Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (15 September) welcomed the commencement of the Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Act. The Act, signed into law by President Connolly on 23 July 2026, fulfils the Government's commitment to prohibit the importation of goods originating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Pale…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of the Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin will attend the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly today. During his visit, he will meet with exhibitors and members of the public, including at the Government of Ireland Village, where almost 100 exhibitors are showcasing Government services, supports and initiatives under the theme ‘Your Government, Your Community’. Speaking today, the Taoiseach said: “The P…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Funding more than doubles from €650,000 to €1.5 million to support businesses and organisations to turn circular ideas into practical solutions Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon has announced the launch of the2026 Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS), with total funding increasing…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (14 September) formally announced this year’s United Nations Youth Delegates, Adam Donovan and Ciara O’Brien. Over the next year, Adam and Ciara will develop their understanding of foreign policy issues and engage with the youth of Ireland on the international issues that matter to them. The delegates will represent the young people of Ire…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Social Protection Research from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed that pension ownership has risen by 17% since 2025. The introduction ofMyFutureFund, a new automatic enrolment retirement savings scheme has been identified as a key factor which contributed to this increase.MyFutureFundnow has over 835,000 participants and over €500,000,000 in contributions has been collected from participants an…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Department of Culture, Communications and Sport returns to the National Ploughing Championships in 2026 The Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has unveiled an exciting, diverse programme of events for the 2026 National Ploughing Championships. Bringing together national cultural institutions, sporting bodies, and traditional arts organisations, the Department’s marquee will highlight I…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, has today announced the list of projects that will be included under the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund programme. With almost 120 projects across every local authority in the State, this new Government investment will fund transformative town and city regeneration projects. Projects prioritised include t…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Timmy Dooley spoke today (Monday) on behalf of the European Union during the opening plenary of this year's General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna. The IAEA plays a fundamental role in promoting, sustaining, and enhancing global nuclear safety and security. The General Conference is a…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, has today announced additional funding for the national DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation and Violence Engagement) Project. The DRIVE Project supports individuals, families and communities affected by drug-related intimidation and associated violence in Ireland. Minister Murnane O’Connor said: “As Minister with responsibility for the National Drugs…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, and Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne TD, today marked the commencement of operations of the Consulate General of Ireland in Málaga. The Consulate General is Ireland's newest diplomatic mission and the latest addition to Ireland's global diplomatic network under the Global Ireland programme. Led by Marylee Wall, Ireland's first Co…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of the Taoiseach The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, will visit Ireland on 12-13 September 2026. He will have a series of meetings in Dublin on Saturday morning before travelling to the Irish Open in Doonbeg. He will pay a courtesy call on President Connelly at Áras an Uachtaráin before meeting the Taoiseach at Farmleigh House. He will then attend a series of events at Deerfield, the residence of the Ambass…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the imminent commencement of a landmark 562-home development at Parkgate Street in Dublin, marking another major step in the Government’s drive to accelerate housing delivery and increase the supply of affordable homes in high-demand urban locations. Developed in partnership with Castlethorn, the scheme will be located beside Heuston Station and …

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Catherine Ardagh, was in New York this week on business mission promoting Ireland as a leading EU hub for international legal business. The business mission took place over three days, Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10 September. It was organised by Ireland for Law, a government-supported initiative, established by the Minister fo…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Sir Demis Hassabis, chairman and co-founder of Google DeepMind and the chief scientist of Alphabet, as well as the chief executive officer and co-founder of Isomorphic Labs, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the International AI Summit 2026, taking place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin on 14 October as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conf…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). The latest hospital waiting list figures were published today by the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF). The multi-annual Action Plan approach initiated in September 2021 is focused on improving waiting times for patients, and the Waiting Time Action Plan (WTAP) 2026, embodies the Government’s commitment to reducing waiting times for patients, thereby improving access to hospital care. The health service has seen significant progress in reducing…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of the Taoiseach Today we honour and remember all those who lost their lives during the September 11th attacks, a day of unspeakable horror that shook the world. Of the 2,977 victims of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, at least 18 were Irish citizens and an estimated 1,000 were of Irish heritage. It was an attack on all humanity, on democracy and the values we all share. It was particularity felt he…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Education and Youth Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has today reminded primary schools that they must notify the Department of Education and Youth and their patron by 31 October 2026 if they wish to be considered for the first phase of changes arising from the Primary School Survey. The department has this week written to all primary schools outlining the steps to be taken during September and October and has p…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of the Taoiseach The Government has today launched its public consultation on the “National Strategic Risk Assessment 2026”. The “National Risk Assessment 2024 – Overview of Strategic Risks” is being updated. To inform this process the public’s views are sought on what strategic risks are facing Ireland over the short, medium and long term. Commenting on the launch of the consultation the Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: “Protecting o…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration The National Cyber Security Centre publishes guidance to support manufacturers in meeting new Cyber Resilience Act reporting requirements The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), under the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has published Ireland's National Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Guidelines. The guidelines provide practical support for manufacturers as new reporting requireme…

Did you find what you were looking for? Find what you were looking for? Help us improve AI search results bygiving your feedback (3-5 mins). From:Department of Education and Youth Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton has launched a new Student Informal STEM Events Support Scheme aimed at helping more students participate in international STEM learning opportunities, regardless of their financial circumstances. The new scheme will provide €100,000 in annual funding to support primary and post-primary students attending STEM-related events abroad, helping to reduce financial…