Press Releases

Government of Ireland

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, was today (Friday, 12 June 2026) in Castlebar to officially open the Lough Lannagh Dog Park. The purpose-built facility, which was awarded €100,000 in funding under...

EIN Presswire

ICDA announces the nominees for the 2026 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting, to be presented at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 8 July. BERLIN, GERMANY, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Casting Directors...

Government of Ireland

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, today announced €422,000 in development grants for Childminders.

Government of Ireland

Minister for Migration Colm Brophy has announced, with effect from Monday 15 June 2026, nationals of Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland.

Government of Ireland

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee TD today (11 June) held a call with Canada's Minister of National Defence, David J. McGuinty.

Government of Ireland

Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Wednesday June 10th) urged all water users, including anglers, boaters, canoeists and other river users to follow the Clean, Check, Dry biosecurity protocol to...

Government of Ireland

The Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O’Callaghan welcomes the commencement of the International Protection Act 2026 today (12 June). The legislation represents the most significant reform of Irish asylum laws in the history of...

Government of Ireland

Minister O’Donovan presented his priorities for the forthcoming Irish Presidency of the EU Council including protection of minors online and resilience Minister O’Donovan invited his fellow Ministers to an Informal Telecoms Council in Limerick in...

Government of Ireland

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley has today announced €200,000 in funding for two new nature-based play spaces in Clare and Limerick on International Day of Play. It is the first time that funding has been provided for...

Government of Ireland

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee TD, today hosted the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, at Iveagh House.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today (10 June) delivered a keynote address at the European Economic and Social Committee’s second annual All-Island Stakeholder Forum at Europe House.

Government of Ireland

Cindy Carroll appointed Chief Appeals Officer to the Tribunal for Asylum and Returns Appeals Minister(s) O’Callaghan and Brophy, announce the appointment of Cindy Carroll as the first Chief Appeals Officer to the Tribunal for Asylum and Returns...

Government of Ireland

“Following a positive meeting with stakeholders on 11 June, it is recognised that it is really important to get as many eligible vessel owners as possible engaged and included on the scheme.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (Wednesday June 10th) announced an additional €5 million in funding for urban nature-based solutions projects nationwide.

Indiana House Republican Causus

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 13, 2026) – Marion County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for Disability, Emer Higgins, delivered Ireland’s National Statement at the Conference of State Parties for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in UN headquarters today.

Government of Ireland

Minister highlights EU-wide priorities – on energy, climate and the environment – ahead of Ireland's Presidency Ireland prepares to lead on key, ambitious workstreams – as we approach our 6-month Presidency term Minister for Climate, Energy and...

Government of Ireland

Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Seán Canney, attended the EU Transport Council meeting in Luxembourg yesterday (8 June 2026), as Ireland prepares to take over the Presidency of...

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, today met with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, at Government Buildings.

Government of Ireland

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, will today (9 June) meet with his Canadian counterpart, Secretary of State for International Development the Honourable Randeep Sarai, in Ottawa.