Statement by Minister O’Gorman following Apology to People affected by Illegal Birth Registration at the Second Stage Debate of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 in Seanad Éireann

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today offered a formal apology on behalf of the Government for the deep hurt and anguish experienced by people whose births were illegally registered. The Minister placed the apology on the record of the Houses of the Oireachtas at the commencement of the Birth Information…

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Minister Joe O’Brien announces pilot projects to support Local Authority engagement with marginalised communities

Minister of State for Charities and Community Development, Joe O Brien TD, today announced four pilot projects to support engagement with marginalised communities in planning and decision making processes.   Four Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) have been selected to develop and test engagement strategies to support inclusive participation.   The project aims to develop…

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Statement by Minister Coveney on the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine

Friday, April 1st, marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Ukraine.   Marking the occasion, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney T.D., said:   “I am pleased to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Ukraine”.   “Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity…

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