Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD
Welcome to the Department of Foreign Affairs website, which I hope you will find interesting and informative.
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Minister of State Dick Roche T.D.
Minister of State Dick Roche T.D. has responsibilty for European Affairs
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Minister of State Peter Power
Minister of State Peter Power T.D. has responsibility for Overseas Development.
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Travel Advice
The Department of Foreign Affairs provides travel advice to Irish people planning a trip overseas.
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Irish Citizens Travelling to USA
Changes to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for Bearers of Emergency/Temporary Passports
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Strategic Review of Ireland-US Relations
In March 2009, the Taoiseach launched a major review of Ireland-US relations entitled 'Ireland and America: Challenges and Opportunities in a new Context'
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60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
10 December 2008 marks the 60th Anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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New Work and Travel Agreement with the US
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Micheál Martin T.D., will today sign a major new agreement with the US Government that will enable Irish citizens to work and travel in the US for up to 12 months.
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Post Lisbon Treaty Referendum Research Findings
Full copy of the report can be found here.
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Track your Passport Application
If you have applied for an Irish passport you can check the current status of your application here
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Mission Statement
The Mission of the Department of Foreign Affairs is to advance Ireland’s values and interests within Europe and in a changing world;to promote peace, human rights, the rule of law and sustainable development internationally; to protect our citizens abroad,and to support lasting reconciliation on this island.
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Dearbhú um Chearta agus Freagrachtaí Daoine Aonair, Grúpaí agus Orgán den tSochaí chun Cearta an Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha atá aitheanta go huilíoch, a Chur ar aghaidh agus a Chosaint / Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
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- Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms - English Version
- Dearbhú um Chearta agus Freagrachtaí Daoine Aonair, Grúpaí agus Orgán den tSochaí chun Cearta an Duine agus Saoirsí Bunúsacha atá aitheanta go huilíoch, a Chur ar aghaidh agus a Chosaint
- Report of the Value for Money Review of the Irish Passport Service
- Report on the Review of the Special Passport Facility for Oireachtas Members (PDF 860kb)
- Annual Report of the Audit Committee for 2007 (PDF 296kb)
- Irish Embassies and Consulates Abroad
- Foreign Embassies accredited to Ireland
- Report on Irish Prisoners Abroad, prepared by Chris Flood
- EU Reform Treaty Publications
- Post Lisbon Treaty Referendum Research Findings
- Postgraduate Scholarships in Conflict Resolution
- UCD Geary Institute Report (PDF 1103kb)
