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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 com…

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 initiat…

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 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 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 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 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…

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 institut…

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 inve…

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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 g…

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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 wa…

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 w…

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 t…

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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…

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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 Strengthening online safety for children and young people is a key priority under Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. Over the next two days, the Irish Presidency will bring together key parties involved in online safety across Europe to listen to the results of expert data and analysis, di…

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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). Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has launched the new national websitegreenways.gov.ieat the National Active Travel and Greenways Conference in Cork today, 10 September 2026. The website showcases Ireland’s growing greenway network and provides a central source of information on routes, facilities, attractions and visitor information. The Nationa…

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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 meet the Prime Ministers of Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary in Bratislava today, 10 September 2026. The meeting takes place in the context of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and discussions will include a focus on the next EU budget, European compe…

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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 Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s marquee at this year’s National Ploughing Championships will demonstrate how Government investment is supporting rural areas, the positive impacts of community supports and the increasing interest in the Irish langua…

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 Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht The Report provides a detailed analysis of programme beneficiaries, supports provided and progress achieved in 2025 Minister Jack Chambers T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, joined Minister of State Jerry Buttimer T.D., wit…

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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 Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment with responsibility for space policy, Alan Dillon, this week represented Ireland at the International Space Summit in Paris, where he welcomed €12.9 million in European Space Agency (ESA) contracts secured by Irish companies in…

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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 launched 'Irish for Parents,' a new online hub designed to support parents and guardians in helping their children learn and use Irish both at home and in everyday life. The online resource has been developed by Gaeloideachas with support from Foras na…

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 Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has today announced that 49 organisations have been approved for funding under the2026 UN International Day for the Eradication of Povertyinitiative. The annual United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, held on 17 October, is an opportunity to …

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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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine It is a legal requirement that all professional fertiliser users, including farmers, submit an annual Closing Stock declaration to the National Fertiliser Database (NFD), including nil declarations where no fertiliser is held. Closing Stocks are classified as any fertiliser on hand as at 23.59 on 14 S…

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 Pop-up library brings contemporary Irish literature to the European Parliament in Brussels Súil Amach / An Outward Eye was officially opened in the EU Parliament Buildings, Brussels last night. Súil Amach is the third flagship project by Culture Ireland, as part ofCultúr 2026the Culture Programme to …

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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 Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Today – Wednesday, 9 September – the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, addressed the International Association of Language Commissioners conference. In his address, Minister Calleary highlighted the progress made regarding the Irish langu…

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 A Thaoisigh, a Mhéara, a Chomhaltaí den Oireachtas, Comhairlí Contae, agus a phobal an cheantair, is mór an phribhléid dom mar Aire Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt agus mar Theachta Dála ar Dháilcheantar Chontae Luimnigh, fáilte a chur romhaibh anseo go Drom Collachair don ócaid stairiúil seo. Ar 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). Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, today announced that the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) has reached full operational bed capacity, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of the National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS). Since relocating to its new purpose-built facility in Portrane, Co. Dublin, in November 2022, the …

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 Naughton welcomes the publication of PISA 2025 results, showing students significantly above EU and OECD averages in science, reading and mathematics Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton today (Tuesday 8 September 2026), launched the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (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 Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, is announcing that the application portal for the 1916 Bursary is now open until 5pm on 9 October 2026.The 1916 Bursary is a financial award to encourage the participation and su…

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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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in conjunction with the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and stakeholders have organised six Hazardous Waste Collection days to take place in six regions across the country. This initiative continues the implementation of the Environ…