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Ireland takes seat on powerful UN Security Council, aiming to be ‘consensus builder’
State at inner sanctum of 15-nation body for the first time since 2002
Women ‘far from achieving gender equality’, says Citizens’ Assembly
Chairwoman issues warning as Citizens’ Assembly to discuss issue for second weekend
How the seat was won: Inside the fight to put Ireland on the UN Security Council
It was a 15-year campaign. In the end, most of the Middle East and swathes of Africa voted for us
Explainer: Is winning a seat on UN Security Council a big deal for Ireland?
Ireland is elected for two years to the UN’s most powerful body for first time since 2001
Ahern urges focus on post-referendum peace in Papua New Guinea
Former taoiseach discusses Bougainville’s vote for independence with UN chief
Diary of events for 2019 commemorations
Special centenary Dáil sitting and War of Independence exhibition among events to watch out for
Ireland’s UN seat bid: Bono says Irish ‘storytellers’ vital
Varadkar and Coveney attend Ireland’s formal launch for UN Security Council seat in New York
Turbulent countries can learn from Ireland’s peace, President Higgins tells UN
President hinted Ireland disappointed in a UN Security Council that has been deadlocked on Syria
Meet the Limerick man who’s the head of security at UN HQ New York
Limerick-native Michael Browne is the Chief of Safety and Security Services at the UN headquarters in New York
Girl (9) attacked by neighbour’s dog is awarded €20,000
Child playing on path in front of house when she was bitten on abdomen by ‘big mongrel’
Saudi vote row prompts pledge to notify Ministers in advance
‘It was agreed in future any UN vote of similar sensitivity and importance would be flagged’
Ireland’s UN Security Council seat campaign an exercise in vanity
Resources and staff diverted from crucial Brexit negotiations merely to boost prestige
Dan Mulhall to become Irish ambassador to the United States
Adrian O’Neill will become ambassador in London
Munster likely to play Glasgow Warriors match on Saturday
Province to confirm if Champions Cup encounter will go ahead after Anthony Foley death
Memorial unveiled in Paris to designer Eileen Gray
Pioneering talent remembered in magical moment almost 40 years after her death
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