Sonja Hyland
IrelandofficialFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sonja Hyland is the Deputy Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland, known for her expertise in international relations. She has emphasized the need for institutional frameworks to strengthen Anglo-Irish relations, reflecting the ongoing commitment to repair and enhance the partnership between Ireland and the UK.
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Sonja Hyland was appointed as Ireland’s new Ambassador in London.
The Anglo-Irish relationship is best explained by a scene in Mad Men – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-10
Ireland· 2026-09-10
Sonja Hyland will take up the London role as part of the ambassadorial reshuffle.
Ireland’s diplomatic reshuffle – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-10-19
Ireland· 2025-10-19
Sonja Hyland, the Department of Foreign Affairs’ deputy secretary general, spoke at a Trinity College Dublin seminar.
Anglo-Irish relations have suffered badly over the last decade, and the work to repair them will take time and effort – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-03-05
Ireland· 2025-03-05
