Government Publishes First-Year Progress Report on Dublin City Taskforce Delivery

The Government noted the progress made in the first year of the implementation plan for delivery of the Dublin City Taskforce Report, and published a progress report from the Oversight Board charged with steering that work. Highlights include developments on notable landmark projects and acquisitions, establishment of the institutional arrangements

Minister Calleary to attend official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, will represent the government at the official opening of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 on Sunday, 2 August. The Fleadh will be held in Belfast from 2 to 9 August 2026. It is only the second occasion that the event has been hosted in Northern Ireland following on from Derry in 2013.

The Fleadh is the largest annual celebration of Irish traditional music, song, dance, and

National Broadband Plan passes 500,000 premises as rollout enters final phase

More than half a million homes, farms and businesses can now order high-speed fibre broadband

11 further county completion milestones expected by end of October

Main infrastructure rollout remains on track for completion by the end of 2026

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the Government’s National Broadband Plan, and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport have announced that more than 500,000 homes, farms and businesses have now been passed by its high-speed fibre network.

The landmark achievement means that more than half a million premises across rural Ireland

Minister O’Brien appoints new chairperson of Dublin Bus

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has announced the appointment of Gerard Ryan as Chairperson of the board of Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus), and Board Member of Córas Iompair Éireann for a period of six months beginning 3 September 2026, while a publicjobs recruitment process is carried out.

The appointment to Bus Átha Cliath was made in advance of the stepping down of the

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

Government Designates Projects and Programmes as Critical Infrastructure

MetroLink, Galway Ring Road and Greater Dublin Drainage are among first tranche of projects designated under new powers placing them at the ‘top of the queue’ for faster processing and decision making

Government has approved the recommendation put forward by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD,

Minister of State Colm Brophy announces launch of €4.5million Integration Fund for 2026

• 2026 Integration Fund now open to applications from non-government and community organisations

• €4.5 million available to national, regional and local non-profit groups to support the integration and inclusion of people who have moved to Ireland as migrants

• Funding for projects that benefit integration of all people from a migrant background, with dedicated assistance for projects supporting people applying for international protection

24 July 2026

Minister of State Colm Brophy today announced that applications are open for the 2026

Major boost for health and disability services as Government approves 274 additional Health and Social Care Professional training places

Minister for Further and Higher Education Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless, along with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill; Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley; and Minister for Education and Youth Hildegarde Naughton today secured Government approval the first phase of a significant expansion of

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister Jack Chambers publish Summer Economic Statement 2026

• Budget 2027 will deliver a total budgetary package of €8.5 billion
• Additional public spending will amount to €7 billion, with a tax package comprised of €1.5 billion of new measures.
• Public spending will rise by 5.9 per cent in 2027, with an increase in €5.9 billion in current expenditure and €1.1 billion for capital expenditure.
• The Budget will be consistent with the fiscal strategy outlined in the Medium-term Plan and focus on improving public services, boosting competitiveness through infrastructure and investing in the Future Ireland Fund.
• Details of the budget package will be announced on Budget day, but the focus of the package will be on making work pay
• Budget 2027 will be presented to Dáil Éireann on 6th October 2026.

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, T.D., and the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers T.D., today (Wednesday) published the government’s Summer Economic Statement 2026 following agreement at Cabinet this morning.

This document sets out the Government’s budgetary strategy and outlines the fiscal