Helen McEntee
IrelandpoliticianFemaleb. 19796.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Helen McEntee is an Irish politician and a member of the Fine Gael party, currently serving as the Minister for Justice since July 2020. She has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath East constituency since 2013 and has held various positions in government, focusing on justice and social issues. In response to a recent email threat that led to the temporary closure of several schools in County Clare, Minister McEntee's department worked closely with An Garda Síochána to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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Helen McEntee, the Minister for Defence, stated that the reform of the triple lock was absolutely essential.
Plans to scrap triple lock constitute ‘fundamental change’ to Fianna Fáil policy, party told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-21
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee will bring the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026 to Cabinet for approval.
Major Dáil row on the cards as Government plans to end triple lock within weeks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Helen McEntee is the foreign minister of Ireland who participated in meetings about the incident involving Sakila.
Death of Congolese man renews scrutiny of race relations in Ireland | Ireland
United Kingdom· 2026-05-31
Fine Gael Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said she hopes to have it on the statute books by the summer recess in mid-July.
Opposition parties vow to toughen ‘gutted’ Occupied Territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-05-27
Helen McEntee outlined the Government’s opposition to the war in the clearest terms.
risks of chaos and civil war – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-07
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said the US-Israeli attack on Iran had no United Nations mandate.
Israeli strikes target Iran and Lebanon as US warns of bombardment ‘surge’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee highlighted how the military action has no United Nations mandate.
Pressure on Government to say attack by US and Israel on Iran is a breach of international law – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said the US-Israeli attack on Iran had no United Nations mandate.
Trump demands say on Iran’s next leader as Middle East war spirals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-06
Helen McEntee said she was 'in constant engagement with the airlines to see how many direct flights we can get to Dublin'.
First flight from Dubai since start of Middle East war lands in Dublin Airport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Helen McEntee stated that as many as 2,000 Irish people are stranded in Gulf states due to the Iran war.
How to fly from Ireland to Australia, NZ or Asia during the Middle East conflict? What’s the best route to take? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Helen McEntee was referred to as 'minister for woke' while serving as minister for justice.
Forget pinkwashing on International Women’s Day – this is what Irish women need – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Helen McEntee is the Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defence who engaged in talks with Egypt regarding regional stability.
وزير الخارجية ونظيرته الأيرلندية يبحثان سبل احتواء التصعيد بالمنطقة
Egypt· 2026-03-04
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee framed Ireland’s position in equally carefully chosen diplomatic language.
US multinationals will not flee Ireland just because we stand up to Donald Trump – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee welcomed the development of a flight from Dubai to Dublin for stranded Irish citizens.
Drone and missile attacks in Gulf; hundreds of Irish citizens to board flight from UAE to Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Helen McEntee's political career began at a byelection.
Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said the Government was working to finalise a first charter flight for stranded Irish citizens.
Iran sends drones and missiles across the Gulf as up to 2,000 Irish seek route home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said a 'relatively low number' have left the Middle East.
Government making list of Irish who need help in Gulf; US embassy in Riyadh hit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee urged Irish people in the region to register with her department.
Irish citizens in UAE could be bussed to Oman if Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights remain restricted – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee urged citizens to shelter in place due to the ongoing conflict.
Travel advice for Irish citizens impacted by US attacks on Iran – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Helen McEntee, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade of Ireland, was part of the discussions on regional security.
عبدالله بن زايد يبحث مع مسؤولين ووزراء خارجية الأوضاع في المنطقة وتداعيات الاعتداءات الصاروخية الإيرانية السافرة على الإمارات ودول شقيقة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-02
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee said a large number of Irish citizens, in particular in the UAE, are on the Department of Foreign Affairs registration platform.
Irish in Middle East told to shelter in place – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee will meet with her counterparts in the EU to discuss the crisis in the Middle East.
Israel launches new strikes on Iran, as Tehran vows revenge for death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee said Irish citizens should not undertake travel to Iran, while also advising against travel to Israel.
President Connolly calls for immediate diplomacy following strikes in Middle East – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee expressed her deep concern over the US and Israel's decision to launch armed conflict against Iran.
Iranians in Ireland react – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Helen McEntee said the Government was 'exploring' the possibility of asking France and other countries to provide military assistance to Ireland.
Ireland signs agreement with France for joint military training and intel sharing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26Minister for Defence Helen McEntee will launch a new maritime security strategy this week.
Why Dún Laoghaire should have a full naval base – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-25Minister for Defence Helen McEntee emphasized the importance of working with a trusted partner like France for military procurement.
Ireland to buy hundreds of French armoured vehicles under military modernisation plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-24
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee emphasized the need for clarity regarding the tariff deal.
European Parliament pauses work ratifying EU-US tariff deal, amid fresh uncertainty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Helen McEntee is the Minister for Defence who will launch the new maritime security plan this week.
Ireland to deepen partnerships with UK and France under new maritime security plan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23Helen McEntee is the Minister for Defence who discusses upgrading Ireland's military capabilities.
Anton Savage is incredulous as political peace breaks out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-20
