European Union & Jim O Callaghan

European Union: The European Union is being urged by the Republic of Ireland to impose broader sanctions against Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, indicating potential future diplomatic actions and policy shifts within the alliance.

Jim O Callaghan: Jim O Callaghan, the Republic of Ireland's Justice Minister, formally instructed immigration officers to refuse entry to Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, implementing the government's decision.

European Union: Held emergency meetings, expressed solidarity, but exposed internal divisions.

Jim O Callaghan: Irish Minister; convened emergency meeting.

European Union: Republic of Ireland is to engage with an EU-led voluntary return and reintegration program to Ukraine, indicating a broader European initiative.

Jim O Callaghan: As the Minister for Justice, Jim O Callaghan is proposing a scheme to offer payments to Ukrainian refugees in Republic of Ireland who voluntarily return to Ukraine.