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Speech by Minister of State Robert Troy at EBRD Stakeholder Engagement Day

The EBRD plays a critical role in supporting the development of successful market economies

21:48 - 1 May 2025 - Department of Finance

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Minister Browne welcomes resolution of retained firefighters dispute

Retained firefighters are part-time employees of the local authorities who respond to fires and emergencies within their communities

17:33 - 1 May 2025 - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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Minister Canney instructs the Road Safety Authority to address Driver Testing delays

The driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the RSA under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006

15:16 - 1 May 2025 - Department of Transport

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Work to begin on a National Offshore Renewable Energy Designated Maritime Area Plan

Use of strategically planned DMAPs will ensure that developments in Ireland’s maritime area take place in a managed and sustainable way

14:30 - 1 May 2025 - Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

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Minister Foley publishes 2024 progress report for First 5, the whole of government strategy for babies, young children and their families

The First 5 Implementation Plan 2023-2025 was launched in November 2023

14:12 - 1 May 2025 - Department of Children, Disability and Equality

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May Bank Holiday water safety appeal from Water Safety Ireland, Coast Guard and RNLI

If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble, use Marine VHF channel 16 or Dial 112 and ask for the Coast Guard

12:08 - 1 May 2025 - Department of Transport

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