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[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

As the world readies for UN High-Level Week, Ireland’s campaign for a seat on the Human Rights Council from 2027-29 enters its final phase.

Find out why the Council matters to Ireland and the world by watching our video and reading more online at https://t.co/tBckMx8sSS

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister @HMcEntee has attended a high-level event on ‘Ensuring Accountability for Ukraine’. The event highlighted the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia, and the importance of holding Russia accountable for its actions in its war of aggression against Ukraine.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Today Minister @HMcEntee addressed the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.

Ireland is committed to working with key partners to end the conflict and achieve a lasting peace based on the two-State solution.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

At #UNGA81, Minister @nealerichmond delivered 🇮🇪’s national statement to mark 40 years of the Declaration on the Right to Development.

The Right to Development must enable us to respond to today’s realities: rebuilding international cooperation, ensuring meaningful participation, defending equality and human rights, addressing poverty and sustainable development, and harnessing digital
transformation. #ABetterWorld

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

We are recruiting for the Temporary Clerical Officer position in the Passport Service and the wider Department.

Further information is available at the link below.

https://t.co/UPXhHkWZy7

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, Ireland proudly ratified all outstanding amendments to the Rome Statute.

At a moment of significant challenges for the ICC, greater universality of the Rome Statute is one of the strongest ways to reinforce the international system of justice. ⚖️

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee joined 🇺🇦 Minister @andrii_sybiha, 🇪🇺 HR/VP @kajakallas as one of 5️⃣1️⃣ countries to stand in solidarity with Ukraine as it defends itself from Russia’s illegal war of aggression.

Member States called for full respect for international law, accountability and for the protection of civilians.

Ukraine wants peace. We want peace.

Russia must stop its aggression, accept a ceasefire, and engage meaningfully in negotiations towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with international law.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Minister @HMcEntee paid respects at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, 25 years after attacks which claimed 2,977 innocent lives

The many Irish names among those who died, including Irish-American first responders, are a powerful reminder of the deep bonds between Ireland & New York

[Helen McEntee TD @HMcEntee]

Recent actions against the human rights of LGBTIQ+ persons and organisations in Türkiye are deeply concerning. Ireland stands in full solidarity with LGBTIQ+ persons and their allies and has today, together with likeminded countries, raised its concerns with Turkish authorities.

[Irish Consulate NYC @IrelandinNY]

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, was delighted to join members of the Irish community from across our consular region for this year’s Annual September Community Reception. Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, @NealeRichmond TD, also joined the community gathering.

The event celebrated the enduring ties between the United States and Ireland, the contributions of the Irish diaspora, and Ireland's commitment to strengthening transatlantic connections. Minister @HMcEntee also launched ‘The Green Pages,’ a new Irish directory designed to help connect and support Irish organisations and communities across the Consulate's region.

Read the first edition of the Green Pages here: https://t.co/EiWRNYQKpB

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

📣 Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD,
Minister @HMcEntee and Minister @nealerichmond are in the #UNGA Hall for the opening of the General Debate!🎙️

Over the next week, all 193 🇺🇳 Member States will deliver statements on their priorities for #UNGA81

An Taoiseach will deliver 🇮🇪’s national statement this Thursday 24 September.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

Agreement on the next MFF before the end of 2026 is in the interests of the EU and our people.

At the EU General Affairs Council today, I will chair discussions to advance the EU budget, and on other key priorities.

For more info, see ➡️ https://t.co/kvWYg6UP2O

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

Today, Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted a high-level event on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, in partnership with the Malala Fund. The event featured contributions from @Malala, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @volker_turk and Afghan women leaders.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Excellent talk with Foreign Minister @HMcEntee.

Discussed how Ireland can support to unblock access to 11m people in need of lifesaving aid. Ireland is a great ally of Humanitarian Reset – 95% of humanitarian budget is to our prioritised plan: great leadership, saves lives.

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

EU enlargement is not only in our political and strategic interests, but also our economic interests.

Evidence shows us that existing EU member states stand to benefit economically from the expansion of the EU.

For more, see ➡️ https://t.co/jy4EBaONRa

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today at #UNGA81, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted an event on Humanitarian Diplomacy that Safeguards International Humanitarian Law #IHL with 🇧🇷 🇪🇺 🇯🇴 🇨🇦 and the African Union

Minister McEntee called on all States to use their influence to ensure that the rules of war are respected, and explained how Ireland is contributing.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

As UN High Level Week gets underway, Minister @HMcEntee hosted a meeting of the Women Leaders Network of the Africa-Europe Foundation @IrishMissionUN

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

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, @HMcEntee and Minister of State for European Affairs, @ThomasByrneTD, today launched ‘A Young Person’s Guide to the Irish EU Presidency’, and the ‘EU and Me’ competition.

👉https://t.co/AblFPc4JdN

[Irish Aid @Irish_Aid]

On #InternationalDayOfPeace

Ireland reaffirms its commitment to peacebuilding, inclusive dialogue, women's leadership and multilateralism.

Drawing on our experience on the island of Ireland, we support efforts worldwide to conflict prevention, social cohesion & lasting peace.

[Irish Aid @Irish_Aid]

This week, at UN High-Level week Minister @nealerichmond will participate in a range of high-level engagements on education, food security, humanitarian action, the protection of civilians and the future of international development cooperation.

https://t.co/0C7xHYgtgp

[Thomas Byrne @ThomasByrneTD]

📺 Glad to have joined @FRANCE24 for a discussion with @ArmenGeorgian.

We discussed the State of the Union and the Irish EU Presidency priorities, including on the MFF.

https://t.co/BuZJfYxxji

#SOTEU | @France24_en | 🇮🇪🤝🇪🇺