Minister Byrne discusses EU-UK relations with new UK counterpart Minister Falconer

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (11 August) spoke with the newly appointed UK Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations, Hamish Falconer MP.

During their call, the Ministers discussed the EU-UK relationship, expectations for the next

Minister O'Brien welcomes Financial Penalty Framework to protect energy consumers and households

• CRU's Framework is part of a strengthened Regulatory Sanctions Regime
• Improper conduct to include inaccurate or misleading information, and breaches of customer protection standards

Minister O'Brien has welcomed the publication of a new Financial Penalty Framework by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which will strengthen regulatory sanctions and protect energy customers. The framework sets out how the regulator may

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Passage East, Co. Waterford

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Waterford City and County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

Under the scheme, the OPW has approved funding of €90,000 for a proposed flood study of

UAE and Irish Justice Ministers welcome extradition of an Irish citizen from the UAE to face charges in Ireland of directing organised crime

H.E. Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice of the United Arab Emirates, and Jim O'Callaghan, Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, today welcomed the extradition of an Irish national from the UAE to Ireland.

The Irish national is regarded as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for

Statement from Minister Helen McEntee on the extradition of an Irish national from the United Arab Emirates

“I welcome today’s extradition of an Irish national from the United Arab Emirates to face charges here in Ireland.

“Today is the culmination of years of determined work by An Garda Síochána, successive Governments and officials to ensure that those suspected of serious and organised crime

Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin Opening of West Cork History Festival 07 August 2026

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It is a real pleasure to be with you today to mark the opening of Ireland’s most successful public event dedicated to discussing history. So let me start by congratulating everyone involved in organising this excellent programme and the full range of events which accompany the Festival.

I particularly welcome the Festival’s commitment to broadening discussions beyond simple

Government Publishes Ireland’s First National Public Procurement Strategy

The Government has today published a landmark strategy to make the public procurement process more transparent and ensure greater participation from small-to- medium sized enterprises.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation,

Minister Jerry Buttimer and Minister Dara Calleary announce support for over 4,100 projects benefitting community organisations countrywide under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026

• Ministers announce successful projects under Local Enhancement Programme 2026
• Small grants to benefit community groups across the country
• Supporting community groups a key focus of ‘Our Rural Future’

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, have today (Thursday, 2 July 2026) announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026.

The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 was launched in December 2025 and it will

Government Publishes First-Year Progress Report on Dublin City Taskforce Delivery

The Government noted the progress made in the first year of the implementation plan for delivery of the Dublin City Taskforce Report, and published a progress report from the Oversight Board charged with steering that work. Highlights include developments on notable landmark projects and acquisitions, establishment of the institutional arrangements

Minister Calleary to attend official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, will represent the government at the official opening of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 on Sunday, 2 August. The Fleadh will be held in Belfast from 2 to 9 August 2026. It is only the second occasion that the event has been hosted in Northern Ireland following on from Derry in 2013.

The Fleadh is the largest annual celebration of Irish traditional music, song, dance, and