#Ireland

U.S. Special Envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Dublin after meeting Putin in Moscow, where they are holding talks with Zelenskyy at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel. The outcomes of the Abu Dhabi consultations and European involvement are being discussed.

At a briefing with the Irish Prime Minister in Dublin, Zelenskyy stated that draft-age men who left Ukraine must return, but acknowledged the complexity of the issue due to various circumstances of departure and family separation.

Galway, Ireland, hosted a grand Halloween parade organized by Macnas to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The 'Fiáin' procession highlighted wildlife and local heritage.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Kyiv expects to open all six EU accession negotiation clusters by the end of 2026: four are already launched, and following the settlement with Hungary, no political obstacles remain.

Volodymyr Zelensky met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland while in transit to New York for the UN session. The parties have not disclosed the details of the conversation.

The Irish regulator DPC has fined Google €403 million for violations in the processing of users' geolocation data. This is the company's first serious GDPR fine and the fourth-largest in the authority's history.

On September 12, 2026, Donald Trump, during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, called for the reunification of the island. London and the unionists in Belfast rejected the call, reminding of the need for a referendum under the Belfast Agreement.

Apple paid $17 billion in corporate tax in Ireland — 40% of its global payments — even though only 3% of its workforce is based there, according to reporting under the new EU rules.

Writer Natalia Budianska on how she lost her home in occupied Enerhodar, moved to Ireland, and started from scratch. Her story is not just a personal experience but a guide to action for those seeking protection and work abroad. 🇺🇦🇮🇪 #Ukraine #Ireland #Refugees

In Ireland, Ukrainians with disabilities are faced with a choice: lose their housing or give up their allowance. A coalition of 121 organizations has warned authorities of the risk of family separation and disruption of access to healthcare. 🇮🇪🏚️

Ireland has allocated €125 million to Ukraine for 2026. Prime Minister Micheál Martin, in Kyiv, confirmed support and criticized Germany's idea of 'associated membership,' fearing for the real path to the EU. 🇮🇪🇺🇦