Gerard Keown
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Political Director in the Irish foreign ministry, @dfatirl. Personal account. He/him
Dublin City, Ireland
Joined June 2011
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD has called for an immediate cessation of atrocities in Sudan following the take-over of the city of El Fasher.
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🇮🇪 supports the Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza, launched in New York today. We join over 70 countries in calling for: 🔸an immediate ceasefire 🔸respect for international law 🔸end to grave violations and ensure unconditional release of all
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Today, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD participated in a UN LGBTI Core Group event on LGBTI youth & the future. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ He highlighted the vital contribution of LGBTI youth to their communities and countries. 🇮🇪 is committed to preventing discrimination against all LGBTI persons of all
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Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD addressed the High-Level Int’l Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine, co-chaired by 🇫🇷 France & 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia. Ireland welcomes the recognition of the State of Palestine by 🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇲🇹 🇵🇹 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 🇦🇩 🇲🇨 🇸🇲 At this
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Honoured to launch Ireland’s campaign for the UN Human Rights Council (2027–29) in New York alongside former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Read my remarks here: https://t.co/9psqCu4Dv1
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Pleased to attend the UN@80 Commemoration. As UN SG said, “Anything & everything is possible when we stand together.” Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine! As true today as 80 years ago, when the UN Charter was agreed, and 70 years ago when 🇮🇪 took its place at the 🇺🇳.
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I strongly condemn the violation of Estonian airspace by Russian jets today, the third violation of EU airspace in days. This reckless provocation underlines the 🇷🇺 threat to European security. Ireland stands in full solidarity with 🇪🇪 & the EU in countering this threat.
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Ireland’s support for Ukraine is unwavering. 🇮🇪🇺🇦 Today we delivered 34 vehicles & 3 de-mining robots to support Ukraine’s defence and humanitarian needs. Ireland will keep providing practical, non-lethal aid for as long as it takes. My full statement:
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Ireland 🇮🇪 welcomes the adoption by the UN General Assembly 🇺🇳 of a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine & Implementation of the Two-State Solution. We thank 🇫🇷 & 🇸🇦 for their continued leadership of the UN High
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Thanks to SG Jacqui McCrum, SG Joe Hackett & Pol Dir @gerkeown for fruitful talks with @dfatirl & @IRLDeptDefence. A valuable chance to reaffirm our shared EU foreign policy commitment. Best of luck with the Irish Presidency preparations!
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Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD has joined 21 counterparts from Europe and globally in condemning plans for settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank. These plans are a violation of international law & a fundamental threat to the two-state solution - they must be reversed.
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On #WorldHumanitarianDay and every day, Ireland calls for greater protection of humanitarian workers and civilians. #ActForHumanity 🇮🇪 is proud to work with UN, Red Cross and NGO partners across the globe to reach those most in need. https://t.co/bgmFNy3Vep
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin today joined other European leaders to discuss developments on ending war in Ukraine. https://t.co/aQHU3dbXIv
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Pleased to speak with Foreign Minister of Canada @AnitaAnandMP this afternoon. We discussed developments in Ukraine and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. 🇮🇪 and 🇨🇦 enjoy a longstanding friendship. I am committed to deepening this relationship and our strong trade links.
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European and transatlantic unity is key to put an end to Russia’s brutal war. Grateful to Ireland and my colleague @SimonHarrisTD for unwavering support in restoring a just peace, strengthening Ukraine, and advancing our integration to the EU.
Ukraine is not to blame for the war brought about by Russia’s illegal invasion. We stand firmly with Ukraine and that’s why urgent EU talks are underway now to ensure Ukraine’s voice and Europe’s voice is heard.
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At a critical time for Ukraine and Europe, I joined my fellow leaders of the Coalition of the Willing to discuss recent developments and the ongoing engagement with our US partners ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Putin.
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We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the "35th Irish Conference of Historians - Inner Lives and Outer Realities" https://t.co/QA097PiJRL
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The 35th annual Irish conference of historians hosted by the Irish Committee of Historical Sciences & Maynooth University Dept. of History
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Today, Ireland 🇮🇪 fully endorses the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine 🇵🇸 and the Implementation of the Two-State solution alongside 🇧🇷 🇨🇦 🇪🇬 🇮🇩 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇲🇽 🇳🇴 🇶🇦 🇸🇳 🇪🇸 🇹🇷 🇬🇧🇪🇺 We thank 🇫🇷 and 🇸🇦 for their leadership on
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Today on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to the Irish diplomatic service 🇮🇪. In 2025, over half of Ireland’s diplomatic missions around the world are led by women. #IDWID #WomenInDiplomacy
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Today’s talks between the EU and Iran in Geneva offer an opportunity to try advance the Iran Israel conflict towards a diplomatic route. This narrow path must be pursued with intensity in the hours ahead. The alternative to deescalation and dialogue is extremely dangerous
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