Final Report of Land Use Review Phase 2 published

‘A Living Land’, the final report for phase 2 of the National Land Use Review, has now been published. This fulfils a commitment in the Programme for Government 2025: ‘Securing Ireland’s Future’ – which set out “complete the second phase of the Land Use Review, which aims to balance environmental, social and economic considerations.” The

Minister Richmond addresses EU Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy Forum as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, today (2 July) delivered the opening address to the Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Summer Forum in Dublin. The Forum is one of the first events to take place in Dublin during Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 

Co-hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the European Centre of

Minister O’Brien sets out vision for electrification as Ireland assumes EU Presidency

Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station hosts Irish and European energy experts for electrification conference

As Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, energy, transport and industry experts gathered at Ardnacrusha in County Clare to discuss the ambitious drive towards electrification across the continent. Reflecting on the role the Shannon Scheme at

Statement from Minister O'Donnell, Minister of State for Older People and Housing

The Minister of State for Older People and Housing, Kieran O’Donnell T.D., welcomes today’s publication by HIQA of the independent Forvis Mazars review and the report on regulatory oversight of Emeis-operated nursing homes, together with the associated inspection reports.

The issues highlighted by RTÉ Investigates were taken extremely seriously by Government

Tánaiste welcomes confirmation of continued strong domestic economic activity

• Both GNI* and MDD - the key de-globalised measures of economic activity – grew by 4.7 per cent last year.
• Consumer spending grew by 2½ per cent last year.
• GDP grew by 8 per cent in 2025, driven by an increase in pharmaceutical exports to the US.
• In the first quarter of 2026, Modified Domestic Demand increased by 3½ per cent annually.

The Central Statistics Office today (2nd July) published the Annual National Accounts for the full year 2025 and revised estimates for the first quarter of 2026.

Commenting on the figures, the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris. T.D. said:

“I welcome today’s data from the CSO which confirms that the domestic economy

Minister Jerry Buttimer and Minister Dara Calleary announce support for over 4,100 projects benefitting community organisations countrywide under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026

• Ministers announce successful projects under Local Enhancement Programme 2026
• Small grants to benefit community groups across the country
• Supporting community groups a key focus of ‘Our Rural Future’

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, have today (Thursday, 2 July 2026) announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026.

The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 was launched in December 2025 and it will

Minister Moran and Dublin City Council welcome completion of the €3.8 million River Wad – Phase 1B Flood Relief Scheme

Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works today, 2 July, announced the completion of the €3.8 million River Wad – Phase 1B Flood Relief Scheme that is protecting some 55 residential and 6 non-residential properties in the area from Clanmoyle Road to the river’s outfall at the end of Clontarf Promenade.

The flood relief works were completed by a partnership of the Office of Public Works and

From Irish Roots to the White House: Minister Patrick O’Donovan launches The American Presidents’ Trail and The Presidents’ Paths publication for America250

National America250 programme will plant the seeds of a legacy linking Irish communities with generations of U.S. Presidents

A major new initiative connecting communities across Ireland with successive Presidents of the United States is being launched as part of America250, Ireland’s commemorative programme marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The American Presidents’ Trail will be a series of commemorative trees and interpretive

Six Winners Announced in National "Our Ireland, Our EU" Photo Competition

Six winning photographers have been announced in the inaugural "Our Ireland, Our EU" Photo Competition, a national initiative celebrating the positive impact of Government of Ireland and EU co-funded projects and initiatives across Ireland.

Organised by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service

Minister Dillon announces increased Litter Fines and €250,000 fund for Cleaner Communities

• Results of National Survey show continued progress on litter
• Findings show collective efforts are making a difference, but also underline need for continued action
• New fund will support local authorities to keep public areas, parks, beaches and greenways clean, with a focus on challenges like dog fouling

The Minister of State with responsibility for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon today announced a package of measures to support cleaner communities, including a new €250,000 fund for local authorities and an increase in litter fines from €150 to €250 from 1 September 2026.

The announcement coincides with the publication of the 2025 National Litter Pollution

ICE2EV Pilot Scheme indicates strong consumer demand for transition to EVs

The ICE2EV Pilot Scheme is now closed for applications, after exceptionally strong interest in the new grant from car dealerships and their customers. The Scheme made a €5,000 grant available to replace internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles aged over 13 years with new battery electric vehicles (EVs), in addition to the existing €3,500 SEAI grant. The initiative

Minister Heydon announces opening of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Non-Productive Investments (NPI) application window

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, announced today that the application system for Non-Productive Investments (NPIs), available to farmers participating in the co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), has re-opened.

Announcing the re-opening, Minister Heydon said:

“There are a number of innovative elements within ACRES, one of which is the

Ministers for Transport announce additional €40 million funding for regional and local roads damaged during Storm Chandra

Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien and Ministers of State Seán Canney and Jerry Buttimer today announced Department of Transport funding of €40 million to address the damage caused to regional and local roads by Storm Chandra earlier this year.

After assessment in March 2026, approximately 130 roads were found to require complete

Young people put their priorities at heart of Ireland’s EU Presidency

First youth event of Ireland’s Presidency brings young people together in Cork to help shape the next cycle of EU Youth Dialoguelink

Young people are gathering in Cork today, Wednesday 1 July, for the first youth consultation event of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 

The Young Voices EU Youth Dialogue Presidency Launch Event, hosted by the National

Establishment of the Credit Review Service to Support Access to Finance for SMEs

The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, T.D., welcomes the establishment today of An tSeirbhís um Athbhreithniú Creidmheasa (the Credit Review Service), an independent body designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including

Ministers Heydon and Collins announce successful forestry organisations in forestry promotion projects launch

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Farm Safety and Horticulture, Niall Collins TD, have announced the organisations awarded funding under the Department’s Forestry Promotion Projects Open Call.

Minister Heydon said:

“It is important that the Department supports innovative projects that promote forestry