Intent: Information exchange with postgraduate students in politics and international relations, focusing on diplomacy, policy, and current global challenges; informal discussion on current research, international collaboration, and strategic priorities.
Details: The Department of Foreign Affairs approached Queen’s University Belfast to host a half day visit for Deputy Secretary General Sonja Hyland (who is responsible for the Ireland, UK and Americas Division). This visit followed a similar visit by the Department’s Secretary General, Joe Hackett, in 2023
Email correspondence with Kathleen Funchion MEP to secure a meeting in March 2025 - EmailMeeting with Kathleen Funchion in March 2025. - MeetingMeeting with Laurence Simms and Sonja Hyland in April 2025. - Meeting
Intent: Request high-level meeting, including with Department of Foreign Affairs officials, to discuss what more can be done by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, to bring an end to the catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and Gaza in particular.
Details: Letters seeking engagement on possible action by Ireland, in coordination and in concert with other states, on catastrophic situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
1 letter to Taoiseach Simon Harris, 1 letter to Micheál Martin copying DFA officials2 letters, one to Simon Harris, other to Micheál Martin cc'ing DFA officials - Letter
Communicated via email/ meetings about the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 - EmailCommunicated via email/ meetings about the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 - Meeting
Meeting with Deputy Ivana Bacik regarding ongoing situation in Gaza - Virtual MeetingMeeting with Mary Lou McDonald TD with Palestinian partners to discuss ongoing situation in Gaza - MeetingMeeting with Minister Joe O'Brien TD with Palestinian partners to discuss ongoing situation in Gaza - Meeting
