Honoured to have been asked to serve on President Connolly’s Council of State. As a woman born into a working class family in east Belfast, I am proud to have the opportunity to promote good neighbourliness and understanding across the island.

Heartbreaking scenes show Iranians searching through their children’s bags and books after an Israeli-American strike killed around 86 girls at an elementary school.

I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela. The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint. The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority.

🚨WATCH: The public exchange between Irish Ambassador to Israel Sonia McGuinness and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: “Mr. Minister, I am glad you mentioned the serious blow that is antisemitism, and what must be done about it. But I would think it should be handled carefully and not exploited for political interests." Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: "So tell me, please, why was the antisemitic resolution of the Dublin City Council published on Friday, and nothing happened until Saturday, when the President of the State and I attacked it?! And then, only then, did your Foreign Minister and your Prime Minister and everyone else wake up. Why? Why? Because you only react. There is nothing in your system right now that can protect you from the virus of antisemitism, except external pressure and exposing the antisemitic nature of the government of Ireland and other institutions. We will continue to do so, and we will continue to expose you until you truly understand that you cannot deceive the world."

BREAKING: Analysts are calling this the biggest protest in American history. It’s far bigger than any rally Donald Trump has ever had. This is Boston #NoKings #nokingsprotest #NoKingsDay #nokingsinamerica #nokingsdayprotest no kings protest sign

📍Chuir muid litir chuig ceannairí na bpáirtithe ag an Fheidhmeannas agus sa Tionól maidir leis na bagairtí inniu. 📝Today we wrote directly to all party leaders in the Executive & Assembly calling for cross-party condemnation. Gaeilge 👇 Béarla 👇

Gun convict Ursula Ní Shionnáin was at Éirígí event in same month she took job in Catherine Connolly’s Dáil office buff.ly/grOrbFF

On 15 July, EU Foreign Ministers will decide how to respond to Israel’s breach of human rights obligations. Kaja Kallas’ options paper includes 6 measures: 1️⃣ Full suspension of the EU-Israel Agreement (unanimity – blocked by 🇭🇺🇨🇿🇦🇹) 2️⃣ Suspend trade, arms, Horizon Europe (QMV – blocked unless 🇩🇪🇮🇹 agree) 3️⃣ Maintain status quo for Israeli “gestures” 4️⃣ Sanction extremist ministers (Smotrich, Ben Gvir – unanimity) 5️⃣ Expand settler blacklist (unanimity – veto risk) 6️⃣ Russia-style sanctions (not seriously considered) All legally possible. Politically fragile. Will the EU act, or be complicit?