Commencement data for December 2025 shows significant jump in new home starts

Over 176,000 new homes commenced in last five yearslink

New data shows Modern Methods of Construction to be used in seven out of ten new homes in scheme developments and over 40% of apartments - significantly speeding up build times

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage today published the commencement data for December 2025, indicating a sharp increase in new home starts

Ministers for Health and Education and Youth announce the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme

Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD and Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, have today (Thursday) announced the launch of the next phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme, beginning with students in fifth and sixth year of post-primary school by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

This catch-up programme is designed to offer a further vaccination opportunity to young

Call on Greenland held between Minister Byrne and Danish Minister for European Affairs

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (15 January) spoke with the Minister of European Affairs for Denmark, Marie Bjerre. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed the situation in respect of Greenland and Minister Byrne underlined Irish support for Denmark and Greenland.

Speaking after the call the Minister said: “I welcomed the opportunity to speak with Minister

Minister Foley launches applications for €350,000 in Parent and Toddler Group Grants

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has today announced the launch of applications for €350,000 in Parent and Toddler Group Grants.

The funding can be used for a variety of purposes including children’s toys, equipment and books as well as children’s refreshments and snacks. It can also be used for children’s activities such as arts and crafts and music. Parents can also be supported with parenting courses and courses in first aid for children.

From today, Thursday, January 15, Parent and Toddler Groups are invited to make an

Minister O'Brien welcomes a record-setting year for Dublin Bus

Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien, has welcomed 2025 as a record-setting year for Dublin Bus. Dublin Bus has become Ireland’s biggest public transport operator, with passengers making approximately 164 million journeys throughout the year.

“The news that Dublin Bus has broken passenger records in 2025 is hugely

Ministers Lawless and Harkin want to hear from you on the next Action Plan for Apprenticeship

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD and Minister of State for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin TD have today launched a public

Government takes next step to reduce the cost of high-speed broadband roll-out

• Minister Patrick O’Donovan launches public consultation seeking views from network operators, public bodies and local authorities.
• Online consultation opens on 19 December and closes on 11 February 2026

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has launched a public consultation on discretions to the Gigabit Infrastructure Act.

The Gigabit Infrastructure Act aims to hasten the rollout and reduce the cost of deploying very high capacity telecoms networks (VHCNs) by improving access

Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy announces funding for eight projects supporting the integration and employment of people who have moved here as migrants

• Fund will help people overcome barriers to employment including language difficulties, lack of training or social exclusion
• Fund will support projects with a duration of a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years

Ireland - The Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy today announced €2.7m in funding for eight projects that will increase the employability of people who moved here as migrants.

The projects will help people to overcome barriers to employment including

Minister Naughton announces details of grant scheme for primary schools taking part in Counselling and Mental Health Pilots

Ireland - Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced details of a Wellbeing Grant Scheme to augment the supports being provided by Education Wellbeing Teams in school clusters in Cork, Carlow, Dublin 7 and Dublin 16.

All schools taking part in Strand Two of the Counselling and Mental Health

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Dara Calleary publish the new National Child Poverty Target

Ireland - The Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary have published a new National Child Poverty Target, following government approval today.

The Programme for Government 2025: Securing Ireland’s Future contains a