Helen McEntee TD

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Deputy Leader of @FineGael, Meath East TD.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

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[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Make sure to check your passport!

370,000 passports were issued to people across the island of Ireland in the first six months of 2026, with a total of over half a million issued to Irish citizens at home and around the world.

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[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Michaeli also makes history as the first female Army officer to qualify for the Grand Prix.

Congratulations also to her groom, Pte Caitlin King! 👏

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Congratulations to Lt Michaeli Byrne on an outstanding 4th place finish in the Grand Prix at the Dublin Horse Show! 🇮🇪

An exceptional achievement competing against the world’s best, in the first international classes at the RDS for Michaeli and her horse.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, @HMcEntee TD, welcomes the important Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the situation in Gaza.

https://t.co/sZlHIjg6i3

[Fine Gael @FineGael]

Fine Gael is investing up to €25,000 in 27 organisations that deliver Education for Sustainable Development projects across the country.

These include hands-on workshops & opportunities for students to engage in sustainability action within their schools and local communities.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Over 900 Defence Forces personnel have supported Operation Fianna throughout July, delivering coordinated operations across Dublin, Cork and Mayo in support of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Bringing together the capabilities of the Joint Task Force, personnel from the Land, Air and Maritime Components have deployed across multiple areas of operations. From maritime and air security and surveillance operations to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) and other specialist land capabilities, Defence Forces personnel have operated in support of An Garda Síochána and alongside other State agencies.

Every operation has been underpinned by the synchronisation of personnel, assets and capabilities across multiple domains. Operation Fianna continues to demonstrate the Defence Forces' ability to generate coordinated Joint effects, delivering agile and responsive military support when required.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

A proud milestone for Ireland's Defence Forces and our international partnerships. 🇮🇪

Today I confirmed the appointment of Ireland's first Defence Attachés to France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Congratulations to those appointed!

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

One month in, we've made strong progress in driving forward our priorities and building momentum for the months ahead.🇮🇪🇪🇺

[Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 @Ireland2026eu]

🇪🇺🇮🇪As July draws to a close, take a quick look back at a very busy first month of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union!

Learn more: https://t.co/clBSBPxXNR

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

This week, Minister @HMcEntee looks back at the first month of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and what has been achieved to date - with much more to come 🇮🇪🇪🇺.

Learn more at https://t.co/URI1LEPbyC

@Ireland2026eu

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Russian attacks on Ukraine in the last 24 hours claimed civilian lives, including children, and violated Poland’s airspace. This brutality is utterly unacceptable. 🇮🇪 & 🇪🇺 stands with Poland and Ukraine, and will increase pressure on Russia until it ends its brutal war @dfatirl

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

This is a major milestone that allows us to move ahead with acquiring Ireland's first-ever long-range military radar systems. For the first time, the Defence Forces will have the capability to monitor activity right across our airspace.

[Fine Gael @FineGael]

Fine Gael is strengthening Ireland’s security with the next phase of the Military Radar Programme.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

My statement on the situation in the West Bank:

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Thanks to @FrankFeighan and @EndaGloin for joining the visit, and to everyone at Finner for the warm welcome and your service.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Super visit to Finner Camp to meet the personnel of the 28th Infantry Battalion, who serve with dedication at home & on peacekeeping missions overseas. 🇮🇪

Great progress on the new €2.5 million gym, a major investment in the health, wellbeing & training of our Defence Forces.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

I want to thank our @defenceforces Air Corps and the Civil Defence who are continuing to assist the National Parks and Wildlife Service, local authorities and local communities services in responding to the wildfire incidents. My thoughts are with those living in impacted areas.

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

The Irish Air Corps has been assisting National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel in responding to wildfire incidents through emergency aerial firefighting operations.

Working in close coordination with ground crews, Air Corps personnel have provided vital aerial support to help contain the spread of fires, protect sensitive habitats and safeguard surrounding communities.

These operations highlight the versatility of the Defence Forces and our continued commitment to supporting the Principal Response Agencies whenever and wherever required.

#ÓglaighnahÉireann

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

We also discussed ongoing developments in the Middle East, our firm commitment to supporting Ukraine, EU-UK relations, and Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. I look forward to working closely together on issues that matter to citizens across our islands @dfatirl

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Great to speak with the UK Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband this morning and congratulate him again on his appointment. We discussed the depth & breadth of relations across our countries, which have further developed in recent years, underpinned by the Ireland-UK Joint Framework.

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Deeply shocked by the attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day last night. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. We wish the injured a quick recovery. Pride celebrates love, tolerance and diversity. 🇮🇪 will continue to advocate for these values @dfatirl