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

Minister Richmond announces grant to support the development of the Lancashire GAA Centre of Excellence

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, today (12 June) announced a grant of €500,000 to support the development of the Lancashire GAA Centre of Excellence at Broughton Park in Manchester.

The GAA, Manchester City Council and Broughton Park Rugby Club have partnered to

Minister Foley announces €422,000 in development grants for Childminders

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced €422,000 in development grants for Childminders.

The 2026 Childminding Development Grant supports childminders to purchase toys, childcare equipment, safety equipment, inclusion equipment and materials related to the arts and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).

The 2026 Childminding Development Grant awards will be given to 424 childminders,