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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, outlines details of government measures in response to nationwide protests over the cost of fuel.

For more on this Emmanuelle Chaze, freelance journalist based in Ukraine.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Cavan County in the Republic of Ireland may seem like an unlikely place for entrepreneurs to flourish, but nothing could be further from the truth. Technology specialist John Hyland's innovative ClubSpot app has transformed how grassroots sports organisations operate on a daily basis. The platform bears operational similarities to the Ireland betting apps listed on BettingTop10.ie, which are effectively a one-stop shop for bettors to fuel their passion. By bringing sports betting, online casino games and other verticals under one umbrella, gambling operators have made the sector far easier to navigate. Hyland has applied the same ethos to ClubSpot, and his efforts have helped the company quickly become a major player in a hugely competitive industry. The Metamorphosis of ClubSpot While recuperating from an injury during his time at University College Dublin, Hyland shifted his gaze to a question many people had previously taken seriously. Why did only a small set of fans contribute financially to their teams, while thousands more remained emotionally attached yet commercially distant? His research into Cavan's GAA organisation revealed a clear imbalance, showing that a small circle of committed backers sustained the structure, leaving the wider fanbase untapped. Hyland's vision was far-reaching – if engagement could be increased, inflow could accompany it. That idea metamorphosed into a digital site created to bring structure to sports at the local level. ClubSpot did not think of reinventing sports organisations, but focused on the systems that surrounded them. Membership registration, communication channels, fundraising efforts and compliance processes were brought into one space. The early days were lowkey, with Gowna GAA Club becoming the first client. This was a testing ground where theory met reality and of the results were immediate. The club made more income through the platform in seven days than it had in the previous year. Growth then followed, although not without pressure because demand outpaced development capacity in the first months, a familiar issue for start-ups. However, the foundation did not fold, with clubs recognising the value of reducing administrative burdens on volunteers while opening new sources of revenue. From that small beginning in Cavan, a framework began to take shape that would extend far beyond its original setting. Scaling from Rural Ireland to a Global Stage Many people are under the misapprehension that all business in Ireland must pass though Dublin. ClubSpot has gone against that school of thought with quiet defiance. From its headquarters in Stradone, the organisation has extended its presence into the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, creating a user base that now exceeds half a million. This growth has not been in isolation, as support from Enterprise Ireland provides both validation and practical assistance, which open doors to international markets and connect the company with potential clients. Trade missions, particularly those linked to sporting events overseas, helped accelerate expansion. The Irish government's broader vision for sports technology has also played a role. The creation of an international sports diplomacy strategy by Helen McEntee in the United States showed a recognition that sport can act as a cultural bridge and an economic driver. Events linked to baseball, American Football and golf have tightened ties between Ireland and the US, making a fertile ground for organisations operating at the intersection of sport and technology. ClubSpot has placed itself within that space, with the platform extending beyond Gaelic sports into soccer, rugby, basketball and athletics, giving a unified system adaptable to different cultures. The company's decision to prioritise long-term development over rapid exits has informed its trajectory. Funding came largely from individuals rather than venture capital firms seeking early returns on investment. This approach...

With Irish citizens stranded in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, we speak to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee.

The government will today publish a five-year National Maritime Strategy aimed at protecting Ireland maritime interests and enhancing national security and defence. The strategy will also strengthen protections around undersea cables and energy connections in Ireland's waters. All to discuss with Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence and Fine Gael TD for Meath East.

The government will today publish a five-year National Maritime Strategy aimed at protecting Ireland maritime interests and enhancing national security and defence. The strategy will also strengthen protections around undersea cables and energy connections in Ireland's waters. All to discuss with Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence and Fine Gael TD for Meath East.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, on the government's plans for security following the Munich Security Conference.

This week, Ben and Jason discuss Helen McEntee's great love of Europe, a Fianna Fáil TD's suggestion that the State should steer clear of "anti-Government" CEOs for State contracts, and the political leanings of modern movies.

Emmet Oliver is joined by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee.

C dans l'air du 19 janvier 2026 - Groenland: Trump s'acharne, l'Europe menaceLe ton se durcit entre les deux rives de l'Atlantique. En colère après le déploiement de personnel militaire européen la semaine dernière au Groenland, dans le cadre d'exercices de reconnaissance demandés par le Danemark, Donald Trump a menacé samedi d'imposer, dès le 1er février, de nouveaux droits de douane à une série de pays européens « jusqu'à la vente totale du Groenland ». Le président américain, qui a écarté l'option de la force militaire pour l'instant, brandit donc une nouvelle fois la menace d'une hausse des taxes pouvant atteindre 25 % sur l'ensemble des exportations vers les États-Unis en provenance du Danemark, de la Norvège, de la Suède, de la France, de l'Allemagne, du Royaume-Uni, des Pays-Bas et de la Finlande.Dans la foulée, les pays menacés ont signé une déclaration dimanche confirmant leur engagement aux côtés du Danemark. En France, le chef de l'État, qui a été « toute la journée en contact avec ses homologues européens », a fait savoir qu'il comptait demander « l'activation de l'instrument anti-coercition » de l'UE en cas de nouveaux droits de douane américains sur les produits européens. Cet outil, dont la mise en œuvre requiert la majorité qualifiée des pays de l'UE, permet, entre autres, le gel de l'accès aux marchés publics européens ou le blocage de certains investissements.Giorgia Meloni, en déplacement à Séoul, a, pour sa part, affirmé avoir parlé à Donald Trump pour lui notifier l'« erreur » que constituaient, selon elle, ces menaces de surtaxes, que le ministre néerlandais des Affaires étrangères, David van Weel, a qualifiées d'« incompréhensibles » et d'« inappropriées ». « C'est du chantage. Ce qu'il (Trump) fait en ce moment est du chantage », a asséné David van Weel, tandis que son homologue irlandaise, Helen McEntee, a évoqué des menaces « totalement inacceptables et profondément regrettables ».Les dirigeants européens doivent se réunir ce jeudi 22 janvier lors d'un sommet extraordinaire pour décider de la riposte. Mais, d'ores et déjà, les principaux groupes du Parlement européen ont décidé de ne pas ratifier l'accord commercial signé cet été par Ursula von der Leyen avec Donald Trump. Parallèlement, les discussions se poursuivent à plusieurs niveaux : Paris et Berlin devaient tenter de coordonner leur réponse ce lundi à Berlin, où leurs ministres de l'Économie se retrouvent. Les discussions devraient ensuite se déplacer à Davos, grand-messe du libre-échange, à laquelle Donald Trump participera ce mercredi pour la première fois.Alors, jusqu'où ira l'escalade entre les États-Unis et l'Europe ? Quelle sera la riposte européenne ? Que va faire l'Italie de Giorgia Meloni, qui tente depuis des semaines de préserver son alliance privilégiée avec le président américain sans s'isoler en Europe ?Nos experts :- Général Jean-Paul PALOMÉROS - Ancien chef d'état-major, ancien commandant suprême de la transformation de l'OTAN- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro - Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales- Pierre HAROCHE - Maître de conférences en politique européenne et internationaleUniversité Catholique de Lille - Marie BILLON (duplex de Londres) - journaliste, correspondante à Londres pour RTL

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, on the possible EU response to tariff threats by the Trump administration over Greenland.

Key Ukrainian allies met today in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they work through the US-brokered plan to end the war with Russia.The leaders of around 35 countries attended the summit known as the ‘Coalition of the Willing', including American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and President Zelenskyy.But, there were indicators this afternoon that the summit may be overshadowed by growing alarm in Europe about President Trump's threats to annex Greenland, with six European countries coming together to release a statement which rallied support for Denmark stating that "Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations".Helen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister for Defence was at this summit today, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Cork-born Josephine McNeill became the first Irish woman to head a diplomatic mission abroad in 1949. What would she make of this week's promotion of Helen McEntee to Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, almost eight decades after her own appointment?That's the question that Clodagh Finn asks. The Columnist with the Irish Examiner, author and Researcher of Women's History joins Seán to chat more about the first female envoy who paved the way in foreign affairs…

Cork-born Josephine McNeill became the first Irish woman to head a diplomatic mission abroad in 1949. What would she make of this week's promotion of Helen McEntee to Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, almost eight decades after her own appointment?That's the question that Clodagh Finn asks. The Columnist with the Irish Examiner, author and Researcher of Women's History joins Seán to chat more about the first female envoy who paved the way in foreign affairs…

A plan to modernise the defence forces and to improve the country's defence capabilities has been unveiled by Minister Helen McEntee. For the latest our political reporter Sandra Hurley.

Are we finally seeing a breakthrough in the search for peace in Ukraine? After a dramatic series of talks in Geneva, with Ireland's new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, calling it “extremely positive”. But, is real progress being made and can peace be achieved by the touted date of Thanksgiving?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews.

As crunch talks get underway in Geneva, on President Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, we get the latest on the talks with Siobhan O'Grady, Ukraine Bureau Chief for the Washington Post, and speak with Foreign Affairs Minister, Helen McEntee.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· As Paschal Donohoe departs for pastures new at the World Bank, will his absence weaken Government? And does Simon Harris possess the right skillset for the role of Minister for Finance? It might not matter if the qualified doctors who have run the Department of Health are anything to go by. · Paschal leaving has led to a Cabinet reshuffle with Fine Gael deputy leader Helen McEntee becoming the first woman to serve as the Minister responsible for both foreign affairs and defence. She will inherit many issues in need of urgent attention, not least the progression of the Occupied Territories Bill. · And the Oireachtas transport committee was told on Wednesday that Dublin's planned MetroLink will need about 8,000 workers for its construction. Speaking to RTÉ radio, transportation expert Brian Caulfield suggested that “something like an Olympic village” would be necessary to house workers on the project. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Emerson Newton on how the Left are agitating for a border poll when conditions are far from ideal, and Diarmaid Ferriter on why authenticity matters more than spin in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 1,800 teaching posts reported to be vacant this year, the shortage of teachers continues to make an impact throughout the county. The Department of Education is set to make it easier for teachers trained abroad to work here. Helen McEntee, Minister for Education speaks to This Week.

Minister for Education and Youth, and Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Helen McEntee, joins Kieran to discuss current SNA numbers, and the Presidential race as it stands.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, outlines the specifications for the Redeveloped Primary School Curriculum, which is being launched today.

Helen McEntee, Education Minister, speaks about the current state of negotiations with Fórsa Trade Union regarding the school secretaries and caretakers strike.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, on this year's Leaving Certificate results and how proposed changes are leading to threats of industrial action by teachers

Minister of Education, Helen McEntee has said that changes to the duration of summer holidays will be considered as it presents difficulties for parents. Are the school summer holidays too long? Pat discusses this with Chrissie Russell, Freelance Writer and mother of two and also Siobhan O'Neill White the founder of Mums.ie.

D'fhógair an tAire Oideachas agus Óige, Helen McEntee, inné go raibh Coimisiúin Imscrúdúcháin, faoi dhrochúsáid ghnéasach stairiúil le bunú faoi chathaoirleacht an Bhreithimh Michael Mac Grath. Tabhairfaidh an Coimisiún faoina chuid oibre i mí Dheireadh Fómhair.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on the announcement of a comission of inquiry into allegations of sex abuse in schools around the country. Ailbhe Conneely, Religious and Social Affairs Correspondent, outlines the path to Minister For Education, Helen McEntee's Commission of Inquiry announcement today.

The Department of Education is launching a first-of-its-kind Single Application System for admission to secondary school, first being piloted in five towns across Ireland. We hear from Helen McEntee, Minister for Education.

Minster for Health Helen McEntee today launched Education Plan 2025 which included provision for more therapists in special schools. We discuss this and more including AI and phones in schools as well as a follow up to yesterday's interview on schools catering for students with mild general learning disabilities.Minister McEntee joined Pat in studio this morning.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education, announces national guidance on the use of mobile phones by students in primary and secondary school.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee joins Newstalk Breakfast as thousands of students begin their Leaving and Junior Certificate exams.Get all the conversation here.

This morning on the show, Shane spoke with Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, and began by asking her to tell me about her plan to tackle school absenteeism and improve school attendance

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar' until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil's push to have McDonagh head up the new Housing Activation Office.· Both the Government of the 34th Dáil and Donald Trump reach the milestone of 100 days this week, although it feels like night and day in terms of activity with the Government's executive functions here barely getting off the ground. · But nobody could accuse Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan of inactivity as he has taken that portfolio and ran with it. Building strongly on the work of his predecessor Helen McEntee, could Fianna Fáil be looking at a potential future party leader?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Has the EPP become a cold house for Fine Gael? Recollection of a soirée in Beijing, and Westminster's long memory for its murdered MPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Education, Helen McEntee, outlines changes to the Junior Cycle grade bands that will make it easier for students to achieve the two top grades

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The ‘Golden Age of America' came and went over the course of a week as US President Donald Trump decided on Wednesday to pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days. · The status of suspended Social Democrat TD Eoin Hayes was up for debate this week with the party successfully pushing for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbers in order to secure two Oireachtas committee chairperson roles. So, is Hayes a Soc Dem TD or not? Some are making understandable comparisons with the recent speaking rights row.· And Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled a new Bill to overhaul the asylum system here with the latest data showing a surge in deportation orders and a substantial fall in applications in early 2025, both attributable to O'Callaghan's predecessor Helen McEntee. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The best way to resurrect a graveyard, humanitarian efforts in Chad, and Richard Boyd Barrett's cancer diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education, discusses special classes and plans to introduce Leaving Certification reforms at the start of the next school term.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Education and Youth, Fine Gael TD for Meath East

Bhí an dara cruinniú poiblí aréir i mBaile Dhún na nGall leis an scéal is deireanaí maidir leis an ionad Oideachais ar an bhaile atá le haistriú go Leitir Ceanainn a phlé agus cuireadh in iúl go bhfuil sé ráite ag an Aire Oideachais, Helen McEntee gur faoi Bhord Bainistíochta an ionaid féin é, an t-ionad a dhruid ag deireadh na míosa.

Senator Cathal Byrne, who has just been elected as the new Secretary of Fine Gael. Following in the footsteps of notable figures like Simon Harris and Helen McEntee, Senator Byrne was elected to this prestigious role at the annual general meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party in Leinster House.

Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee sits down with Kieran on The Hard Shoulder.The Fine Gael TD for Meath East joined the show to speak, among other things, her new briefing as Education Minister and the anticipation toward a Patrick's Day visit to the United States.

Helen McEntee, the Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, joins us to discuss the summer programme for children with special educational needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, for the first time, free school meals will be part of the scheme.

With the new Cabinet being announced recently, you may have noticed the gender imbalance in particular, with three women at the Cabinet table: Helen McEntee, Jennier Carroll MacNeill and Norma Foley.Is this something to be concerned about?Frances Fitzgerald, former Fine Gael Tánaiste and MEP, joins Kieran to discuss.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the details of the Programme for Government

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an ceathrú lá de mhí Eanáir. Is mise Eoin Ó Seachnasaigh. Tá an FBI ag fiosrú mar eachtra sceimhlitheoireachta ionsaí a tharla i gcathair New Orleans, nuair a thiomáin fear trucail isteach trí shlua a bhí ag ceiliúradh na hAthbhliana ar shráideanna na cathrach, agus ansin thosaigh sé ag scaoileadh urchar leo. Maraíodh ar a laghad cúig dhuine dhéag, agus gortaíodh breis is tríocha a cúig duine eile. Ag a ceathrú tar éis a trí ar maidin a tharla an eachtra ar Shráid Bourbon, ceantar mór turasóireachta i gCeathrú Francach na cathrach. Scaoil an tiománaí, a bhí ina shaighdiúir roimhe, le póilíní ansin, agus gortaíodh beirt acu. Scaoil na póilíní leis an tiománaí freisin, agus maraíodh ar an láthair é. Fuarthas bratach ISIS sa trucail. Tá sé ráite ag an FBI go gcreideann siad go raibh an tiománaí ag gníomhú ina aonar. Ar ais in Éirinn, tá feidhm anois le reachtaíocht nua chun déileáil le coireanna áirithe ar fuath is bun leo. Mar shampla, fuath a léiriú do dhaoine ar bhonn cine, datha, claonadh gnéis, inscne nó míchumais. Go dtí seo, bhí Éirinn ar cheann den bheagán ballstát den Aontas Eorpach gan reachtaíocht i gcoinne fuatha. Dúirt an tAire Dlí agus Cirt, Helen McEntee, go raibh an reachtaíocht nua de dhíth orainn ó bhí méadú de 7.5% ar an líon coireanna fuatha a thaifead na Gardaí i mbliana. Thug sí le fios freisin go raibh an reachtaíocht bunaithe ar thaithí phearsanta daoine, toisc go ndeachaigh a roinn i gcomhairle leis an bpobal sular chruthaigh siad í. Bhí rabhadh buí faoi theocht íseal agus baol seaca i bhfeidhm ar fud na hÉireann Déardaoin agus Dé hAoine na seachtaine seo. Anois tá sé fógartha ag Met Éireann go leanfar leis an drochaimsir ag an deireadh seachtaine. Tá siad ag tuar go mbeidh an teocht idir aon chéim agus sé chéim Dé Sathairn, agus gur chóir dúinn a bheith ag súil le tuilleadh ráigeanna den bháisteach throm. Chomh maith leis sin, beidh sé níos ísle fiú san oíche, thart ar lúide cúig chéim. Agus ní bheidh an pictiúr ag athrú mórán go luath amach anseo. Is féidir linn a bheith ag súil le haimsir den chineál céanna an tseachtain seo chugainn. Mar sin de, má bhíonn sibh ar na bóithre, bígí cúramach agus tugaigí aire. eachtra sceimhlitheoireachta - act of terrorism an Ceathrú Francach - the French Quarter reachtaíocht - legislation coireanna áirithe ar fuath is bun leo - certain hate crimes rabhadh buí - yellow warning lúide - minus

OTB reporter, Aisling O'Reilly, was at the launch of “Game Changer”, a project that aims to harness the influence of Gaelic Games in Irish society to tackle domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women.She chats to Minister for Justice for Ireland, Helen McEntee, President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, Frances Fitzgerald, a former member of the European Parliament, and Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama. Declan McNally, whose sister Natalie was murdered at 15 weeks pregnant in 2022, also speaks on his late sister and how the GAA has helped him and his family.Game Changer is a collaboration between the GAA, Ruhama and White Ribbon Campaign Ireland (Men's Development Network) with support from the LGFA, Camogie Association and the statutory agency Cuan.

Helen McEntee, Fine Gael // James Browne, Fianna Fáil // Marie Sherlock, Labour // Peadar Tóibín, Aontú // Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin

Minister for Justice and newly-appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael, Helen McEntee announces the operation of the Average Safety Camera systems on the N5 and the N3.

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee says she has responded to the request to meet with the families impacted by the tragedy in Creeslough in County Donegal and we hear from local priest, Fr John Joe Duffy.

Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, discusses the security threats against the State as well as plans to give judges more powers to give longer sentences.