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I am deeply saddened to learn this afternoon of the death of Adrian Ismay, an officer of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, who had suffered serious injuries in a bomb attack in Belfast on Friday 4 March. I extend my sincere condolences to Adrian’s family, friends and colleagues at this dreadful time...

Minister Coveney today announced the rollout of general training to all BDGP Participants. He said that “the training aspect of the BDGP is a critical element...

“I am deeply saddened to learn this afternoon of the death of Adrian Ismay, an officer of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, who had suffered serious injuries...

Proclamation Day will see every education institute in the country mark the significance of the Proclamation.

The Taoiseach is in Washington for the traditional St. Patrick's Day programme of political engagements, including meeting with President Obama in the White House...

It is sobering that today marks the fifth anniversary of the Syrian protests. The cessation of hostilities which has been in force in recent days has allowed Syrian protestors to renew their calls for freedom and an end to tyranny for all Syrians...

The Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today welcomed the Presidency conclusions on the proposal for the package of support...

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine wishes to remind farmers, forest owners, forest managers and members of the public that an inherent risk of fire exists during spring months on certain types of land, particularly in upland areas...

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Charlie Flanagan TD, has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Ankara, Turkey and Grand Bassam, Ivory Coast on 13 March and extended his condolences to the victims and their families...

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, have welcomed figures from the CSO published today (Monday) which confirm strong revenue growth from overseas visitors in 2015...