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Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht welcomed today’s statement from the Peatlands Council which he described as a significant breakthrough in resolving the issue of turf-cutting on designated raised bogs....

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has today said that approximately 160,000 families are expected to benefit from the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) over the summer months...

Today marks the second anniversary of the publication of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse. Acknowledging the anniversary, Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald said she viewed...

Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton today attended a meeting of the joint High Level Group of the Department of Social Protection and Revenue where she highlighted the importance of "active policing of the hidden economy sector"...

The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, has today (Tuesday 10th May 2011) announced a new National Internship Scheme for 5,000 people who are currently on the live register. The Scheme will provide work...

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has welcomed the visit of the Adoption Authority to Vietnam. They have travelled there to assess...

Wednesday 21st of April 2011 Taoiseach Enda Kenny today met with some participants in the Job Shadow Initiative at Government Buildings. The Initiative, which is organised by the Irish Association of Supported Employment (IASE) gives people with...

Recently appointed Gender Equality Minister Kathleen Lynch launched an exciting initiative in Longford this evening which will provide gender specific mentoring for 15 budding...

The Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald T.D., has approved funding of over €7 million to 28 major organisations which provide a wide range of marriage, child and bereavement counselling services and...

Friday 15th April This morning in Dublin Castle Taoiseach Enda Kenny officially launched a forum to develop 'A National Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy'. This forum, organised by DCU’s Ryan Academy...