Minister warns of the risk of African swine fever spreading to Ireland
Minister Michael Creed has issued advice to the public about a deadly pig disease called African Swine Fever; the risk...
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, visits Wicklow Mountains National Park during an official visit to Ireland
His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, visited Wicklow Mountains National Park during an official visit to Ireland yesterday where...
Clean energy for all Europeans package completed
The new pieces of legislation will be good for consumers, good for growth and jobs, and good for the planet....
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs at the cutting of the ribbon ceremony to mark the completion of a €2 million refurbishment
An Tanaiste Simon Coveney today (Monday) officially cut the ribbon at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs to mark the completion...
Korean writer masterclass to feature at Dublin Literature Festival
Ha Seong-nan has won numerous prestigious awards to date notably the Dongin Literary Award for ‘Flowers of Mold’ in 1999,...
Minister Creed leads meat and dairy engagement with key trade customers in Shanghai
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D. today concluded the first leg of his trade mission...
Rental market availability reaches new low, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie
The average monthly rent nationwide during the first quarter of 2019 was €1,366, up 8.3% year-on-year. There were just 2,700...
Joint Communiqué of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference
A meting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) took place at the Cabinet Office in London on 8 May 2019....
Tánaiste signs agreement with UK on Common Travel Area
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on...
Ibec welcome the signing of Irish-UK agreement on common travel area
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today welcomed the signing of a formal agreement between the Irish and UK...
Minister Flanagan today commences new law criminalising offences committed abroad by Irish citizens or residents
· Act dealing with serious offences committed abroad comes into effect today · Rape, murder and manslaughter amongst offences included The Minister...
Ibec launches EU Parliament Elections 2019 campaign – ‘Make 24 May Your Business’
Ibec launches EU Parliament Elections 2019 campaign - ‘Make 24 May Your Business’ Elections an opportunity to strengthen Irish influence...
Government encourages use of Eircodes to combat rural crime
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan T.D. and...
US AMBASSADOR TO IRELAND EXPECTED TO BE CONFIRMED
The new US Ambassador to Ireland Edward F Crawford is expected to have his nomination finally confirmed this week by...
Ukraine faces uncertainty despite landslide election mandate
By Oksana Shadrina-O’Hurley and Miceál O’Hurley-Pitts Ukrainian election affirms Ukrainian democratic values Even before the Russian-led invasion of Crimea...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney condemns attacks in Sri Lanka
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D., condemns in the strongest possible terms the attacks...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister of State Helen McEntee welcome National Statement on the European Union
The Government has today (Wednesday, 17 April 2019) published a new National Statement on the European Union. The National Statement is the...
Tánaiste welcomes US Congressional delegation, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to Dublin
The Tánaiste this afternoon welcomed the Honourable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and a delegation of...
Tánaiste and Minister Cannon announce €1.2 million in Development Education funding
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D., and the Minister of State for the Diaspora...
Irish art in New York – Helena Christensen and Louise Kennedy attend Irish art viewing
The very beautiful Helena Christensen is captured viewing Daniel O’Neill’s painting, ‘Isobel’ at the Morgan O’Driscoll (Cork based) Fine Art Auction Viewing....
Remarks of Commissioner Phil Hogan at Press Conference on Brexit Preparedness
Commissioner Phil Hogan made the following remarks at a press conference this morning on Brexit preparedness in the area of...
Statement by the Tánaiste on the 25th Commemoration of the Rwanda Genocide
On the 25th Commemoration of the Genocide, I wish to express solidarity with the people and government of Rwanda. We...
Minister Bruton Announces Nationwide High Power Charging Network for Electric Cars
ESB ecars to roll out nationwide high power charging hubs. The government is to fund charging points to combat 'range...
Statement by President Juncker on the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union at the European Parliament’s plenary session
President Tajani, Honourable Members of this House, The developments in Westminster over the past days have convinced me of...
Directly Elected Mayors with Executive Functions: Detailed Policy Proposals
The vote on the proposal for a directly elected mayor will take place next month. The Minister for Housing, Planning...
New Ambassadors present Credentials
Their Excellencies, the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, the Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Ambassador of the...
Leopold Kerney: Ireland’s Revolutionary Diplomat
Leopold Kerney was a pioneering Irish diplomat from the revolutionary generation who, with no formal training, expertise, adequate staffing or...
Over €1.2 billion in EU Cohesion Funding proposed for Ireland for the period 2021-2027 – greater focus in future spending on innovation and research and development
Attendees at a Dublin seminar were told today that the European Commission is proposing to invest €1.2 billion in Cohesion...
Antitrust: Commission fines Google €1.49 billion for abusive practices in online advertising
The European Commission has fined Google €1.49 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google has abused its market dominance by...
Ireland pledges €25m to the Syria Crisis in 2019
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. has reiterated Ireland’s support for those most affected...
Visit by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D. to France and Belgium to mark St. Patrick’s Day 2019
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., is today beginning a visit to France and...
Minister of State Ciarán Cannon announces an extra €1 Million in ESP funding for Irish communities abroad
Additional €1million funding will bring resources available for grants under the Emigrant Support Programme to €12.595million. Ireland’s Minister of State...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney welcomes Host Country Agreement with Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., has welcomed the signing of a Host Country...
New opinion poll finds that Ireland has a very positive attitude towards Europe
European Commission Representation in Ireland issued today the latest annual Eurobarometer report for Ireland. Compared to other EU Member States, the...
Minister Bruton Proposes New Law to Protect Children Online
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D., has today (Monday the 4th of March) announced that he...
Ireland Joins IGF as 71st Member, Commits to Sustainability in Mining
The Government of Ireland expressed its commitment to responsible governance of the mining sector by joining the Intergovernmental Forum on...
European Semester Winter Package: assessing Member States’ progress on economic and social priorities
In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States, the European Commission today stresses the...
Government publishes information to further assist businesses and citizens to prepare for Brexit
The Government today (Wednesday 27 Feb 2019) published a further range of practical advice to help businesses and citizens around...
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister Cannon launch ‘A Better World’, Ireland’s New Policy for International Development
Gender Equality Climate Action Good Governance Combatting Poverty Crucial Element of Global Ireland Plan for Doubling Ireland’s Impact by...
Government Publishes Brexit Omnibus Bill to prepare Ireland for no deal withdrawal by the UK
The Government this morning (Friday 22nd Feb 2019) published the ‘Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential...
European Commission intensifies “no-deal” customs preparedness outreach to EU businesses
Brussels, 18 February 2019 The European Commission has today stepped up its “no-deal” outreach to EU businesses in the area...
Tánaiste attends meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., is in Brussels today to attend a meeting...
Meeting between the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the...
All Island Civic Dialogue: 5th Plenary
Today, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D. joins An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., in...
All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit: Fifth Plenary Session Dublin Castle, Friday 15th February 2019
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar T.D., and An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney T.D., will host...
Online Passport Renewals Service receives National Adult Literacy Award
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, T.D. today welcomed news that the Online Passport Renewals...
Minister Madigan congratulates Element Pictures on BAFTA wins
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, extends her heartfelt congratulations to Element Pictures on receiving...
Joint statement by President Jean-Claude Juncker and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
The Withdrawal Agreement and the Political Declaration have been negotiated in good faith and have been agreed by all 27 Leaders of the European Union...
Tánaiste Simon Coveney announces Ireland’s support for Mr. Juan Guaidó
“I have repeatedly called for the urgent holding of free and fair Presidential elections in Venezuela in accordance with democratic...
