“It is forty years since the first cases of HIV were diagnosed, and while it may be troubling to recall the moral and ethical atmosphere of society at that time forty years ago, it is necessary to give testimony to those who lived through the HIV and AIDS experience of that time. Those who suffered…
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced funding of €115 million for 23 landmark rural regeneration projects across the country. The projects are being funded as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious 5 Year Policy for Rural Development. The Minister made the announcement in Cappoquin, Co Waterford where funding of…
Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr Colm Brophy T.D. today launched a call for applicants for the ‘Back for Business’ programme, which helps returning emigrants develop new businesses in Ireland. Launching the call for applicants, Minster Brophy said: “The Government is committed to supporting our citizens who come back to Ireland. Returning…
Minister Helen McEntee TD and former Minister for Justice Naomi Long MLA will be participating in a Shared Island Dialogue to discuss Tackling Gender Based Violence and Abuse on the island of Ireland in Eureka House, Kells, Co. Meath tomorrow morning. Award-winning author and columnist Louise O’Neill will deliver a guest address. Two panel discussions…
The Passport Service today issued its one millionth passport in 2022. This represents the first time over one million passports have been issued in a calendar year. Speaking about this milestone, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. said: “The Passport Service has had a record-breaking year in 2022. This year has seen my Department…
His Excellency, Mr. Ion de la Riva, Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency, Mr. Elin Emin oglu Suleymanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Her Excellency, Mrs. Sara Affoué Amani, Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Mr. Ion de la…
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D, today welcomed the publication of the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill which will reform and streamline licensing laws to support and stimulate the night-time economy. Minister Martin has announced a support package for the night-time economy to include 9 new towns…
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has today announced the allocation of grants totalling €2 million to successful applicants to the Community Safety Innovation Fund. It is the first round of grants given out since Minister McEntee and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath established the Community Safety Innovation Fund – which reinvests the proceeds of…
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Mr Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced the recipients of the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad for 2022. The Presidential Distinguished Service Award was established by the Government following the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum as a means to recognise the contribution of members…
Minister for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora, Colm Brophy T.D., today invited applications to Irish Aid’s 2023 Civil Society Fund competition. The Fund supports NGOs to implement projects in countries which are eligible for overseas development assistance. Inviting applications, Minster Brophy said: “The Civil Society Fund helps NGOs to support people in 40 countries.…