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McConalogue announces €45 million Brexit Seafood Processing Capital Support Scheme - driving value-added transformational change

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue today announced approval for a scheme which will provide €45 million in funding for capital investment projects in seafood processing enterprises...

Opening Statement by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. Appearance before the Working Group of Committee Chairs

Appearance before the Working Group of Committee Chairs...

New Joint Research Mechanism on climate and agriculture launched between Ireland and New Zealand

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with special responsibility for research and innovation Martin Heydon T.D., today launched a new landmark research initiative with the New Zealand Minister for Agriculture, Damien O’Connor M.P....

Speech by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. Dublin Climate Summit

Speech by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. Dublin Climate Summit...

Department announces removal of the ban on gathering of live birds for sale or shows on Monday 16th of May

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced that the legal requirement for specific biosecurity measures and the ban on gatherings for sale/shows introduced against Avian Influenza (bird flu) will be lifted from the 16th May 2022...

Efforts underway to revitalise night-time economy and increase cultural and community spaces through improved planning system

Ministers Martin and Noonan host workshop with sectoral and industry representatives to identify opportunities to improve night-time economy for all...

Ireland pledges €23 million in humanitarian funding for Syria

Ireland today pledged €23 million for humanitarian funding in 2022 to support those affected by the crisis in Syria. The pledge was made at the sixth Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ today...

Ministers McConalogue and Hackett announce opening of €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D., and Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, have announced that the Pilot Farm Environmental Study (FES) is now open for applications. ..

Grant of up to €21,000 approved for Ionad Pobail na Minna in Co. Galway

Jack Chambers T.D., Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, announced today that he has approved a grant of up to €21,000 or 80% of the total cost which will enable Coiste Ionad Pobail na Minna to appoint a consultant for the refurbishment of the Community Centre...

Minister Donohoe announces extension of 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sectors

The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D., has today (Tuesday) announced the extension of the 9% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the tourism and hospitality industry for a further six months...

 

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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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