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The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Damien English, T.D, and the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. today (19th May) announced the seven offshore renewable energy projects that have been designated as Relevant Projects.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today announced details of a €3.1m package to assist 10 coastal Local Authorities undertake and complete 58 development and repair projects on harbours and slipways owned by them (see table below for details).

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. has announced that almost €500,000 will be paid to farmers this week in recognition of their contribution to the very successful 2019 hen harrier breeding season.

Update from the National Public Health Emergency Team

Update from the National Public Health Emergency Team

Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly TD has confirmed increased funding is to be provided by the HSE to Pieta House:

Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed again today (Monday, 18 May) that funding which he allocated to support the running of Agricultural Shows throughout the country this year can be used in 2021 where shows have to be cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus.

Dr. Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, chaired the second meeting of the ‘Advisory Group on Reopening Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare services’ on Friday (15 May 2020).

Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has today announced his intention extend the influenza vaccine to children without charge.

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, launches #LoveNature – an online initiative to mark National Biodiversity Week which was to take place from today until Friday, 22 May 2020.