Releases

Press Release: Government reappoints Laura Burke as Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency

The Agency plays a central role in protecting our environment and the people of Ireland from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution.

Minister Mitchell O’Connor awards 40 students from under-represented groups 1916 Bursary Awards

The bursary scheme funded by the DES /HEA under the Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH) Fund is aimed at increasing diversity in Higher Education.

Minister Murphy launches River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021

Irish researchers and companies continue to perform strongly in research and innovation

Minister Donohoe publishes the Stability Programme Update 2018

The Stability Programme sets outs the Government’s updated macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts for the period 2018-2021.

Enterprise Ireland launches €1 million Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for female entrepreneurs

Almost half of 2017 CSF investments were in female-led companies

Statement by An Taoiseach on the death of Big Tom McBride

I was very saddened to hear of the death of Big Tom this morning.

2018 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad “Call for nominations” announced by Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Affairs, Mr. Ciarán Cannon

The Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Affairs, Mr. Ciarán Cannon, today announced the opening of the nominations process for the 2018 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad.

Minister Harris publishes new plan to determine the number and type of nurses needed in each hospital ward around the country

Plan will change the way we staff wards, improving patient outcomes, reducing agency spend and increasing job satisfaction for staff

Minister Mitchell O’Connor announces new initiative by St. Angela’s College to promote diversity in the teaching profession

The Minister of State for Higher Education, announced the launch of a new Access to Post-Primary Teaching initiative by St. Angela’s College.

 

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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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