I fully agree with @HeatherH I don't want Russia to have power over our foreign policy decisions. I don't think many Irish people do #togetherforHeather

We are a neutral country. That is government policy. The Triple Lock gives Russia, China, the US, France and the UK a veto on our sovereign decision to send peacekeepers abroad. @HeatherH is right our Defence Forces and Government are mature enough to decide #togetherforheather

I will work to build bridges in Northern Ireland and deepen understanding and respect for all traditions.

Heather has the experience. She is a voice for all of Ireland. Great to see her show that so clearly in today's debate.

Today, the Companion Pass becomes a reality. This is something I brought forward when I was Minister for Social Protection. It means that anyone over 70 can travel for free on the train or the bus, and they can bring a friend with them for free too!

@RTENewsPaulC asks Minister of State, @EmerHigginsTD about the likelihood of second tier child benefit in budget 2026. #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #budget2026

Bus Connect will be holding their 2nd Public Information Event today, regarding the construction of the Liffey Valley to City Centre Scheme. The public are invited to drop-in to meet reps. of the NTA & GMC Group LTD who can provide information and address any queries.

Delighted Heather is seeking the Fine Gael nomination for President. I’ll be backing her - someone I’ve worked closely with & deeply admire. Heather’s warmth, compassion & record of advocacy would make her a brilliant president for Ireland. 🇮🇪

Today @ #UNGA 🇺🇳 Minister @EmerHigginsTD delivered Ireland's 🇮🇪 statement at the High-Level Int’l Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine. For decades we have seen a collective failure to take meaningful action to implement the Two State Solution and

Minister of State @EmerHiggins TD 🇮🇪 discussed Ireland's commitment to continued political and financial support to @UNRWA with the agency's Chief of Staff Ben Majekodunmi this morning🇺🇳 Since 2023, Ireland has provided €58m in support of UNRWA’s vital work, tripling our

This morning, Minister @EmerHigginsTD attended a Ministerial meeting on @UNRWA 🇺🇳 organised by @LuxembourgUN 🇱🇺 Ireland 🇮🇪 reaffirms its support for #UNRWA — a vital lifeline for millions of Palestine refugees & a key pillar of regional stability

Ireland was pleased to contribute to the preparation of the High Level Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, working alongside 16 other Co-Chairs 🇧🇷 🇨🇦 🇪🇬 🇮🇩 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇲🇽 🇳🇴 🇶🇦 🇸🇳 🇪🇸 🇹🇷 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 under the leadership of 🇫🇷 and 🇸🇦 We must,

This morning, 🇮🇪 and 🇹🇷 presented the outcomes of the Working Group we co-chaired on Preserving the Two-State Solution, part of the High-Level Conference process. Ministers @EmerHigginsTD and @nuhyilmaz reaffirmed the broad consensus that the two State solution remains the only

On the margins of the #2SS Conference, Minister @EmerHigginsTD met with Mary Robinson, Former Chair of @TheElders & Former President of I🇮🇪, and @JuanManSantos, Chair of The Elders & Former President of🇨🇴 They discussed the catastrophic situation in #Gaza, the urgent need for a

RT @IrishMissionUN: This week @ #UNHQ 🇺🇳, Ireland 🇮🇪 will participate in the High-Level International Conference on The Peaceful Settlement…

Hace un año, España, Noruega @EspenBarthEide, Eslovenia @tfajon e Irlanda reconocimos el Estado de Palestina. Hoy en Madrid, renovamos nuestro compromiso con un Estado palestino viable. Queremos hacer real ese anhelo de justicia y paz para el pueblo palestino.

CSO figures today show 90,800 new jobs were created in the last 12 months. There are 2.81 million people now working in our country, with growth in all regions. Government will not get complacent. We will protect these jobs and our economic security. https://t.co/98QuY8evjM

Today, on @rteradio1 Drivetime show, I had the chance to talk about @finegael new infrastructure delivery unit tasked with injecting urgency, bringing better value for money, and increasing accountability in the delivery of infrastructure projects.

Great to see more special education classes sanctioned for the upcoming school year: LUCAN - St Mary’s Boy’s NS - Divine Mercy JNS RATHCOOLE - Scoil Chronain TALLAGHT - St Anne’s NS

Delighted to see more schools from Dublin-Mid-West due to receive Hot School Meals 🍲