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Minister Donohoe welcomes resumption of services at Irish Rail

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has welcomed the calling off of the proposed strike at Irish Rail this morning (Friday)...

The Minister for Finance welcomes AIB’s announcement of SSM approval for its Proposed Capital Reorganisation Measures 6 November 2015

“The proposed reorganisation of AIB’s capital base will ensure the bank has a balance sheet that is fit for purpose and is an important initial step...

Minister Flanagan Addresses Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charles Flanagan T.D., is attending today’s Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) 12th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Luxembourg. The theme for this year’s Meeting is "Working Together for a Sustainable and Secure Future".

Minister for Equality Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD announces details of Phase 2 of the Consultation Process for a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy

The consultation process allows interested parties to make recommendations in key areas such as service provision, accommodation, health, employment, and education.

2016 Blue Star EU Primary School Programme for 2016 launch

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister of State for EU Affairs and Data Protection Dara Murphy today, Thursday , 5th November, launched the Blue Star Programme for 2016 along with pupils from St. Mary’s National School, Dublin.

O’Sullivan confirms additional funding of over €108 million to schools for Minor Works grant and multi-annual Summer Works Scheme

The €28.5m fund is focused on improving the physical infrastructure of schools and the purchase of standard furniture and physical education equipment, and IT related equipment without needing to deal directly with the Department.

New JobsIreland.ie website will use cutting-edge technology to help match jobseekers and employers

A state-of-the-art jobs website will help match jobseekers and employers, the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., has said...

Ministers Kelly & Phelan launch €250 million Rural Development Programme

Today, 23rd March 2015, Mr. Alan Kelly T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, and Ms. Ann Phelan, TD Minister of State for Rural Affairs launched the €250 million Rural Development Programme...

Minister Flanagan to discuss counter-terrorism issues and relations with Russia with EU counterparts

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, is in Brussels today to attend the first meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in 2015...

Murphy confirms Ireland is to file brief before US court in data transfer case

Dara Murphy TD, Minister for Data Protection at the Department of the Taoiseach [Prime Minister] and the Department of Justice and Equality has today confirmed that Ireland is to file an amicus curiae brief in the case of Microsoft v United States, which is currently before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York.

 

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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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