Family of Michael Leonard hold meetings with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs
The family of Donegal man Michael Leonard has held a meeting with officials from the Irish Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs to ascertain what has been done in seeking answers from British authorities about his murder in 1973. The 24 year old was killed 200 metres from the border…
Doherty calls for independent investigation into Department of Foreign Affairs gathering
A Donegal TD is calling on the Taoiseach Micheál Martin to hold an independent investigation into a gathering at the Department of Foreign Affairs in 2020. Deputy Pearse Doherty has made the call after an internal review published last night had “no accountability”. according to the Sinn Fein TD.…
Sligo native to be appointed as new Irish Ambassador to China
A Sligo woman is set to become Ireland’s new Ambassador to China. Dr Ann Derwin, who’s currently assistant secretary general at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has been nominated as the State’s new chief envoy in Beijing. Ms Derwin has had a distinguished government career to date and becomes just…
Taoiseach to visit North West next week for Brexit meeting
Taoiseach Enda Kenny will visit the North West next week to hear from those with concerns over Brexit. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan says the visit, on February 10th, will be part of a round of consultations in advance of the Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU. He was…
Family appeal for help in finding missing Donegal man
The family of a Donegal man are appealing for information on Lee McLaughlin who has gone missing in Paris. The 19 year old from Gleneely in Donegal attended the Ireland Sweden match on Monday and was last seen checking out of the Ibis hotel in Montmartre at about midday yesterday.…