Record home completions in first half of year marked by Minister Browne

10.8% more homes completed in H1 compared with same period in 2025

New figures published today by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicate that more homes have been completed in the first six months of the year than in any previous January-June period since the CSO series began in 2011.

Between January and June 2026, 16,679 new dwellings were completed, an increase of

Ministers Heydon and Dooley announce the commencement of payments under the Fishing and Aquaculture Registered Vessel Fuel Support Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, have today announced that payments have commenced under the Fishing and Aquaculture Registered Vessel Fuel Support Scheme.

Minister Heydon noted:

“The scheme was introduced to assist owners of fishing and aquaculture vessels to

Ministers Buttimer and Heydon turn the sod for Newbridge Library, County Archives & Cultural Centre

• The development will transform the existing library into a modern civic hub, while preserving the protected Art Deco structure
• The Newbridge Library project represents one of the most significant investments in library, cultural and community infrastructure in County Kildare

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, have today (Thursday, 30 July 2026), turned the sod on the construction project for Newbridge Library, Kildare County Archives, Local Studies & Cultural Centre.

€3 million in funding has been awarded to this project from the Libraries Capital

Minister Calleary visits Co. Roscommon to officially open over €1 million worth of projects

• Minister Calleary officially opens new community spaces in Castleplunkett, Ballintober and Tulsk
• Addresses event marking 35 years of LEADER in Co. Roscommon

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Thursday, 30 July 2026) visited Roscommon for a series of visits and official openings across the county.

Starting the day in Strokestown Park House, Minister Calleary delivered an address to the

Statement by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan regarding engagement with Law Society of Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan TD met with the Law Society of Ireland on Monday, 27 July 2026 where he listened to the issues raised by criminal practitioners regarding the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme which commenced on 01 July 2026.

The Minister has now issued correspondence to the Law Society confirming that the flat fee

OPW announces exciting bank holiday events at OPW locations nationwide

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to welcome a series of events taking place at OPW locations across the country this August Bank Holiday. From family friendly trails, farmer markets to art exhibitions and history tours there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Start the weekend with a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session with Christine in the picturesque

Minister of State Troy welcomes Lloyd's of London in Ireland for event highlighting Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator

Lloyd’s in Ireland: Risk, Innovation & Economic Resilience

Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD, attended an event today in the Iveagh House ballroom in Dublin highlighting the achievements from the most recent Cohort (Cohort 16) of companies to take part in Lloyd’s of London’s Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme.

The Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme is a 10-week product development accelerator

OPW welcomes the re-opening of the Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park following conservation works

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to welcome the re-opening of the historic Magazine Fort, Dublin after completion of the first phase of conservation and stabilisation works. Set in the Phoenix Park, the Magazine Fort is one of Dublin’s most significant heritage landmarks. Originally built in the 18th century as a military storage facility for

Minister McEntee Welcomes the Introduction of new Statutory Powers for the Defence Forces

The Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, today (Friday, 24 July) welcomed the signing into law of new powers for members of the Defence Forces to safeguard Ireland’s maritime domain and protect the State’s sovereign rights in its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone.

Minister McEntee said:

“Following my launch of Ireland’s first National Maritime Security Strategy in

Minister Jim O'Callaghan welcomes the attestation of 206 new Gardaí

• 206 probationer Gardaí have been assigned to Garda divisions across the country

• This is the third attestation of Gardaí this year as ongoing recruitment continues to increase Garda numbers

• Largest single attestation class since 2019

• The allocation of newly attested Gardaí will provide more resources for frontline policing services and support EU Presidency policing operations

• Over 200 new trainees are due to enter the Garda College next week

24 July 2026

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan has welcomed the attestation of 206 new Gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore today.

The new probationer Gardaí will be assigned to Garda Divisions across the country by the