Statement by Minister McEntee on agreement between the US and Iran

I welcome the announcement that an agreement has been reached between the US and Iran to solidify the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

I hope there can now be a full engagement by all involved to implement this agreement, address all issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, and achieve a just and lasting peace across the region.

Re-opening the Strait to international shipping would bring much-needed relief to the global economy.

The situation in Lebanon is deeply concerning and must also be addressed.

I will be discussing these latest developments with my EU colleagues when we meet today in Luxembourg.

Joint Statement on advancing the Canada-Ireland Partnership Dublin, June 13, 2026

Taoiseach Micheál Martin today welcomed the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, to Dublin. The leaders reaffirmed the deep and enduring relationship between Canada and Ireland, rooted in shared history, democratic values, close people-to-people and business ties, and a common commitment to international law, human rights, democracy, rule of law, transatlantic relations and multilateral cooperation. The

Minister Heydon meets European Commissioner Jessika Roswall

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, met the European Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, as part of her visit to Ireland this week.

The meeting covered a broad range of topics including priorities for the upcoming Irish

Minister Lawless launches new Apprenticeship in Robotics and Automation and Tertiary Degree in Agricultural Science at Louth and Meath Education and Training Board

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, visited Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) to officially launch a new apprenticeship in Robotics and Automation as well as a new Tertiary Degree in Agricultural Science.  

Minister Heydon and Dooley extend closing date for the Fishing and Aquaculture Registered Vessel Fuel Support Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD and Minister of State with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley TD have announced an extension to the closing date for the Fishing and Aquaculture Registered Vessel Fuel Support Scheme to 5pm Wednesday, 17 June.

Minister Heydon said:

"We have seen a strong response to the Fishing and Aquaculture Registered Vessel

Minister Heydon publishes the Bord Bia Independent External Board Effectiveness Review

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has today published the Independent External Board Effectiveness Review of the Board of Bord Bia.

The review was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and carried out by Governance Ireland.

The review found that Bord Bia has an effective, capable and committed Board, with strong

Minister Calleary officially opens the Lough Lannagh Dog Park in Castlebar

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, was today (Friday, 12 June 2026) in Castlebar to officially open the Lough Lannagh Dog Park.

The purpose-built facility, which was awarded €100,000 in funding under the Community Recognition Fund (CRF) 2024, will provide a safe, enclosed space for dogs to exercise and socialise, while offering a welcoming environment for pet owners and families.

CRF was introduced in 2023 to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Wicklow Harbour Beach, Wicklow Town

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Wicklow 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 study to design a

Ministers Naughton and Moynihan launch new national transitions support service for students in special schools

Minister of Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion Micheal Moynihan have today announced the launch of a new Transitions Support Service in special schools nationwide.

Backed by €1.35 million in Budget 2026, the new service will support young people with

Minister Calleary officially opens refurbished Ballaghaderreen Library and launches Roscommon’s first ‘My Open Library’ service

• Historic Dillon House transformed into a state-of-the-art facility for the community
• First ‘My Open Library’ service in County Roscommon, extending access to members to 365 days a year
• Refurbishment supported by government investment to ensure long-term sustainability, improved accessibility and modern amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has officially opened the newly refurbished Ballaghaderreen Library and launched Roscommon’s very first 'My Open Library' service on a visit to the county.

Housed in the historic 18th-century Dillon House on Market Square, the library has