Rural Affairs

Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland

Unprecedented opportunity for Rural Development post COVID-19...

Minister McGrath announces his consent to proceed with the River Bride Flood Relief Scheme at Blackpool, Cork

The Minister will now confirm the said scheme on Friday 12th March...

VIDEO: Minister McConalogue Reminds Dog Owners to be Vigilant During Lambing Season

Iconic Bonzo the Dog advert reimagined...

Minister O’Brien launches €1m fund for Community Development Pilot Projects

Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development today launched a call for Community Development Pilot Projects to trial community led interventions that address poverty, social exclusion and inequality, and promote human rights...

‘Women doing politics differently – development of Local or Regional Caucus for women councillors’

In advance of International Women’s Day on the 8th March, Minister Burke today launched a research piece undertaken by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI)...

Minister Heather Humphreys extends closing date for TidyTowns funding of €1 million

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced an extension to the closing date for applications under the €1 million top-up fund for TidyTowns groups...

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce new Measures to support CE and TÚS schemes during COVID

Extension of contracts until July 2021 to benefit 7000 participants...

Minister O’Brien welcomes NESC Report on the Community Call

Minister O’Brien has welcomed the publication of ‘Community Call - Learning for the Future’ a report by the National and Economic Social Council (NESC)...

Minister O’Brien asks all Government Departments to provide detail on their engagement with the C&V sector

Minister Joe O’Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development with special responsibility for Community Development and Charities...

Minister Brophy announces Irish Aid support for rural communities and farmers in developing countries

Minister Brophy announced €12.5 million in Irish Aid funding over the period to 2024 in support of IFAD’s work with farmers...

 

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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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