Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Statement from Minister O’Sullivan on fire threatening Killarney National Park

Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, said:

“The devastating fire in Killarney National Park is not a natural disaster – it is caused by human activity, not nature.


“For days, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has been battling fires,

Ministers announce €4 million for Women in Sport

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, and Minister for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, have announced a €4 million investment under the Women in Sport (WIS) Programme for 2026.

The funding allocation matches the record amount invested in the last two years and

Minister Calleary announces over 126,000 families will receive Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance payments this week

  • Over €48.8 million to be paid this week in support of over 126,000 families
  • Scheme has been extended this year to include 2 and 3-year-olds for the first time
  • €160 for children aged 2-11; €285 for children aged 12 and over

Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has announced that over 126,000 families will receive the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance from today.

The payment from the Department of Social Protection is designed to support eligible families with the cost of school uniforms and footwear ahead of the upcoming school term.

The scheme has been extended this year to include children aged 2 and 3 for the first time.

In Stitches Comedy Club Launches Brand-New Website, Delivering Non-Stop Laughter 7 Nights a Week in Dublin’s Temple Bar

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Emman Idama - Resident Host In Stitches Comedy Dublin

Resident Host InStitches Comedy Dublin

Get ready for non-stop laughs! Our new site makes it easier to browse shows, grab tickets, and catch Dublin's best talent. Visit institchescomedy.com today

Our new website is a game-changer”
— Emman Idama

DUBLIN, LEINSTER, IRELAND, July 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In Stitches Comedy Club, Ireland’s only comedy club open seven nights a week, today announced the launch of its sleek new official website at

Minister McEntee welcomes former French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to Dublin

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, today (15 July) welcomed former French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to Iveagh House, as Ireland begins its Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Discussions focused on Ireland's Presidency priorities, the future of EU-UK relations, and

Minister for Health publishes General Scheme of a Bill integrating Children’s Health Ireland into the HSE

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD has received Government approval this week to publish the General Scheme of the Children’s Health Ireland Bill 2026.

The Bill will integrate Children’s Health Ireland’s (CHI’s) services, buildings and employees into the Health Service Executive (HSE). This will include the new National Children’s

Monday, July 13, 2026

Minister for Health Presents Ireland’s Health Programme for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to MEPs on the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health (SANT)

The Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, today appeared before Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on the European Parliament’s Committee on Public Health (SANT).

Minister Carroll MacNeill discussed Ireland’s EU Presidency Health Programme, legislative priorities and objectives with MEPs at today’s hearings. These priorities include the Biotech Act and the simplification of the Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics Regulations –

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Final Report of Land Use Review Phase 2 published

‘A Living Land’, the final report for phase 2 of the National Land Use Review, has now been published. This fulfils a commitment in the Programme for Government 2025: ‘Securing Ireland’s Future’ – which set out “complete the second phase of the Land Use Review, which aims to balance environmental, social and economic considerations.” The

Minister Richmond addresses EU Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy Forum as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, today (2 July) delivered the opening address to the Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Summer Forum in Dublin. The Forum is one of the first events to take place in Dublin during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 

Co-hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the European Centre of

Minister O’Brien sets out vision for electrification as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station hosts Irish and European energy experts for electrification conference

As Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, energy, transport and industry experts gathered at Ardnacrusha in County Clare to discuss the ambitious drive towards electrification across the continent. Reflecting on the role the Shannon Scheme at

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