Communications

Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce Publishes Final Report Outlining Measures to Accelerate Rollout of Telecoms Infrastructure

Minister Denis Naughten and Minister Heather Humphreys today published the final Report of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce and brought this Report before Cabinet...

Digital Single Market a major opportunity to boost the dynamism and competitiveness of the European economy – Taoiseach

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has been joined by 15 other EU leaders in a letter this week to European Council President Donald Tusk emphasising the importance of pressing ahead with full implementation...

“We need a smart approach to smart cities and Ireland has the opportunity to lead”

The Minister for Data Protection, Dara Murphy T.D. will today host an event ‘Getting Smarter about Smart Cities: Smart city technologies and data privacy’, with the support...

Statement regarding An Post by Minister for Communications Denis Naughten TD

In recognition of the very difficult financial situation facing An Post, legislation to provide for the repeal of Section 30 of the Postal Services Act, 2011 has been approved by Government today...

Public sector gears-up for new EU-wide data protection rules as Minister Dara Murphy hosts event for over 140 State and semi-State bodies

The Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Dara Murphy TD, today hosted an information seminar for public sector bodies, designed to assist them in their preparations...

Ireland’s commits to continued investment in European Space Programme which will enable further expansion of space sector in Ireland

Minister for Training, Skills and Innovation John Halligan TD, along with Ministers with responsibility for space within the 22 ESA Member States and Canada, are gathering in Lucerne, Switzerland...

Minister Naughten at Galway Wind Park Sustainability Report Launch

First Minister, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Good afternoon, I am very pleased for the opportunity to be here to participate in the Galway Wind Park Sustainability Report launch...

Minister Dara Murphy visits Berlin with focus on Brexit, data protection and EU digital agenda

The Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Dara Murphy TD, begins a two-day visit to Berlin today, Monday 21 November, focused on Brexit, data protection and the EU digital agenda...

Address by Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Dara Murphy T.D.

Ladies and gentlemen. As Minister for Data Protection, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you here today. Go raibh míle maith agaibh le haghaidh an cuireadh agus tá fáilte roimh go léir...

Minister Dara Murphy highlights Ireland’s preparations for new EU-wide data protection rules in keynote address

The Minister for European Affairs, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Dara Murphy TD, today (17 November 2016) delivered a keynote address (full text below) at the 11th Annual Data Protection Practical Compliance Conference in Dublin, hosted by PDP...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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