Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its new Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme in partnership with Irish-based and world-renowned international flight school, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), which will see over 400 aspiring pilots join the airline group as Second Officers over the next 4 years. Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy offers aspiring pilots the opportunity to…
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming T.D. today announced a contribution from Ireland of €12.3 million in 2024 to the humanitarian effort in Sudan and neighbouring countries in response to the dire humanitarian situation a year on from the outbreak of conflict in April 2023. The announcement was made at an…
On Tuesday evening President Michael D. Higgins presented Government Ministers with their seals of office at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin which was followed by the first cabinet meeting of the new Government led by An Taoiseach Simon Harris TD, An Tanaiste Micheál Martin and members of the new cabinet.
Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, announced today in Toronto an additional Irish Government grant of $2 million for the Corleck Centre, a major new venue for arts, cultural and heritage programming developed by the Canada Ireland Foundation and located on Eireann Quay on the Toronto waterfront. This new…
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD has today congratulated Cillian Murphy on winning the coveted title of Best Actor at the 96th Academy Awards in the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California Minister Martin said: “This award for his title role in Oppenheimer is the pinnacle of any actor’s career and a…
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin TD presented long service medals to over 100 members of Civil Defence from across the country in a national ceremony in Trinity College Dublin. The medals were awarded for 30, 40, 50 and even 60 years of service in the Civil Defence. Speaking at the event, the Tánaiste…
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, today announced that the mandatory retirement age for Permanent Defence Force personnel will increase to 60 with effect from 29 March 2024. The measure, which received Government approval today, will cover all Permanent Defence Force ranks that currently have a mandatory retirement age below 60. The maximum…
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin TD, today announced the opening of five new overseas missions under the Global Ireland programme, further strengthening Ireland’s global presence and influence. The Tánaiste today received Government approval for the opening of new Embassies in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova, and new Consulates General…
The Mission of the State of Palestine to Ireland urgently brings to your attention the alarming and dire situation in the occupied Palestinian Territory, as outlined in the latest briefing from the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, which is attached herewith. The Gaza Strip: Killings and Injuries: Over 28,800 Palestinian civilians, including 70%…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD has today announced the location of the first Talent and Innovation Attaché position as the West Coast of the United States. The Minister made the announcement as part of the US launch of the Government’s International Education and Innovation Strategy Global Citizens…