This year Ireland marks the centenary of its independence. The Irish Free State was established on 6 December 1922, when we began our journey as an independent sovereign nation. From the start of that journey, we were a nation that looked outwards. One of our first acts was to apply to join the Leag…
This week, in this Hall, a series of alarms have sounded. They have sounded for conflict; they have sounded for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; they have sounded for climate. We have heard the alarms; now we must respond. I believe that this is what the General Assembly, our
Assembly o…
Let me begin by warmly congratulating President Joseph Deiss on his election and extending the best wishes of the Irish Government for a successful term in office.
We gather this year against a backdrop of grave challenges confronting the global community. Foremost among them is the continuing cris…
We meet as the political representatives of a global community. Our purpose is to account to each other for our actions over the past 10 years in the fight against poverty and hunger. In adopting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), we set ourselves clear targets to measure progress up to 2015. …
Mr. President, let me begin by warmly congratulating you on your election. You have my very best wishes for a successful term in office.
This is my first opportunity to address the General Assembly as Ireland’s Foreign Minister. It is a great honour and privilege to do so. Ireland believes strongly…
