Ministers Lawless and McEntee announce €6.5 million funding for 40 initiatives to inspire STEM public engagement 

 April 4 2025 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee TD, have announced a €6.5 million investment in 40 projects designed to enhance public engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The Research Ireland Discover Programme focusses on creating meaningful public…

Tánaiste urges citizens to be TravelWise following 17% increase in consular cases

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has issued a call to those travelling overseas to be aware of the Government’s travel advice, be TravelWise, and Make the Right Memories following an increase in citizens seeking consular assistance this year. Speaking ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Tánaiste said: “My…

Portugal – The destination for summer

Portugal is one of Irish tourists’ top holiday destinations, and it’s easy to see why! From North to South, Portugal has something to offer all types of holidaymakers, whether you fancy a weekend city break or a sunny beach getaway.  This edition of the Portugal newsletter focuses on all that’s happening in the beautiful city…

Monkeypox: What We Know So Far – TMB

The Monkeypox Virus comes from the same family of viruses as Smallpox and was initially recognised in 1958 in research monkeys. While some of the signs and symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to that of Smallpox, Monkeypox has a significantly lower death rate than Smallpox: 3-5% vs. 30% respectively. So far, symptoms of Monkeypox in humans…