Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results by giving yourfeedback. From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland expresses the deepest concern about the dangerous and escalating situation in the West Bank. As Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, I strongly condemn the intolerable violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers, which continues to escalate in an atmosphere of impunity. Extremist settler violence is terrorising Palestinian communities throughout the occupied West Bank, and has now spread to Area A. Israel, as…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results by giving yourfeedback. From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (28 July 2026) opened three key built heritage schemes to applications: theBuilt Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), Historic Structures Fund (HSF)andHistoric Thatch Buildings (HTB)for 2027. These schemes, funded by the department through the National Bu…

Lloyd’s in Ireland:Risk, Innovation & Economic Resilience Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD, attended an event today in the Iveagh House ballroom in Dublin highlighting the achievements from the most recent Cohort (Cohort 16) of companies to take part in Lloyd’s of London’s Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme. The Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme is a 10-week product development accelerator designed to rapidly develop, test, and refine new products, concepts, and solutions. With direct support from leading experts in Lloy…

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to welcome the re-opening of the historic Magazine Fort, Dublin after completion of the first phase of conservation and stabilisation works. Set in the Phoenix Park, the Magazine Fort is one of Dublin’s most significant heritage landmarks. Originally built in the 18th century as a military storage facility for gunpowder, it later played a role in the events of the Easter Rising in 1916 and was used by the Irish Army before transferring to the OPW in 1988. The first phase of works involved extensive repair and conservation works of the fort’s rampar…

Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD, congratulates the credit union sector on retaining their position as Ireland’s most emotionally connected financial services brand. The findings, published inRED C's 2026 Brand Reaction Index,show that credit unions lead the financial services sector in terms of consumers' emotional connection, indicating trust and positive sentiment towards their brand. The report notes that consumers are increasingly drawn to organisations that demonstrate trust, consistency and relevance in people's e…

From:Department of the Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin will today, 28 July 2026, meet the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in Dublin. They will discuss some of the biggest issues on the EU’s agenda during Ireland’s Presidency including the EU’s next long-term budget, competitiveness, and enlargement. Speaking ahead of the meeting the Taoiseach said: “I look forward to welcoming the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Dublin today. “I will express the solidarity of the Irish people with the victims of the horrific attack on the Pride parade in Berlin at the weekend. The Euro…

From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan today published a revised Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. The revised Scheme makes provision for compensation to victims for pain and suffering as a result of a crime of violence. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a longstanding Scheme that provides compensation to victims of violent crime in the State. It has been in place since 1974 and was subject to major changes in 1986 and 2021. "The revised Scheme published today follows a Government decision last …

From:Department of Finance;Department of Culture, Communications and Sport The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris T.D., and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., have welcomed the European Commission's approval of the extension of Ireland’sSection 481A Digital Games Tax Creditto include Post-Release Content. The approval marks another significant step in strengthening Ireland’s digital games sector. Announced in Budget 2026, the extension recognises that our games products continue to evolve long after their launch, with new levels, feature…

From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning John Cummins TD welcomed the new Exempted Development Regulations for Residential Dwellings coming into effect today. This reform is based on the Government’s Programme for Government commitment to lift the regulatory burden on homeowners and their families while also enabling planning authorities to focus their resources on more complex projects that merit greater examination. Exempted development regu…

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has today (Saturday, July 25th) announced the appointment ofGráinne GriffinandDenis Carriganas Ireland’s first ever financial literacy ambassadors. As financial literacy ambassadors, Ms Griffin and Mr Carrigan will communicate key messages around financial literacy and help empower Irish citizens – both young and old – to take control of their finances. The ambassadors will play a key role in supporting theNational Financial Literacy Strategyled by the Department of Finance. The2025 Annual Review and Action Plan 2026 – 2027for the Strategy was …

From:Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Friday, 24 July 2026) visited Tipperary and Clare to officially open a number of community facilities and regeneration projects supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. The Minister began the day in Thurles, where he officially opened the new Thurles Market Quarter, a landmark regeneration project supported by more than €3.4 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). Speak…

The Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, today (Friday, 24 July) welcomed the signing into law of new powers for members of the Defence Forces to safeguard Ireland’s maritime domain and protect the State’s sovereign rights in its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone. “Following my launch of Ireland’s first National Maritime Security Strategy in February, one of my key priorities has been to ensure the Defence Forces have the powers they need to respond to emerging threats in our waters, particularly from vessels linked to the Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’. “Today marks an important step i…

From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The National Severe Weather and Flood Coordination Group met again today to review the continuing impacts of the prolonged dry weather, with a particular focus on wildfire activity, drought conditions and water supplies. The Group has met on a number of occasions during this event bringing together local authorities, government departments, emergency services, state agencies and utility providers to share operational updates, identify emerging risks and coordinate the national response. A National Wildfire Subgroup, involving the rel…

From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister of State Colm Brophy today announced that applications are open for the 2026 Integration Fund. The fund, which brings together the full suite of exchequer funded Integration themed funding calls will enable communities across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants. Announcing the fund, Minister Brophy said: “Bringing communities together is at the heart of building a stronger, more inclusive Ireland. Integration happens in our shared community spaces, our sports clubs, and our local schools. Thi…

From:Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation MetroLink, Galway Ring Road and Greater Dublin Drainage are among first tranche of projects designated under new powers placing them at the ‘top of the queue’ for faster processing and decision making Government has approved the recommendation put forward by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD, to designate nine projects and programmes as critical infrastructure under the Critical Infrastructure Act, 2026. These are the f…

From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan has welcomed the attestation of 206 new Gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore today. The new probationer Gardaí will be assigned to Garda Divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner. 142 men and 64 women attested today. Speaking at the attestation ceremony, Minister O’Callaghan said: “I am extremely pleased that 206 Gardaí graduate today in Templemore and they will now be assigned to stations across the country. This is one of the largest groups to attest …