
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023 Musk's X Defends Its Dublin Riot Response Social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, has defended its response to recent rioting in Dublin that was in part fuelled by far-right users of the platform.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 ‘I’m not going to resign’ – Garda commissioner defends response to Dublin riots Drew Harris said that while the riot was ‘uncontrollable’, he denied that the city was ‘out of control’.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable Justice minister Helen McEntee said lessons would be learned after the disorder in Dublin last week but accused Sinn Fein of politicising the issue.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Micheal Martin criticises Sinn Fein’s response to Dublin riots as ‘knee-jerk’ The Fianna Fail leader said he has confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee, amid calls from Sinn Fein for her to resign.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Ministers back justice minister as pressure mounts over Dublin riots ‘I’m absolutely focused on my job. That’s my priority,’ Helen McEntee said on Tuesday morning.