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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD, has today encouraged people to access literacy supports and unlock their full potential.

Minister Martin announced that this year's National Famine Commemoration will take place on Sunday 21st May 2023 in Milford, Co. Donegal.

Following the murderous attempt on the life of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, I spoke with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on security matters and co-operation this afternoon.

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Labour Force Survey (LFS) results published today by the Central Statistics Office show continued growth in Ireland’s labour market, with 68,500 jobs created in the year to Q4 2022. Employment now stands at 2.57 million, an increase of approximately 2.7 percent over Q4 2021.

Today, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning Kieran O’Donnell TD announced the roll out of 31 new Local Authority Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity Strategies ( 2023-2027) at an event at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park on 23rd February 2023.

Today Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD, with Enterprise Ireland, announced the establishment of the Data2Sustain and FactoryxChange European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH)

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Friday, 24th February) announced funding of €2.4 million to develop 70 new walking trails across the country.

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