Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister O’Donovan appoints Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to ComReg

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, has announced the appointment of Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to the Commission of Communications Regulation (ComReg), following an open competition run by publicjobs.

Ms. Hodnett currently holds the role of Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, having been appointed in 2023 upon the establishment of An Coimisiún. In her role as

Global financial platform Currenxie enters Europe to accelerate SME international expansion

Currenxie and IDA executives

Currenxie has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the EEA.

Established SMEs are the engine of global trade, yet they are underserved by the slow reliability and lack of transparency of banks or the limited scope of retail-focused fintechs. ”
— Sam Coyne, CEO Europe at Currenxie

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Currenxie, the global financial platform for borderless business, has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the European Economic Area (EEA).

This expansion follows the company’s recent authorisation as an Electronic Money

Minister McEntee launches a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has today launched the Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This Statement of Strategy sets out the department’s core priorities for the next three years across six high-level goals.

Speaking on the new Statement of Strategy, Minister McEntee said: “I am pleased to publish

Minister Lawless announces opening of INSPIRE research infrastructure programme call for applications

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD announced the opening of the Phase One call for applications under the landmark INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme. 

INSPIRE is a €750m research infrastructure investment package arising from this Department’s €4.55bn National Development Plan allocation for 2026 to 2030.  As well as supporting Ireland’s High-Performance Computing capability and the Tyndall National

KORE Group Becomes First Irish Organisation to Publish VSME Sustainability Report Independently Verified by EcoVerify

KORE Directors with Minister Niamh Smyth

Steven Magee, KORE Sales Director, Pauric Kavanagh, KORE Operations Director, Brian Flax, Marketing & Technology Director, Minister Niamh Smyth, Caroline Ashe Brady, KORE Commercial & Sustainability Director, Noel Brady, KORE Managing Director, Dr. Barry

Launch under KORE Croí marks a significant milestone for sustainability transparency and accountability within Ireland’s SME sector.

KILNALECK, CAVAN, IRELAND, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Monday 11th May, KORE Group officially launched Ireland’s first comprehensive Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs

Friday, May 8, 2026

Simplified Building Energy Rating for non-residential buildings to be introduced from 24th May 2026

A simplified Building Energy Rating (BER) scale for non-residential buildings will be introduced from the 24th May 2026 under requirements of the European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Following the simplification of the BER scale for

Minister Foley Attends EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has been attending the EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Empowerment and Support in a Community for All, held in Cyprus.

The Conference, hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, brought together Ministers, representatives of EU institutions, international organisations

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Seaview (Bastardstown) County Wexford

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Wexford 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 €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting an access road which serves several houses located at

More than 1,270 applications to Fuel Income Support Scheme

More than 1,270 applications were submitted to the Fuel Income Support Scheme in its first two days. The scheme opened on Wednesday and by close of business on Thursday, May 7, more than 1,270 applications have been received.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD said:

“I have introduced a scheme after engagement with the farm representative bodies that

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Minister Calleary unveils projects supported by over €10 million in funding during visit to Co. Cavan

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Thursday, 7 May 2026) visited County Cavan to open several community facilities funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

The Minister’s visit began in Kingscourt, where he officially opened the Dún an Rí Forest Park Natural Play Area. This project, funded by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure

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