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The Minister for Health Simon Harris is positively considering the motion submitted today to establish a cross-party committee on developing a 10-year plan for the health service...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD today confirmed that payments under the direct aid package for the dairy and pig sectors are now issuing to farmers. These payments are the final tranche under the package agreed at EU level...

In regard to the foster care case ‎reported the in media today, Minister of State for Disability Finian McGrath TD is expecting a detailed briefing from the HSE shortly. Both he and the Minister for Health will examine this report once received and assess the facts before commenting on this sensitive matter...

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD, has condemned last night’s murder in Belfast...

The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Finian McGrath, T.D. wishes to express his sincere sympathy with the family of the resident of Áras Attracta...

The Office of Public Works was advised today that a further serious rockfall has this afternoon (9 May 2016) occurred at Sceilg Mhichíl/Skellig Michael , just days...

Clare Mc Grath, Chairman of the Office of Public Works today welcomed the news that Sceilg Mhichíl/Skellig Michael, the renowned National Monument and World Heritage site located 12 km off the Kerry coast, is ready to receive visitors on Saturday next...

Commenting on the details of the AIB interest rate decision, Minister Noonan stated...

As part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary programme an official ceremony to commemorate the execution of Thomas Kent of Bawnard House, Castlelyons, Co. Cork took place today the 9th of May 2016 in the yard of the Old Prison of Cork City...

Minister Flanagan identifies immediate priorities for his Ministry, following his reappointment as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade...