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From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
More than half a million homes, farms and businesses can now order high-speed fibre broadband
11 further county completion milestones expected by end of October
Main infrastructure rollout remains on track for completion by the end of 2026
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the Governmen…
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From:Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Dear Minister Foley, High Commissioner El Haïry, Deputy Minister Grigaliené, Irish Presidency and Commission colleagues, Policy Makers and Practitioners, but – above all – dear children and young people,
Good morning, I am delighted to see so many of you here today.
In this historic site of Dublin Castle – we …
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From:Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Maidin mhaith daoibh go léir. Is mór an onóir dom fáilte a chur romhaibh chuig an gcomhdháil seo i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
Commissioner McGrath, distinguished guests, colleagues, and especially the young people who have joined us from across Ireland and Europe, welcome to Dublin Castle.
Over the course o…
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Transport attachés from across the 27 met in Cork last week for a 2-day programme showcasing a range of EU-related transport projects and initiatives in Cork, highlighting the key role of the EU in delivering national and international connectivity to Ireland. They were joined by representatives from the Transport Directorate of the European Commission (DG MOVE) an…
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From:Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley, TD, hosted the meeting, which was also attended by the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, the Vice-Chair …
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The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has announced the appointment of Professor Donal Brennan as Chair of the Clinical Trials Advisory Council (CTAC).
Donal Brennan is Professor of Gynaecological Oncology in University College Dublin (UCD) and Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist in the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Donal was previousl…
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From:Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, have today (Thursday, 30 July 2026), turned the sod on the construction project for Newbridge Library, Kildare County Archives, Lo…
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Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced the appointment of Gerard Ryan as Chairperson of the board of Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus), and Board Member of Córas Iompair Éireann for a period of six months beginning 3 September 2026, while a publicjobs recruitment process is carried out.
The appointment to Bus Átha Cliath was made in advance of the steppi…
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From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
New figures published today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicate that more homes have been completed in the first six months of the year than in any previous January-June period since the CSO series began in 2011.
Between January and June 2026, 16,679 new dwellings were completed, an increase of…
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Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien and Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, today announced the publication of the General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (International Conventions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026. It has been approved by Government for drafting into legislat…
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From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage;Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan TD, have announced funding approval for a new domestic violence refuge in Carlow Town.
This approval will enable …
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From:Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers T.D, today published the Mid-Year Expenditure Report 2026, which provides an assessment of public expenditure trends and outlines the expenditure context and app…
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From:Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, today welcomedGovernment approvalfor the allocation of €2 billion in capital funding to Uisce Éireann under the National Development Plan.
€1.7 billion of the funding will be allocated to Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Investment programme, w…
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Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney, today secured Government approval for a package of significant regulatory and administrative changes to improve road safety.New e-scooter regulations will:
The Department of Transport will further engage with the Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána…
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From:Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Updating of plans, and associated exercises, part of ongoing and prudent contingency planning
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has published the updatedNational Plan for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Exposures. This is Ireland’s fourth such national plan.
Such plans, and …
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From:Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
In line with the allocations set out in the National Development Plan Review 2025, the Government has today approved the mechanism to provide a €2 billion capital funding package for Uisce Éireann to expand water and wastewater infrastructure capacity and support the de…
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From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Few artists made as big an impact on modern Irish storytelling as Glen Hansard.
From his early days busking on the streets of Dublin, throughThe Commitments, to founding rock outfit The Frames, Hansard consistently poured passion and vulnerability into every note.
His impact will last generations in Irish musi…
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From:Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Minister for Climate, Energy, and the Environment Darragh O’Brien today announced the commencement of a new White Paper on Ireland’s power sector – encompassing electricity generation, transmission, distribution and regulation. This White Paper will set out the long-term vision for Ireland’s power sector to 20…
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 rec…
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 p…
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 majo…
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…
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 …
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…
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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)andHisto…
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The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has welcomed the Health Service Executive’s (HSE) appointment of a Design Team led by Architects HLM & Kevin Jackson Architects for the development of a Surgical Hub at Letterkenny University Hospital.
With two new theatres and two minor operating rooms, the new Surgical Hub will deliver thousands of day-cases…
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From:Department of the Taoiseach
Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Seansailéir Merz as cuairt a thabhairt ar Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu.
Tá áthas orm céad míle fáilte a chur romhat.
Chancellor Merz, you are most welcome to Dublin.
Germany and Ireland are close friends and partners.
I therefore offer you my deepest condolences on those killed and injured…
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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 …
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…
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 b…
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 e…
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 Irela…
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…
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 th…
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 water…
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 …