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The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer, TD, has today (Tuesday, 23 June 2026) urged swimmers, bathers and other water users to stay safe and take all necessary precautions when swimming during the current spell
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Robert Troy TD today convened a Consumer Round Table to discuss plans for the introduction of a new Investment Account.
The event brought together organisations and stakeholders with a consumer interest and will
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, today (Monday, 22 June 2026) visited Co. Kilkenny to officiate at a series of openings for projects funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF), aimed at strengthening communities and supporting regeneration across the county.
The visit began in Urlingford to officially open the Urlingford Community Centre, Co.
The official opening of Providing Opportunities in North Tipperary (POINT) Youth Diversion Project in Thurles represents the major milestone of full nationwide coverage of the Youth Diversion service. This is a key commitment in the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027. There are now 92 Youth Diversion Projects and 4 Targeted Youth Diversion Projects operating across the State.
Minister of State with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth
Approximately 4,600 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the Gleneagle Killarney across today and tomorrow.
Applicants from over 139 countries and across nearly all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens.
There will be five ceremonies held over the two days in Killarney. Minister of State
The National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management (NDFEM) is coordinating with key stakeholders to prepare for the high temperatures expected across Ireland over the coming days and nights.
Director of the NDFEM, Keith Leonard emphasised:
“While the warm weather will be welcomed by many, it also brings risks that may
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and Minister for State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today announced the appointment of Amanda Bennett to conduct an independent review into the organisational
I wish to convey my best wishes to Prime Minister Keir Starmer following this morning’s announcement of his resignation.
I want to acknowledge the significant role Keir played in resetting the Irish-British relationship as well as relations between the UK and the European Union during his time as Prime Minister.
Since Keir took office two years ago, he has worked with us to set a new direction and depth
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, TD, today announced the launch of the Dublin Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) Pilot Scheme, a targeted initiative designed to help more households access stable, long‑term homes by encouraging greater property owner participation in social housing provision.
The pilot scheme introduces a series of enhanced measures that give Dublin local authorities
22 June 2026
Over today and tomorrow approximately 4,600 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the Gleneagle Killarney.
Applicants from over 139 countries and across nearly all 32 counties on the island will make a declaration of fidelity and loyalty to the State and become Irish citizens.
There will be five ceremonies held over the two days in Killarney. Minister of State with
