Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Eamon Gilmore T.D.
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade
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Minister of State Lucinda Creighton T.D.
Minister of State With Special Responsibility For European Affairs
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Minister of State Joe Costello T.D.
Joe Costello T.D. Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for Trade and Development
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Ireland s OSCE Chairmanship 2012
Thursday, 12th January, was the first OSCE Permanent Council with Ireland in the Chair. The Tánaiste set out our priorities for European peace and security.
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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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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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Travel Advice - United States
Changes to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for Bearers of Emergency/Temporary Passports
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Do you want to work for the EU? *NEWS*
Sign up to be notified of job vacancies with the EU institutions as they are announced.
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Statement of Strategy 2008-2010 - 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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Certificate of Irish Heritage
On 19 September 2011, the Tánaiste launched the Government’s new Certificate of Irish Heritage.
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- Africa Strategy (PDF 3488kb)
- Notification on changes to Passport Fees (PDF 196kb)
- Irish Embassies and Consulates Abroad
- Foreign Embassies accredited to Ireland
- The Annual Report of the Audit Committee 2010 (PDF 533kb)
- Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement 2010-2014: Department of Foreign Affairs Action Plan (Second Iteration) (PDF 342kb)
- Consultation on Ireland’s third periodic report to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
- Submitting photocopy of passports with application














