# Irish Embassy

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# Ethiopia

UN chief calls for 'unconditional and immediate' Ethiopian ceasefire

Ethiopia has expelled four Irish diplomats due to Ireland’s stance on the ongoing conflict in the country.

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Nov 25th 2021, 8:13 AM

# EHIC

Irish citizens living in the UK fear they may lose healthcare access across EU after Brexit

What’ll happen for Irish people living in the UK with EHICs is far from clear post-Brexit.

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Dec 25th 2019, 6:30 PM

# picking up the tab

Just under €2 million was spent on roof repairs at the Irish Embassy in London last year

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was a “significant project” at the building on 17 Grosvenor Place.

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Apr 12th 2019, 6:05 AM

# irish in britain

'Made to feel foreign even more than during the Troubles': Concerns of Irish citizens living in Brexit UK

Irish nationals living in the UK reached out to the embassy in London for advice this year on what will happen post-Brexit.

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Dec 23rd 2018, 9:00 PM

# lille help from my friends

The Irish embassy in Lille handed out Tayto and Strepsils to fans in need

All you need is crisps.

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Jun 23rd 2016, 3:58 PM

# Not all Ferrero Rocher

Irish embassies employ 21 full-time cooks, but our ambassadors are 'often acting like janitors'

The Public Accounts Committee has also heard details of how over €21 million in allowances is distributed among over 300 Irish officials serving abroad.

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Mar 7th 2014, 6:00 AM

# Consular Assistance

Irish Embassy in London look to establish details behind woman freed from slavery

The Department of Foreign Affairs said tonight that consular assistance is available if needed.

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Nov 21st 2013, 11:23 PM

# Greece

Irish embassy 'made contact with Greek police' over detention of Irishwoman's husband

Mark Marku has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with a number of armed robberies.

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Oct 19th 2013, 7:30 AM

# Egypt

Irish women reportedly arrested after Cairo mosque stand-off

The Department of Foreign Affairs has been in contact with Egyptian authorities to try to secure their safety.

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Aug 17th 2013, 8:24 PM

# Red October

Security company discovers online attack to steal EU and NATO files

Kaspersky says the ‘Red October’ virus has been targeting embassies across Europe – including in Ireland.

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Jan 14th 2013, 7:45 PM

# superstorm

Transatlantic flights impacted by superstorm

Passengers have been advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

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Oct 30th 2012, 8:25 AM

# Vatican Embassy

Gilmore opens door for Vatican to relax embassy requirements

Eamon Gilmore tells the Dáil that the Holy See embassy closure could be revisited if the Vatican relaxes rules on dual embassies.

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Feb 21st 2012, 3:56 PM

# Vatican Embassy

Tánaiste: We're not going to reverse Vatican embassy decision

The Tánaiste reiterated that the government will review the decision when Ireland’s financial circumstances improve.

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Feb 20th 2012, 10:36 AM

# Air France

Mother awaits news of Irish victim in Air France crash

Irish officials in Paris are in contact with the airline in the hope of recovering the bodies of the two Irish victims who were never found.

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Apr 5th 2011, 1:24 PM

# Italy

Mistaken bomb scare at Irish embassy in Rome

Police are called after a suspicious package – similar to those that blew up two other embassies – arrives in the post.

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Dec 25th 2010, 9:33 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 What you need to know: 300 passengers trapped on board a cancelled flight for seven hours, a false alarm at the Embassy in Rome, and the visit of a certain man in red.

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Dec 25th 2010, 8:56 AM