Call for applications to Heaney-Miłosz Residency 2027

The Heaney-Miłosz Residency, a writer-in-residence programme celebrating the friendship between Nobel Laureates Seamus Heaney and Czesław Miłosz, is now open for applications.

The Heaney-Miłosz Residency offers the chance for an emerging or mid-career writer –

Minister Jim O’Callaghan welcomes High Visibility Policing Plan extension to Galway City and Salthill

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, has welcomed the launch of a permanent High Visibility Policing Plan increasing the visible policing presence in Galway City from today (Wednesday, 12 August 2026).

Gardaí from Galway Garda Station and Salthill/Bóthar na Trá Garda Station will conduct

Minister O'Brien highlights Ireland's most powerful ever solar energy day, on the cusp of historic eclipse

Solar is now the third highest supplier of indigenously generated electricity to the national grid

Solar is now a key pillar of our electricity supply, from rooftop installations to utility-scale solar farms

Minister for Climate, Energy, and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has highlighted that this week saw the highest ever level of daily solar electricity generation on the national grid. On Tuesday (yesterday), EirGrid data shows that (grid-scale) solar generation topped 1,258 MW

Minister Byrne meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe

The Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (Wednesday, 12 August), met with General Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).

Commenting on his meeting, the Minister of State for Defence, Thomas Byrne TD said:

“I welcomed the opportunity to meet with General Grynkewich in Dublin today. Ireland’s engagement with NATO through Partnership for Peace has provided our Defences Forces with valuable opportunities since 1999 for useful and pragmatic collaboration, in our contribution to peacekeeping globally, and in adherence with our policy of military neutrality.

Minister Byrne discusses EU-UK relations with new UK counterpart Minister Falconer

The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (11 August) spoke with the newly appointed UK Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations, Hamish Falconer MP.

During their call, the Ministers discussed the EU-UK relationship, expectations for the next

Minister O'Brien welcomes Financial Penalty Framework to protect energy consumers and households

• CRU's Framework is part of a strengthened Regulatory Sanctions Regime
• Improper conduct to include inaccurate or misleading information, and breaches of customer protection standards

Minister O'Brien has welcomed the publication of a new Financial Penalty Framework by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which will strengthen regulatory sanctions and protect energy customers. The framework sets out how the regulator may

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Passage East, Co. Waterford

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Waterford City and 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 proposed flood study of

UAE and Irish Justice Ministers welcome extradition of an Irish citizen from the UAE to face charges in Ireland of directing organised crime

H.E. Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice of the United Arab Emirates, and Jim O'Callaghan, Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, today welcomed the extradition of an Irish national from the UAE to Ireland.

The Irish national is regarded as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for

Statement from Minister Helen McEntee on the extradition of an Irish national from the United Arab Emirates

“I welcome today’s extradition of an Irish national from the United Arab Emirates to face charges here in Ireland.

“Today is the culmination of years of determined work by An Garda Síochána, successive Governments and officials to ensure that those suspected of serious and organised crime

Speech by Taoiseach Micheál Martin Opening of West Cork History Festival 07 August 2026

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It is a real pleasure to be with you today to mark the opening of Ireland’s most successful public event dedicated to discussing history. So let me start by congratulating everyone involved in organising this excellent programme and the full range of events which accompany the Festival.

I particularly welcome the Festival’s commitment to broadening discussions beyond simple