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Reform of Licensing Laws and additional support will help create a more vibrant, diverse and open Night-Time Economy

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D, today welcomed the publication of the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill which will reform and streamline licensing laws to support and stimulate the night-time economy.

Minister McConalogue receives final report of Food Vision Dairy Group

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, today has received the final report of the Food Vision Dairy Group. The Minister thanked the Group and its chair for the hard work and diligence in compiling the detailed report.

Minister McEntee to reform Ireland’s antiquated licensing laws

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has today received Cabinet approval for her draft Bill to reform Ireland’s antiquated licensing system.

GREAT EXAMPLES OF LOCAL AUTHORITY INNOVATION ON SHOW AT NOAC GOOD PRACTICE SEMINAR

A number of highly innovative initiatives to improve Local Authority services were showcased today at a seminar hosted by the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), which was held both in-person and virtually in Kilkenny Castle.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin on appointment of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

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Minister for Health announces purchase of 15,000 additional monkeypox vaccines

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has today announced that the State, through the HSE, has reached a deal with Bavarian Nordic for the supply of 15,000 monkeypox vaccines. The procurement provides a significant boost to the immunisation programme currently underway amid a global shortage of vaccine supply.

Minister Harris announces Apprentice of the Year at inaugural Apprenticeship awards

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced the Apprentice of the Year.

Russia and Belarus removed from Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme

he Minister for Justice is today announcing an amendment to the Short Stay Visa Waiver Scheme in respect of citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus.

Minister Coveney reviews Irish Troops heading for service with UNIFIL

The Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., today (24 October) reviewed the members of the 121st Infantry Battalion who will leave in the coming weeks for service with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The UNIFIL mission continues to represent Ireland’s largest overseas deployment.

Minister Harris officially opens South East Technological University

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today, 24th October, officially opened South East Technological University.

 

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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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