Today, I launched my campaign for Director-General of the @FAO at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin. I am extremely grateful to Minister @HMcEntee and Minister @martinheydonfg for speaking at the launch, and to Ministers @timmydooley, Noel Grealish, @NiallCollinsTD, and @nealerichmond for attending.
🎉✅ ELECTED ✅🎉
Ireland has been elected for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2027-2029, alongside fellow candidates 🇧🇷 🇧🇮 🇩🇴 🇩🇪 🇬🇭 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇰🇼 🇳🇵 🇳🇬 🇲🇩 🇺🇦 🇺🇾 🇿🇲
At a time when human rights are under challenge, 🇮🇪 will continue to be a consistent voice and committed partner for human rights.
We look forward to engaging openly and constructively with all Member States across the agenda of the @UN_HRC during our term.
📸Highlights from today’s Informal Meeting of EU Development Ministers
📸 Buaicphointí ó Chruinniú Neamhfhoirmiúil Airí Forbartha an Aontais Eorpaigh inniu
Minister @NiallCollinsTD welcomes the confirmation in yesterday's #Budget2027 that €108.2 million has been allocated for forestry, farm safety, and the horticulture sector.
👉https://t.co/E27qZcNN3Y
Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, @timmydooley, today announced the Budget 2027 allocation for the fisheries sector. Included is €20m in funding to progress recommendations from the Food Vision Seafood Sector Sub-Group.
👉https://t.co/DtW7aG0DhP
Budget 2027 includes measures on affordability, energy costs, public transport, jobs and disability supports. The focus is on helping households manage costs while supporting growth and investment.
A strong Budget 2027 for a cleaner, more sustainable Ireland. 🌱
As Minister with responsibility for the Circular Economy, I’m pleased to welcome over €155 million to grow the circular economy, tackle waste and protect our environment.
This is a Budget for families, for workers and helping people with rising costs.
- We're putting more money back in workers’ pockets
- Supporting families and carers with the cost of childcare and disability
- Easing the burden of fuel and energy costs for those who need it most
Really surprised with @LNBDublin lack of knowledge of @fiannafailparty MEPs support for @UNRWA funding in Palestine.
While Lynn Boylan was on electoral sabbatical from @Europarl_EN@BarryAndrewsMEP and I were steadfast in supporting UNRWA funding.
FF MEPs will continue to do so.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin used his address at the UN General Assembly to urge world leaders to stay clear on the path to peace in the Middle East.
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The international community has failed Palestine.
When the true horrors in Gaza are revealed, it will shame the world. Nobody can say we did not know, so let it not be said we did not act.
A two-state solution is the only path to peace and security for all.
Ireland, as an island nation, is acutely aware that our societies and our lives are intrinsically linked to the ocean. Rising seas pose an existential threat to all regions.
At the #UNGA81 High-Level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise, Minister @timmydooley called for collective action and international cooperation to protect communities and our environment by advancing resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development.
“We are the first generation with the tools to end the fossil fuel age—and the last who can avert climate catastrophe.” – UN SG @antonioguterres
Today, Minister @timmydooley joined world leaders at the UN Climate Summit.
The climate crisis continues to accelerate, with escalating impacts on lives, economies and ecosystems.
The energy transition must be central to our response to the climate crisis. Continuing to ensure climate finance to support this transition is in all our interests. 💡🌍
Thank you @antonioguterres and @SelwinHart for your exemplary leadership on #ClimateAction #SDG13
As a nation of seafarers we in 🇮🇸 know how fundamental the freedom to set sail is. The ocean is our bridge to the wider world, our channel for trade, travel, food & prosperity. At #UNGA81 event on secure & stable maritime domain I stressed the importance of reinforcing #UNCLOS.
Starting my #UNGA81🇺🇳 participation with a High-Level Political Dialogue on Renewing Environmental Multilateralism hosted by Panama and Vanuatu.
Multilateralism matters more than ever.
It is an important time to be at the United Nations.
Hearing different perspectives is vital as we face major challenges such as war, inequality and climate change. We must reassert the important principles of the UN Charter.
A pleasure to meet with Dr. Maina Talia, Tuvalu’s Minister for Home Affairs, Climate and Environment, alongside @timmydooley to discuss our shared commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels and preparations for our second international conference next year.