The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and his wife Sabina today received His Excellency the President of the Republic of Malta, Dr George Vella, and his wife, Mrs Miriam Vella, at Áras an Uachtaráin. The event represented the official commencement of President Vella’s three-day State Visit to Ireland. Following the ceremonial welcome a bilateral…
Pictured from L-R, Dr Suzanne Denieffe (Dean of Humanity,SETU), Dr Derek O’Byrne, Vice President for Academic Affairs,SETU) Ms Caron McCaffrey (Director General, IPS), Mr Simon Harris TD (Minister for Justice), Prof Veronica Campbell (President, SETU), Mr James Browne TD (Minister of State), Governor John Flavin (IPS College), Ms Oonagh McPhilips (Secretary General, Dept. of Justice)…
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, have today (Wednesday, 1st March) officially opened ‘Ireland’s Global Garden’. The Mount Congreve Estate in Kilmeaden, County Waterford, has been re-developed into a world class tourist attraction and is expected to welcome over 86,000 visitors…
High Commissioner, Mr President, It is a privilege to address this 52nd session of the Human Rights Council. The illegal and unjustifiable actions of Russia in the past year have demonstrated the need for an effective multilateral system and of upholding the rules-based international order. The Commission of Inquiry established by this Council has found that…
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Friday, 24th February) announced funding of €2.4 million to develop 70 new walking trails across the country. The major expansion of the Department’s Walks Scheme will see the number of outdoor trails increase from 80 to 150 over the next two years. The…
Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel – 22 February 2023 Minister Harris, Secretary General, Chief of Staff, Science Foundation Ireland Director General, Professor Nolan, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to today’s event. First of all, I would like to thank the Air Corps for hosting us here in Baldonnel at what is a unique…
The Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD, is pleased to announce that the landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 is being debated at Second Stage in Dáil Éireann today, marking the beginning of its legislative journey. The Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform and Youth Justice, James Browne TD, introduced the…
His Excellency, Mr. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency, Mr. Mohammad Fahad Al-Mohammad, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and His Excellency, Mr. Trevor Mallard, Ambassador of New Zealand presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, Mr. Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan was accompanied by Ms.…
The Government today announced the 2023 St Patrick’s Day programme, which will see the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Government Ministers take part in an extensive international programme to promote Ireland and Irish interests around the world. This year’s programme will see the widest yet engagement by Ireland with Ministers reaching out to partner Governments and Irish…
Programme to close to all new applications Existing applications will continue to be processed in the normal way The Minister for Justice, Simon Harris TD has today obtained approval from Government to close the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to further applications from close of business tomorrow, February 15th 2023. Announcing the closure of the…