Helen McEntee TD

Shocked by news of a drive-by shooting this afternoon in central Krakow. My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims & all who were injured. Our Embassy in Warsaw is monitoring the situation. Any Irish citizens in the area should follow the directions of local authorities.

Important meeting today with UN Special Rapporteur @FranceskAlbs. Ireland will not forget about Palestine and will continue to stand up for the UN, its representatives, and international law.

I have asked that flags be flown at half-mast over the Department of Foreign Affairs tomorrow, as a former Minister in our Department, Gerard Collins, is laid to rest. My thoughts are with Gerard’s wife, Hilary, his family and his many friends.

I am appalled by yesterday’s attack in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of 29 civilians. Attacks against civilian infrastructure, including schools being used for the distribution of humanitarian aid, and shelters, are grave violations of international law.

I welcome the outcome of the EU-Canada Summit today. It maps the way forward for a new & even closer partnership. Ireland’s EU Presidency has overseen a real strengthening of Canada-EU relations with Canadian Ministers attending 1/2