Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD
Welcome to the Department of Foreign Affairs website, which I hope you will find interesting and informative.
Read more hereMinister of State Dick Roche T.D.
Minister of State Dick Roche T.D. has responsibilty for European Affairs
Read More HereMinister of State Peter Power
Minister of State Peter Power T.D. has responsibility for Overseas Development.
Read More HereStrategic 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'
Read More Here60th 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).
Read More HereNew 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.
Read More HerePost Lisbon Treaty Referendum Research Findings
Full copy of the report can be found here.
Read More HereTravel Advice
The Department of Foreign Affairs provides travel advice to Irish people planning a trip overseas.
Read More HereTrack your Passport Application
If you have applied for an Irish passport you can check the current status of your application here
Read More HereMission 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.
Read More HereDeclaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Read More HereQuicklinks
- 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
- Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms - Irish Version (PDF 42kb)
- 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)