# un week

Last week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

Taoiseach 'not afraid' to raise LGBT rights with world leaders rolling out draconian laws

Speaking at the UN yesterday the Taoiseach said he was concerned about the ‘alarming pushback against LGBTI rights’.

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Sep 19th 2023, 11:29 PM

Ireland battles 'Ukraine fatigue' at UN and will confirm €23m in non-lethal funding for Kyiv

Micheál Martin is expected to announce additional funding for Ukraine this week.

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Sep 18th 2023, 9:12 AM

As Dáil returns, all three Coalition leaders head to New York for UN High-Level Week

Leo Varadkar will also travel to Miami on Wednesday for the official opening of Consulate General of Ireland.

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Sep 17th 2023, 6:30 AM

Last year

2022

Ireland would have to assess whether to take in fleeing Russians, says Taoiseach

Germany has indicated its willingness to accept Russian deserters.

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Sep 23rd 2022, 3:22 PM

Ukraine conflict: Coveney expecting 'abrasive' exchanges at pivotal UN Security Council meeting

Minister Simon Coveney will be around the table with Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Today's UN Security Council meeting is being considered as the most high-profile engagement of Ireland’s two-year term on the body.

All five permanent members of the Council will be in attendance for the first time since the war in Ukraine began.

Coveney said the idea of a ceasefire and peace agreement "seems like quite a way off".

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Sep 22nd 2022, 6:58 AM

Key week for Ireland's term on UN Security Council during Ukraine-dominated General Assembly

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will also arrive in New York later today.

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Sep 21st 2022, 2:19 PM

Taoiseach to travel to NY for UN events, but will timetable allow for Biden meeting this week?

The Taoiseach will deliver Ireland’s National Statement in the UN on Thursday.

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Sep 18th 2022, 8:30 AM