Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister McEntee, pictured at the Rafah border between Gaza and Egypt last week, said attention should be focused on existing peace plan. Photograph: Department of Foreign AffairsIreland has been invited to take part in Donald Trump’s proposed “board of peace” for Gaza but will have to give the proposal “careful consideration”. Confirmed members of the board so far include former UK prime minister Tony Blair and Mr Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. “It is essential for attention to remain focused on Gaza and on the full implementation of phase two of the peace plan. Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney said on Sunday he had agreed to Mr Trump’s board of peace for Gaza in principle ⁠although details were still being worked out.

Source: The Irish Times January 19, 2026 15:53 UTC