Helen McEntee

I have ensured that this new strategy includes specific provisions for these types of projects, along with ones that promote the inclusion and development of women in civic society.

I believe that we must support women affected by abuse if we are to see stronger cohesion in Northern Ireland.

During the recent disorder in Belfast, we saw the vital role that civil society organisations can play in very challenging times.

This package further targets Russia's revenue streams, impedes its shadow fleet and disrupts its supply-chains. Europe stands with Ukraine against Russia's brutal war of aggression

Pleased we have agreed the 21st package of sanctions in the first weeks of the 🇮🇪Presidency. This package further targets Russia's revenue streams, impedes its shadow fleet and disrupts its supply-chains. Europe stands with Ukraine…

I welcome the important agreement today by 🇮🇪 Presidency on protecting children online. There is no higher priority than the protection of children from predators. Combatting abuse is vital.

Put this formally on the agenda for a vote and we would advocate for that to happen as soon as possible

Protecting children online will be one of my key priorities at this summit.

At home obviously I’m bringing forward legislation that will support that ban on goods in the occupied territories, and I hope to have that enacted by the end of next week.

I think it is absolutely essential that the EU responds in a way that upholds international law and respond to the ECJ (European Court of Justice) ruling of 2024.

The EU needs to do more specifically to comply with its international obligations as well as making sure that the two-state solution continues to be an option

What ministers now have to do is seek whether or not there is a consensus to have this put down formally by the Commission

Actually legitimise trade that’s happening ... albeit try to make it more difficult

There is still a way to go on this

We all have to stand up and listen to this. We have to respond to these types of actions, so that we do see a change and a different response from the Israeli government.

The more that we have these illegal settlements continuing in the way they are - they are permanent settlements, these are not encampments or towns, these are towns and villages and cities that are being developed - the longer this goes…

Twenty-seven member states deciding possibly that they would ban trade in the Occupied Territories is quite a significant move, and not something that has ever happened before.

In [the Occupied Territories Bill] we are banning goods from the Occupied Territories.

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also actively engaged in efforts to secure peace in the wider region, including in relation to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, and I look forward to discussing these issues with my…

We hope that the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran can lead to a lasting agreement that addresses the main issues at stake, including Iran's nuclear programme, and fully restores free movement through the Strait…

Our Gulf partners have been directly impacted by the conflict and have demonstrated commendable restraint in the face of Iranian attacks.

This visit is about deepening our relationships with key partners, supporting international efforts for peace and stability, and creating new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation.

Ireland’s prosperity and security depend on strong international partnerships, which is why engagement in this region matters.

The UAE is home to one of the largest Irish communities in the region and is one of Ireland’s closest economic partners in the Gulf.

Together with Irish companies and artists, we have created a travel document that is both technically outstanding and unmistakably Irish.