Minister O’Donovan Convenes Youth Forum on Online Safety

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan, TD, is today convening a Youth Forum on Online Safety to listen to the views of children and young people about their experiences online. As part of his priority to strengthen online safety for children and young people, on a national level and under the Irish Presidency of the EU, Minister O’Donovan wants to include the voice of children and young people in discussions on the future of online safety.

The Youth Forum is being held in the National Concert Hall, Dublin, and involves

Minister Calleary officially opens historic Kells Printing Works - Ireland’s First Centre for Typography

• Sod turned for new Community facility in Kilcloon

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Tuesday, 2 June 2026) visited County Meath to officially open the historic Kells Printing Works.

A key element of the ‘Kells Creative Placemaking Project’, led by Meath County Council, with investment support of over €1.97 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, Kells Printing Works has seen the restoration and repurposing of the

Minister Troy welcomes injury awards benchmarking report and says further insurance reform must continue

Minister of State at the Department of Finance with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD, has today (2 June) welcomed the publication of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland Injury Awards Benchmarking Report.

Welcoming the report, Minister Troy said:

“I welcome the publication of this benchmarking report by the Society of Actuaries in

Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the passing of Tomi Reichental

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tomi Reichental, someone who dedicated his life to teaching new generations about the evil of The Holocaust.

As a cherished member of Ireland’s Jewish community, Tomi leaves a lasting legacy of dignity, courage and enlightenment of others about the dangers of hatred and antisemitism.

Over 147,000 Carers will receive €2,000 Carer’s Support Grant payment this week

• €336 million in Carer’s Support Grant payments issuing this week

The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary TD, has today announced that the annual Carer’s Support Grant is being paid this week to over 147,000 carers.

The annual grant, which stands at €2,000 per care recipient, is available to all carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan to meet Czech and Polish counterparts in Prague and Warsaw

Monday 1 June 2026

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan is today commencing a week of bilateral engagements with Member States in advance of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July.

Minister O’Callaghan travels to Prague to meet with his Czech counterparts Lubomir

The Office of Public Works Celebrates Poetry Day Ireland 2026 at Sligo Abbey

• Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran welcomes celebration of Poetry Day Ireland at Sligo Abbey
• New Yeats Society Sligo Poet in Residence recites poem at Sligo Abbey which is being shared on line to audiences at home and abroad.

The Office of Public Works (OPW), in collaboration with Yeats Society Sligo is proud to mark Poetry Day Ireland 2026 with a special poetry reading at the historic Sligo Abbey.

Newly appointed Poet in Residence at Yeats Society Sligo, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, has

Minister Dara Calleary officially opens Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, officially opened Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2026 today (Friday, 29 May) in Cill Chartha, Co. Donegal.

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta is an annual Irish-language football tournament in which

CRO Leadership Success as Vistatec Accelerates AI-Enabled Localization

Caroline O'Connell shares on a year of transformation, award-winning AI innovation, and a new global expansion strategy.

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vistatec, the global multilingual content and AI-enabled localization provider, today celebrates the one-year anniversary of Caroline O'Connell's appointment as Chief Revenue Officer.

Under her leadership, the company has

Minister O’Donovan appoints Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to ComReg

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’ Donovan TD, has announced the appointment of Niamh Hodnett as a Commissioner to the Commission of Communications Regulation (ComReg), following an open competition run by publicjobs.

Ms. Hodnett currently holds the role of Online Safety Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán, having been appointed in 2023 upon the establishment of An Coimisiún. In her role as

Global financial platform Currenxie enters Europe to accelerate SME international expansion

Currenxie and IDA executives

Currenxie has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the EEA.

Established SMEs are the engine of global trade, yet they are underserved by the slow reliability and lack of transparency of banks or the limited scope of retail-focused fintechs. ”

— Sam Coyne, CEO Europe at Currenxie

DUBLIN, IRELAND, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Currenxie, the global financial platform for borderless business, has officially entered the European market following the launch of its multi-country, multi-currency business account across the European Economic Area (EEA).

This expansion follows the company’s recent authorisation as an Electronic Money

Minister McEntee launches a new Statement of Strategy for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, has today launched the Statement of Strategy 2026-2029 for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This Statement of Strategy sets out the department’s core priorities for the next three years across six high-level goals.

Speaking on the new Statement of Strategy, Minister McEntee said: “I am pleased to publish

Minister Lawless announces opening of INSPIRE research infrastructure programme call for applications

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD announced the opening of the Phase One call for applications under the landmark INSPIRE Research Infrastructure Programme. 

INSPIRE is a €750m research infrastructure investment package arising from this Department’s €4.55bn National Development Plan allocation for 2026 to 2030.  As well as supporting Ireland’s High-Performance Computing capability and the Tyndall National

KORE Group Becomes First Irish Organisation to Publish VSME Sustainability Report Independently Verified by EcoVerify

Steven Magee, KORE Sales Director, Pauric Kavanagh, KORE Operations Director, Brian Flax, Marketing & Technology Director, Minister Niamh Smyth, Caroline Ashe Brady, KORE Commercial & Sustainability Director, Noel Brady, KORE Managing Director, Dr. Barry

Launch under KORE Croí marks a significant milestone for sustainability transparency and accountability within Ireland’s SME sector.

KILNALECK, CAVAN, IRELAND, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Monday 11th May, KORE Group officially launched Ireland’s first comprehensive Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs

Simplified Building Energy Rating for non-residential buildings to be introduced from 24th May 2026

A simplified Building Energy Rating (BER) scale for non-residential buildings will be introduced from the 24th May 2026 under requirements of the European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Following the simplification of the BER scale for

Minister Foley Attends EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley has been attending the EU High Level Conference on the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Empowerment and Support in a Community for All, held in Cyprus.

The Conference, hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, brought together Ministers, representatives of EU institutions, international organisations

Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection for Seaview (Bastardstown) County Wexford

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Wexford 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 €500,535 to enhance rock armour coastal protection that is fronting an access road which serves several houses located at

More than 1,270 applications to Fuel Income Support Scheme

More than 1,270 applications were submitted to the Fuel Income Support Scheme in its first two days. The scheme opened on Wednesday and by close of business on Thursday, May 7, more than 1,270 applications have been received.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD said:

“I have introduced a scheme after engagement with the farm representative bodies that

Minister Calleary unveils projects supported by over €10 million in funding during visit to Co. Cavan

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, today (Thursday, 7 May 2026) visited County Cavan to open several community facilities funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.

The Minister’s visit began in Kingscourt, where he officially opened the Dún an Rí Forest Park Natural Play Area. This project, funded by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure

Dr. Jason McMahon Provides Advanced Male Health Services at Gentle Procedures Leinster

Dr. Jason McMahon

Respected Physician Offers Non-Scalpel No-Needle Vasectomy and Shang Ring Circumcision at Naas and Dundalk Clinics

By adopting techniques like the Shang Ring circumcision and non-scalpel no-needle vasectomy, we can offer a medical experience that prioritises both speed and comfort.”

— Dr. Jason McMahon

NAAS, LEINSTER, IRELAND, May 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jason McMahon is offering a high-standard, clinical approach to male health at Gentle Procedures Leinster, offering patients across the Greater Leinster

Ministers Naughton and Murnane O’Connor congratulate all those taking part in national Active School Week 2026

Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing & the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor today congratulated all those taking part in national Active School Week 2026, which is taking place from April 27 – May 1.

The initiative, open to primary, post-primary and special schools, seeks to incentivise and

Minister Heydon announces the lifting of the housing order for poultry and urges continued caution due to avian influenza risk

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced the lifting of the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds.

The housing order, which was introduced in November 2025 to protect poultry and captive birds during the higher risk period of avian influenza, will be lifted from Tuesday 5 May

Test Triangle Launches First Atlassian Marketplace App

Test Triangle Launches First App on Atlassian Marketplace, Marking Major Product Milestone

This launch represents a significant evolution for Test Triangle. With N-Level Cascade, we are now extending that expertise into building native solutions that solve real operational challenges.”

— Paul Guy

DUBLIN, IRELAND, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Test Triangle, a global IT consulting and technology solutions provider, today announced the launch of its first application on the Atlassian Marketplace. This milestone marks the company’s strategic expansion from consulting and services into product innovation within the Atlassian ecosystem.

The newly launched app, N-Level Cascade, is

Challenges and Breakthroughs in Quantum Dots: From Nucleation to High-Performance QLEDs

This diagram illustrates key strategies discussed in the review, from phosphorus sources and synthesis methods for indium phosphide (InP) cores to passivation, alloying shells, and ligand types, as well as energy level matching and interfacial doping in c

Review analyzes InP quantum dots synthesis, core/shell optimization, ligands, and charge management for eco-friendly displays replacing cadmium systems

SHANNON, IRELAND, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern life is increasingly illuminated by displays and lighting technologies. Quantum dots are hailed as "star materials in the nano-world," with their unique quantum confinement effects and size-tunable optoelectronic properties demonstrating tremendous potential in these

When Light Gets Trapped at Nanoscale: New Ways to Power the Future of Optoelectronics

An overview showing how bound states in the continuum (BICs) have advanced from new design methods and fundamental physics to practical applications in lasing, sensing, and next-generation photonic metadevices, as well as the road ahead for scalable manuf

From bound states in the continuum to machine-learning design, photonic metasurfaces are opening scalable routes to efficient light control

IRELAND, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern technology demands compact, efficient optical devices for cameras, sensors, and quantum systems. Metasurfaces offer nanoscale control of light, yet strong confinement remains difficult. While traditional cavities rely on mirrors,

Rani Grennell’s Poetry Collection Dancing With Shadows Set to Release Soon

DURBAN, KWAZULU, NATAL, IRELAND, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new poetry collection titled Dancing With Shadows by Rani Grennell is scheduled for release in 2026. The book brings together a wide range of poems written over many years, offering a thoughtful look at life, memory, relationships, and personal growth.

𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

The collection moves gently through different phases of life,

Statement by Minister McEntee following phone call with Foreign Minister-designate of Hungary, Anita Orbán

I spoke today with Hungary’s foreign minister-designate, Anita Orbán. It was a welcome opportunity to congratulate her on her party’s impressive success in last Sunday’s general election and to wish her well as she prepares for government. 

We discussed plans for the new Hungarian government to take office, the high expectations

Ministers Announce New Special and Inclusive Classes for 2026/2027 School Year

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, and Minister of State for Special Education, Michael Moynihan, have today announced the sanctioning of 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes for the 2026/2027 school year, further expanding provision for children and young people with special educational needs.

This builds on last week’s confirmation of plans to establish four new special schools for the

Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges and Global Economic Pressures in 2026 Outlook Webinar

abm financial advisers Cork Ireland

A convergence of global economic risks & structural shifts that could significantly reshape investment strategy, retirement planning & financial markets

“Retirement is no longer simply about securing a guaranteed income, It is about managing capital in a tax-efficient way over an uncertain time horizon.””

— Eoin Buckley

CORK, IRELAND, April 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges, Economic Pressures, and Long-Term Trends in 2026 Outlook Webinar

A recent “Pensions & Market Outlook 2026”