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Minister McEntee announces new upskilling programmes for post-primary teachers in Computer Science, French and Politics & Society

These upskilling programmes will be open to registered post-primary teachers irrespective of employment status who are not already registered in any of these subjects

17:33 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Education

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Minister O’Sullivan launches two landmark publications to support Ireland’s biodiversity and nature restoration efforts

Collaboration is the key to building a strong evidence base for biodiversity

16:58 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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Closing Date for BISS applications approaching

It is critical that farmers ensure that their BISS application is submitted on time

15:03 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

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Minister Lawless welcomes Project Appointments for new Library and Learning Centre at Mary Immaculate College Limerick

Scott Tallon Walker Architects and AECOM Ireland Ltd. will work on the new, 5,000 square metre Library and Learning Centre

14:55 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

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State welcomes overwhelming approval of historic pay agreement for Health and Social Care Workers from their trade unions

The agreement recognises that staff in these sectors should be fairly paid and appropriately recognised for the vital work they do

14:12 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Children, Disability and Equality

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Minister Calleary announces approval of €1.5 million to increase awareness among young people of Irish-language job opportunities

Funding of €1.5 million over a three-year period (2025-2027) for Conradh na Gaeilge to continue running its ‘Gluaiseacht’ project

13:09 - 2 May 2025 - Department of Rural and Community Development

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