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Our Rural Future: Ministers Humphreys and Martin officially open ‘Ireland’s Global Garden’ – Mount Congreve Estate in Waterford

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…

Statement by Tánaiste Micheál Martin at the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council

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…

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.4 million to develop 70 new walking trails

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…

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin address at SFI– Defence Organisation Innovation Challenge Prize Event

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…

Landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023 begins its legislative journey

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…

New Ambassadors present Credentials

      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.…

Government announces biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Programme, marking “100 years of Ireland in the World”

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…

Minister Harris announces closure of the Immigrant Investor Programme

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…

Funding to mark Ireland’s 50th anniversary of joining the European Union

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Peter Burke T.D., today congratulated 34 local community groups, educational institutes, youth organisations, local media organisations  and NGOs who have been awarded funding under the Department of Foreign Affairs 2023 Communicating Europe Initiative scheme. Minister Burke also announced that €150,000 is being made available to Local Authorities across Ireland for projects…

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins following earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

As President of Ireland, may I offer my profound sympathy on behalf of the people of Ireland to the peoples of Türkiye and Syria who are experiencing the devastating earthquakes which have taken place this morning. All of our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and those have been injured, and we…