Home - MerrionStreet

Dara Calleary Appointed as Minister of State31st August 2022
The Government on the nomination of the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, has appointed Dara Calleary as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Minister McConalogue meets with Japanese Ministerial counterparts in Tokyo31st August 2022
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, today (Wednesday) had Government-to-Government meetings with his Japanese counterparts in Tokyo, as part of the Minister’s agri-food trade mission to Japan and South East Asia.
Taoiseach lays foundation stone for Phase 2 of landmark Ulster Canal restoration project31st August 2022
Taoiseach Michéal Martin TD has laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal project, marking the beginning of works which will see the section of the canal between Clones and Clonfad in Co. Monaghan restored.
Female entrepreneurs double revenues with ACORNS business development scheme8th August 2022
The group of early-stage female entrepreneurs, who took part in the latest ACORNS programme, doubled their combined turnover to €3.1m in just six months.
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid2nd August 2022
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have today announced over €1.5 million in funding to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP) and Protestant Aid.
Government announces Sectoral Emissions Ceilings – setting Ireland on a pathway to turn the tide on climate change29th July 2022
The Government has reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings which will ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combatting climate change and leave the planet in a better shape for our children.

Latest News

September 26th, 2022

Minister Foley welcomes Ireland’s Presidency of the European Schools’ system

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD is delighted to announce that Ireland has taken over the Presidency of the European Schools’ system for the 2022/23 school year

September 23rd, 2022

Statement from Minister for Justice on safety in Dublin and anti-social behaviour

Minister Helen McEntee Minister James Browne met with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and Angela Willis, Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region

September 23rd, 2022

Minister McConalogue meets seafood sector organisations on impacts of energy costs and discusses EU fisheries negotiations on quota setting for 2023

Minister Charlie McConalogue today met representatives of the broad seafood sector covering the fishing fleet, aquaculture and processing.

September 23rd, 2022

Minister announces the State’s exit from its Bank of Ireland directed shareholding

The Paschal Donohoe announces the completion of the Bank of Ireland share trading plan and confirms that the State’s directed shareholding has now reduced to zero.

September 22nd, 2022

Minister Foley launches Inaugural Computer Science week 8-15 October 2022

September 22nd, 2022

Climate Action and Housing for All take centre stage at Government of Ireland village at the National Ploughing Championships 2022

All News

Gallery

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

July 29th, 2022

Minister Humphreys Announces Pilot Dormant Accounts Funded Scaling-up Scheme for Social Enterprise 2022

July 13th, 2022

Government announces move to transform the Defence Forces and the largest increase in the Defence budget in the history of the State

June 20th, 2022

merrion street

Latest News

Minister Foley welcomes Ireland’s Presidency of the European Schools’ system

Statement from Minister for Justice on safety in Dublin and anti-social behaviour

Minister McConalogue meets seafood sector organisations on impacts of energy costs and discusses EU fisheries negotiations on quota setting for 2023

Minister announces the State’s exit from its Bank of Ireland directed shareholding

Minister Foley launches Inaugural Computer Science week 8-15 October 2022

Climate Action and Housing for All take centre stage at Government of Ireland village at the National Ploughing Championships 2022

Gallery

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

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

Minister Humphreys Announces Pilot Dormant Accounts Funded Scaling-up Scheme for Social Enterprise 2022

Government announces move to transform the Defence Forces and the largest increase in the Defence budget in the history of the State

Minister Harris visits National Helpdesk for displaced Ukrainians on World Refugee Day

Minister McEntee hosts first in-person citizenship ceremonies since pandemic to welcome Ireland’s newest citizens

Minister Ryan launches Public Consultation for the review of the National (Climate) Adaptation Framework

Issues

Statement on Mother and Baby Homes Confidential Committee Audio Recordings

Update on Payments Awarded for Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Enhanced Illness Benefit

Government publishes new Climate Jargon Buster Website