Making sure we harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement is a key priority for me as Tánaiste. Grateful to everyone for their time today

I assured her that Ireland and the EU remain steadfast in our support for democracy to prevail in Belarus, especially in light of today’s sham and fraudulent Presidential election.

It was great to have the opportunity to meet again with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a good friend of Ireland.

I commended her for her tireless efforts to support the people of Belarus and to stand up for democracy.

We have started in Dublin but will be travelling across the country in the coming days to hear from members and hear their views.

This Programme for Government will deliver more housing, better infrastructure and greater access to healthcare. Fine Gael will be at the heart of that Government.

This Programme for Government is about you - the people of Ireland and it is about securing the future of this great country.

It is ambitious on housing, climate, childcare and business supports.

I have just received this beautiful handwritten note he wrote this week.
I’m very moved by the note and look forward to meeting Kai again in the near future so we can speak to each other.

I welcome the commitment by Stena Line to oversee the partial reopening of the Port of Holyhead on 16 January. This is good news.
I am also happy to confirm the establishment of a task force to ensure that the Port of Holyhead meets the future needs of both Ireland and Wales.