Helen McEntee TD (@HMcEntee) / X

Helen McEntee TD

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Helen McEntee TD

@HMcEntee

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Deputy Leader of @FineGael, Meath East TD.

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Joined May 2009

Helen McEntee TD reposted
Irish Foreign Ministry
@dfatirl
Jul 17
This week saw key meetings taking place in Brussels and Dublin as part of our EU Presidency. @HMcEntee looks back on a busy week 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Bhí cruinnithe tábhachtacha ar siúl sa Bhruiséil agus i mBaile Átha Cliath le seachtain anuas mar chuid dár nUachtaránacht ar an AE 🇮🇪🇪🇺
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Seán Kelly MEP
@SeanKellyMEP
Jul 15
Great to discuss all things foreign affairs yesterday with @HMcEntee, who will have an immense job over the next 6 months of the Irish presidency. As we have no designated defence or trade minister (which is something we should look at!), she will be chairing three different
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 17
#DayOfInternationalCriminalJustice reminds us of the importance of the @IntCrimCourt in pursuing justice for victims of the world’s most heinous crimes. Ireland stands in steadfast support of an independent and impartial ICC as a cornerstone of international justice.
EU Council Press
@EUCouncilPress
Jul 16
Statement by @kajakallas on behalf of the 🇪🇺 on International Criminal Justice Day ⬇️ link.europa.eu/J7XnTR
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 15
Today marks an important step as the Israeli Settlements Bill completed its passage through the Oireachtas. This legislation reaffirms Ireland's commitment to international law, human rights and a just and lasting peace based on a negotiated two-State solution.
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 15
I want to thank Senator Frances Black for her steadfast commitment to this issue over many years. I will continue to work with our EU and international partners to advance peace, security and dignity for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 15
Welcome today's provisional agreement on the AGILE programme under our Presidency. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Supporting defence innovation & our SMEs is key to strengthening Europe's security and technological edge. Looking forward to taking this important work forward with our European partners!
Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jul 15
🇮🇪🇪🇺Today, the Irish Presidency reached a provisional deal with @Europarl_EN on the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE) This will be instrumental in providing funding for innovation in the defence industry, with a focus on small & medium-sized enterprises
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 15
It was a pleasure to welcome @MichelBarnier to Iveagh House today. Michel's steadfast support for Ireland during the Brexit negotiations helped protect the Good Friday Agreement and strengthen European unity.
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 15
We discussed Ireland's Presidency priorities, the future of EU–UK relations, and the enduring friendship between Ireland and France. As we look ahead, I look forward to building even closer cooperation between our two countries. 🇮🇪🇫🇷🇪🇺
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 14
Ireland’s EU membership transformed our country. Today, under Ireland's EU Presidency, we helped advance the EU aspirations of 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇲🇩 Moldova, 🇦🇱 Albania and 🇲🇪 Montenegro in the biggest day of accession conferences in over two decades.
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 14
This is about strengthening peace, security and prosperity across our continent. 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #SuperTuesday
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António Costa
@eucopresident
Jul 14
I welcome the signing today in Brussels of the EU–UK Agreement on Gibraltar. A historic step that completes the post-Brexit framework. The agreement removes physical barriers at the Spain–Gibraltar border, benefiting the thousands of people who cross it every day. It will
Helen McEntee TD reposted
Xavier Bettel
@Xavier_Bettel
Jul 14
🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, first one under the Irish🇮🇪 presidency. I wish you the best of luck @HMcEntee @ThomasByrneTD🍀🍀 On the agenda: 🛑 Russian aggression against Ukraine 🛑 Middle East 🛑 Black Sea
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 14
Further progress this week for two schools in Meath East🙌 Additional modular accommodation has been approved for Gaelscoil na Ríthe, Dunshaughlin, including 1 MCR and 2 SET rooms, while Scoil Colmcille, Skryne will receive 2 new SEN rooms.📚✏️
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 14
Thanks to the principals, staff and school communities for their continued commitment. I look forward to seeing these projects progress!
Helen McEntee TD
@HMcEntee
Jul 14
Ireland 🇮🇪 supports the largest ever cyber sanctions package agreed at FAC as well as the statement from the High Representative on behalf of the EU denouncing Russia’s malicious cyber ecosystem targeting the EU, its Member States and international partners.
Helen McEntee TD reposted
Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jul 13
🇮🇪🇪🇺 Minister @HMcEntee is in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council today Ministers will discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, the Black Sea and EU-UN relations. 🎥 Watch the Minister's remarks before the Council meeting: newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/permalink/2724…
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Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
@Ireland2026eu
Jul 13
Ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council, Minister @HMcEntee & HRVP @kajakallas co-hosted a discussion on 🇺🇦 humanitarian issues & civilian detainees. 🇺🇦 Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha & civil society representatives Oleksandra Matviichuk & Maksym Butkevych joined 🇪🇺 Ministers.
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Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦
@andrii_sybiha
Jul 13
Today in Brussels, I began my visit by participating in a high-level event dedicated to Ukraine’s civilian detainees — civilians whom Russia has effectively turned into hostages of its war. I am grateful to the European Union for its leadership in launching a dedicated platform