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…

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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…

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In memory of our co-founder and wonderful friend John X Miller

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Department of Foreign Affairs launches its sixth global St Brigid’s Day programme of events

The Department of Foreign Affairs is today launching its sixth annual global St Brigid’s Day programme of events. Since 2018, Ireland’s diplomatic network, in partnership with local communities from Mumbai to Madrid, Sydney to Santiago and London to Lilongwe, have organised St Brigid’s Day events to celebrate the achievements of trailblazing, inspirational women all over…

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Closing speech by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, at Dakar 2 Summit

International Conference on Agriculture “Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience”   Dakar, Senegal   “Going Forward with Best Approaches”   Closing Speech by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins   Your Excellencies, Prime Ministers, Distinguished Guests, May I congratulate President Macky Sall, President of Senegal, President Adesina of the African Development Bank, Moussa Faki, Chairperson…

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IE-US Working Holiday programme to be extended

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke TD, today signed a Statement of Intent with and US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin, committing to extend the US-Ireland Working Holiday/Intern Work & Travel programme for a further five years. A formal exchange of diplomatic notes officially extending the programme will take place…

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The Department of Defence has today approved funding of €150,000 for Sail Training Ireland

Jacqui McCrum, Secretary General of the Department of Defence with Daragh Sheridan, Chief Executive of Sail Training Ireland at the signing of the Performance Delivery Agreements in Dublin today.   Ministerial approval has been obtained to continue to provide funding to Sail Training Ireland for three more years from this year, 2023. This funding will be…

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Minister Harris welcomes the publication of the Private Security Authority Strategic Plan for the next three years

The Minister for Justice Simon Harris, TD has today published the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan of the Private Security Authority. The Private Security Authority (PSA) is an important body tasked with regulating the activities of those involved in the private security industry to ensure that the interests of consumers are fully protected through the establishment, promotion,…

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Minister Martin announces forthcoming appointment of Executive Chairperson and Commissioners in Coimisiún na Meán

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, has today announced her intention to appoint the following to be members of Coimisiún na Meán:   Jeremy Godfrey as Executive Chairperson; Niamh Hodnett as Online Safety Commissioner; Rónán Ó Domhnaill as Media Development Commissioner; and Celene Craig as Broadcasting Commissioner.   The…

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys officially opens major sports complex and remote working facility in Cork

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Saturday, 14 January) officially opened a major multi-sports complex and remote working facility in County Cork. The Banteer Sports Field Project includes a flood-lit astro-turf facility, spectator area, sports pavilion and event space and will serve the Duhallow area in the North West of the…

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