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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
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 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.
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
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
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
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and Minister for State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today announced the appointment of Amanda Bennett to conduct an independent review into the organisational
I wish to convey my best wishes to Prime Minister Keir Starmer following this morning’s announcement of his resignation.
I want to acknowledge the significant role Keir played in resetting the Irish-British relationship as well as relations between the UK and the European Union during his time as Prime Minister.
Since Keir took office two years ago, he has worked with us to set a new direction and depth
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, TD, today announced the launch of the Dublin Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) Pilot Scheme, a targeted initiative designed to help more households access stable, long‑term homes by encouraging greater property owner participation in social housing provision.
The pilot scheme introduces a series of enhanced measures that give Dublin local authorities
22 June 2026
Over today and tomorrow approximately 4,600 people will be granted Irish citizenship at the Gleneagle Killarney.
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 with
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, are today attending the Agrifish Council in Luxembourg.
Key items on the agenda include discussion on post-2027 common agriculture policy
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Monday 22nd of June) launched Invasive Species Week 2026. Common invasive species found in Ireland include plants like Rhododendron Ponticum, Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and animals like the Asian Clam, Zebra Mussel and Asian Hornet. Last year, public sightings of the invasive Asian hornet led to the rapid removal of two nests in the Cork area.
Invasive Species Week is an annual event organised by the National Biodiversity Data
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It is my great pleasure to welcome and join such esteemed company in Dublin Castle this evening, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of a truly special institution, the Ireland Funds.
What a milestone! It is a remarkable achievement to be celebrating half a century of
18 June 2026
Minister of State with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth Justice, Catherine Ardagh attended the official opening of Providing Opportunities in North Tipperary (POINT) Youth Diversion Project in Thurles today. The YDP primarily covers Thurles, Templemore and surrounding areas of central Tipperary.
The official opening of this YDP marks the major milestone of full nationwide coverage of
New data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that the number of new homes that were commenced in May was over double the amount for the same period last year. The data suggests the momentum in housing construction output remains strong.
The latest figures show there were 2,099 new homes commenced in May of this year – an
Minister for Climate, Energy, and the Environment Darragh O’Brien today highlighted the continued, remarkable growth being made in the deployment of solar energy across Ireland, and its contribution to a secure, sustainable, and affordable energy future for generations to come.
Speaking following today’s Solar Ireland conference in Dublin, the Minister said that
Chef Karl Wilder
Milou is on his way to Buenos Aires
Chef Karl Wilder, founder of The Chef Tours, joins the board of Secret Street Tours Dublin, advancing social impact, cultural tourism and storytelling.
DUBLIN, IRELAND, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chef Karl Wilder Joins Board of Secret Street Tours Alongside Founder Tom Austin and Brian Ingarfield
Secret Street Tours, the Dublin-based nonprofit
I welcome the announcement that an agreement has been reached between the US and Iran to solidify the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
I hope there can now be a full engagement by all involved to implement this agreement, address all issues including Iran’s nuclear programme, and achieve a just and lasting peace across the region.
Re-opening the Strait to international shipping would bring much-needed relief to the global economy.
The situation in Lebanon is deeply concerning and must also be addressed.
I will be discussing these latest developments with my EU colleagues when we meet today in Luxembourg.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin today welcomed the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, to Dublin. The leaders reaffirmed the deep and enduring relationship between Canada and Ireland, rooted in shared history, democratic values, close people-to-people and business ties, and a common commitment to international law, human rights, democracy, rule of law, transatlantic relations and multilateral cooperation. The
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
