The author said Irish citizens had been asked to avoid travel to King Khalid Airport, check with their airline for updates, monitor local media and follow official safety advice. #Ireland #TravelAdvisory #SafetyFirst #IE #SA
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The author condemned what they described as a Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport the previous day, saying it had killed at least 12 people and seriously injured scores more. They said Ireland stood in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and offered condolences to the victims’ families. #Solidarity #Condolences #SaudiArabia #IE #SA
The author said the Foreign Affairs Council was due to adopt on Monday what they described as its largest-ever sanctions package, targeting 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s military-industrial complex. They said support for Ukraine would continue and pressure on Russia would be maintained to end its war. #Sanctions #Ukraine #Russia #RU #UA
The author called for increased pressure on Russia to halt its aggression, including robust sanctions to deny Moscow the revenue and means to continue what they described as its illegal war. They said Ireland and the EU remained steadfast in their support for Ukraine. #Russia #Ukraine #Sanctions #RU #IE #UA #EU
The author said Russia was intensifying attacks on Ukrainian towns and cities, killing and injuring civilians and targeting the country’s energy infrastructure. #Ukraine #Russia #WarCrimes #RU #UA
The author condemned Russia’s attacks on civilians in Kramatorsk and Priluki, calling them war crimes and saying those who ordered and carried them out should be held accountable. They also expressed sympathy for those killed, their loved ones and the people of Ukraine. #Ukraine #WarCrimes #StandWithUkraine #RU #UA
The Presidency said it remained committed to strengthening collective resilience and had engaged closely with EU partners that week to discuss and respond to recent developments. #Resilience #EUPartners #Commitment #EU
The author said Ireland stood in solidarity with Estonia following an arson attack in Tallinn in August, and described what they called increasingly frequent attacks against European partners as a serious concern. #Solidarity #Estonia #Europe #IE #EE
Welcome news from Brussels today. Member States have agreed at the Political and Security Committee to unblock €6.6 billion in Ukraine focused funding under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The Irish Presidency will swiftly take forward technical work to disburse the funds. #Ukraine #EU #PeaceFacility #UA #IE #BE
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. #LGBTIQ #HumanRights #Solidarity #TR #IE
Threats to shipping are unacceptable - freedom of navigation must be maintained. These issues will feature prominently in my engagements at the UN in New York next week. #FreedomOfNavigation #ShippingSecurity #UNEngagement #US
I am deeply concerned by the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen. I condemn Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and reaffirm our solidarity with the people of Saudi Arabia. #YemenCrisis #SaudiArabia #HumanRights #YE #SA
I will continue to push for the EU to prohibit trade with settlements in line with its obligations under international law. We are working closely with our international partners to protect the two-State solution, which is the only realistic path to a peaceful settlement. #EU #InternationalLaw #TwoStateSolution #EU
More and more countries are committing to taking action on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. I welcome today’s announcement by the UK, France and a number of other countries, adding to the measures already taken by Ireland and Spain. https://t.co/Kk741UCgDW #IsraeliSettlements #Palestine #TradeSanctions #UK #FR #IE #ES
Russia is attempting to divide us and weaken our support for Ukraine. It will not succeed. As Presidency, Ireland stands ready to work closely with our EU partners to prevent, deter and respond to this malicious activity. #StandWithUkraine #EUUnity #RussiaAggression #RU #UA #IE
Russia’s attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport is part of a clear trend. I stand in full solidarity with Germany, and with all Member States affected by Russia’s reckless and increasingly frequent hybrid attacks. #Russia #HybridWarfare #SolidarityWithGermany #RU #DE
Today, I announced €10 million to support the modernisation of military training centres in Ukraine, alongside €2 million for the EU Satellite Centre (SatCen), concrete measures that reflect Ireland’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine. https://t.co/6Ri3HqBEY6 #Ukraine #MilitarySupport #Ireland #UA #IE #EU
They include continued support for Ukraine, maritime security and the protection of critical infrastructure, Lebanon, and space in security and defence. A full agenda and important discussions ahead with colleagues from across Europe https://t.co/fQf95pzoxM #Ukraine #MaritimeSecurity #Defense #UA #LB #EU
I was shocked to see the devastating flooding in Nepal. Our condolences go to all who have lost loved ones. My Department is monitoring the situation closely and stands ready to provide consular assistance to any Irish citizens impacted. #NepalFloods #Condolences #IrishCitizens #NP #IE