Minister O’Donnell and Minister Harkin announce €2.4 million in funding for a new Nursing Homes Leadership and Management Education Initiative

Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell T.D., and Minister of State for Further Education, Apprenticeship, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin T.D., have announced €2.4 million in funding to support approximately 550 senior nursing management staff in nursing homes to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in

Artane Partners Extends Established Gulf Investor Network for Western Operators

The Dublin-based placement agent is deepening an existing network of sovereign, family-office and institutional relationships across the GCC.

We are not building a network from a standing start. The relationships are already there, and this is about deepening them.”

— Clinton Apos

DUBLIN, LEINSTER, IRELAND, June 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artane Partners, a capital advisory and placement agent that connects Western operators and fund managers with Gulf-based capital, is extending its established investor network across the Gulf Cooperation Council, the firm said this week.

The move builds on relationships the firm already holds across Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai,

Taoiseach, Minister Lawless and Minister Harkin announce purchase of major site in Castlebar as part of next phase in multi-million euro FET capital investment in the region

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin today announced the purchase of the Mitchell Barracks site in Castlebar, which will be home to a new Further Education and Training (FET) College in Mayo.

The acquisition of this site marks a significant milestone in the advancement of the delivery

Multi-Agency Initiative Supporting Vulnerable Children Wins Better Public Services Award

The Barnahus Ireland initiative, a cross-government partnership supporting children who have experienced sexual abuse, has won the Joined-Up Public Services category at the Better Public Services Awards 2026.

The nationwide rollout of Barnahus Ireland is transforming how Ireland supports

Minister Buttimer Urges Everyone to Practice Water Safety

• Public urged to stay safe on water
• Visit www.watersafety.ie for tips and guidance

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

Tánaiste and Minister Troy convene Consumer Round Table to discuss new Investment Account

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 Calleary opens upgraded Community Centres in Kilkenny supported by the Community Centre Investment Fund

• Funding of over €93,000 for solar panels and toilet upgrades in Urlingford Community Centre
• St Kieran’s Community Hall, Johnstown received funding of over €94,000 for roof and external wall enhancement works

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.

Official Opening of POINT YDP in Tipperary

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

Over 4,600 people to be granted Irish citizenship

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

National Directorate for Fire & Emergency Management statement on the predicted high temperatures for 22nd to 26th June

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