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20 May 2022

Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes progress on terms and conditions for childcare professionals

20 May 2022

Smyth welcomes commencement of GLAS balancing payments

20 May 2022

Casey backs TY students campaign calling for photo-shopped or edited photos to carry a symbol on social media

20 May 2022

Minister Byrne announces grants to help promote understanding of the EU and Ireland’s place in Europe

20 May 2022

Backing Rural Ireland: Minister McConalogue announces €250,000 investment in Irish agricultural shows

20 May 2022

James Lawless: New Gambling Bill will aim to stop problem gambling at source

20 May 2022

MEP Kelleher warns of new campaign, based on falsehoods, to oppose WHO Pandemic Treaty

19 May 2022

Smyth drives initiative for Cavan-Monaghan refuge

19 May 2022

Casey backs TY students campaign calling for photo-shopped or edited photos to carry a symbol on social media

16 May 2022

New Fianna Fáil Disability Network a crucial opportunity to ‘develop policy that will help society’

13 May 2022

More resources required to tackle unauthorised developments - O'Loughlin

13 May 2022

Minister Foley launches Report on the Review of Out-of-School Education Provision and outlines plan to implement its recommendations

13 May 2022

McGreehan urges local farmers to apply for new €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study

13 May 2022

McConalogue announces €45 million Brexit Seafood Processing Capital Support Scheme - driving value-added transformational change

13 May 2022

Speech by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. at the Dublin Climate Summit

13 May 2022

Minister announces extension of transition period for the requirement of a veterinary prescription for anti-parasitic medicines and the introduction of mandatory electronic prescriptions

13 May 2022

Brendan Smith: Bank employees deserve full union representation at all negotiations

13 May 2022

Aindrias Moynihan: Fair reduction will make public transport more attractive option for young people

05 May 2022

Minister O’Brien Welcomes Approval To The Affordable Housing Bill 2021

05 May 2022

Kelleher and Cowen meet EU Energy Commissioner to discuss dysfunctional wholesale electricity market in Ireland

05 May 2022

Ó Cuív proposes new bill to assist in identifying unclaimed safe deposit boxes and ones of historical importance

05 May 2022

O’Sullivan: Restructuring of National Parks & Wildlife Service a great opportunity to protect and enhance our outstanding natural habitats

05 May 2022

Smyth welcomes €10.5m fund for TV and radio to support climate action, live music, and Irish language broadcasting

05 May 2022

Minister Troy appoints Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum

05 May 2022

Minister Foley announces €40m summer programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage

05 May 2022

Minister Foley launches Active Schools Week 2022 promoting wellbeing in school communities

29 April 2022

Gallagher meets with Education Minister to support Bill to train teachers on occupational and mental health first aid

29 April 2022

Minister for Health announces significant expansion of priority Women’s Health Services: Menopause Care, Postnatal Care & Endometriosis

29 April 2022

Opening remarks by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD Launch of ESRI Shared Island report A North-South Comparison of Education and Training Systems: Lessons for Policy

29 April 2022

Opening statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD - Meeting with Joint Committee on Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement on Shared Island initiative

29 April 2022

Minister McConalogue meets US Agriculture Secretary in Washington DC

29 April 2022

Minister Foley announces addition of the Irish Second Level Students’ Union to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

29 April 2022

Summer 2022 Legislation Programme published by Government Chief Whip Jack Chambers

29 April 2022

Minister for Health Receives Cabinet Approval to Abolish Public In-Patient Charges for Children Legislation to Provide for the Abolition of Public In-Patient Charges for Children

29 April 2022

McConalogue announces approval of €32.7m Brexit investment in Public Marine Infrastructure

27 April 2022

Aindrias Moynihan: Early opening of new N22 bypass at Macroom possible by end of 2022

25 April 2022

Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the re-election of President Macron

19 April 2022

Oration of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD Laying to Rest of Michael O’Kennedy

16 April 2022

Taoiseach Micheál Martin on former Minister Micheal O’Kennedy

14 April 2022

Minister Donnelly Announces Expansion Of Dental Services For Medical Card Holders

14 April 2022

Minister McGrath welcomes Government approval of the Independent Hours Body’s Report

14 April 2022

McConalogue secures support package for pig and horticulture farmers

14 April 2022

Minister Byrne meets Finland’s Minister Tuppurainen before Heads of Mission Conference

14 April 2022

Minister Foley publishes Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 and announces payment of €50m in ICT grant funding for schools

14 April 2022

Brendan Smith: Post Office network needs Government support to provide range of additional services

14 April 2022

Minister Troy Publishes New Trade Strategy for Ireland to safeguard Irish Jobs & secure Future Investments

14 April 2022

Smyth welcomes opening of Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme

14 April 2022

Minister McConalogue announces increase to TAMS Costings

13 April 2022

Cowen to meet Minister Ryan over commercial turf sale ban concerns

12 April 2022

Cowen calls for gradual phase out of commercial sale of turf to reduce impact on certain homeowners

10 April 2022

Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, 10th April 2022

08 April 2022

Speech of Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, TD, National Youth Conference 2022

08 April 2022

McConalogue welcomes European Commission response to Ukraine Crisis

08 April 2022

Minister McGrath welcomes the Establishment of Independent Review Panel into recruitment processes for Senior Public Service posts

08 April 2022

Government will act to provide maternity leave for Councillors- Senator O’Loughlin

08 April 2022

Minister Foley announces appointment of new National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

08 April 2022

Response by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD to the Statement of President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Joint Sitting of Houses of the Oireachtas

08 April 2022

Minister for Health announces those aged 65 years and older and those who are immunocompromised should receive a second booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

08 April 2022

Resignations should be on the cards following deplorable delays at Dublin Airport - Senator Timmy Dooley

08 April 2022

Smyth welcomes initiative to support the arts and creative practice

08 April 2022

Minister of State Browne launches Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

07 April 2022

Barry Andrews MEP welcomes steps by European Parliament to guarantee the security of the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland.

06 April 2022

McAuliffe calls for armed Garda presence to tackle Finglas feud

05 April 2022

EU Commission’s latest sanctions proposals on Russia are too weak - MEP Kelleher

04 April 2022

Barry Andrews MEP welcomes the establishment by the EU of a Joint Investigation Team with Ukraine to collect evidence and investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity.

31 March 2022

Minister McGrath publishes Civil Service Blended Working Policy Framework

31 March 2022

Minister Ryan must listen to our energy regulator and support construction of Shannon LNG - MEP Kelleher

31 March 2022

Statement by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. The Government’s response to the situation in Ukraine Dáil Éireann

31 March 2022

€3.2 million Boost to Swimming Pool Operators

31 March 2022

Paul McAuliffe: Electoral Reform Bill will protect our democracy

31 March 2022

O’Sullivan welcomes selection of Green Corridor as preferred route solution for M20

31 March 2022

Lawless welcomes unique submission from prisoner as part of Joint Committee on Justice hearing

31 March 2022

Minister Foley announces plan for reform of Senior Cycle education – Equity and Excellence for All

31 March 2022

Councils Can Use CCTV Later this Year to Catch Illegal Dumping

31 March 2022

Minister McGrath launches public consultation on utilisation of National Lottery Funding

31 March 2022

McAuliffe calls on Local Authorities to accelerate their plans to deliver affordable purchase homes on council land

31 March 2022

O’Loughlin welcomes changes to blood donation criteria for gay and bisexual men

31 March 2022

Brendan Smith: Welcome update on First Home Scheme as Housing For All plan bearing fruit

31 March 2022

Aindrias Moynihan: ‘Long journey ahead to fully address substantial passport delays’

31 March 2022

Minister McConalogue reminds buyers of agricultural and food products of one-month deadline to meet their legal supply agreement obligations

31 March 2022

Improved Homes for Older People and those with a Disability as Minister O’Brien Announces over €80m in Funding

31 March 2022

Kelleher criticises Mick Barry’s outrageous attack on EU Peacekeeping mission in Mali

25 March 2022

Adejinmi welcomes launch of Fianna Fáil Migrants' Network

25 March 2022

European Parliament gives green light to extend ban on Roaming Charges - MEP Kelleher

25 March 2022

Minister Foley announces significant capital investment in North Dublin City

25 March 2022

McConalogue announces €25m Brexit Fisheries Local Action Group scheme to promote entrepreneurial activity and diversification in Coastal Communities

25 March 2022

Byrne calls for private student accommodation companies to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

25 March 2022

Minister Troy announces €17 million in Regional Enterprise funding

25 March 2022

Ministers Foley and McGrath welcome acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions

25 March 2022

Murnane O’Connor brings important Bill for thousands of septic tank owners before Oireachtas

25 March 2022

War strategy needed to address agriculture input crisis - Senator Timmy Dooley

25 March 2022

O’Loughlin urges the Department of Health to intervene to address the unsustainable staffing situation in the pharmacy sector

25 March 2022

Minister Foley announces establishment of new special school in Cork and provides update on expansion of existing special class and special school capacity in Cork and Dublin

25 March 2022

Smyth issues advice for those affected by Ulster Bank closures

25 March 2022

Minister McConalogue announces targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species swards initiative

25 March 2022

Minister Foley invites applications from schools for funding to work together on Creative Projects

25 March 2022

Brendan Smith: Urgent need to resolve NI Protocol issues so people can ‘get on with daily lives’

23 March 2022

Taoiseach and Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil Micheál Martin TD has said he is deeply saddened to learn of the death today of former Fianna Fáil TD, Senator and Councillor Dr Dermot Fitzpatrick

23 March 2022

Adejinmi welcomes launch of Fianna Fáil Migrants' Network

20 March 2022

Statement from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD on National Day of Remembrance and Recognition

16 March 2022

Every resource must be made available to support our young carers - McGreehan

16 March 2022

Leader of the Irish Delegation to the Council of Europe Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes moves to exclude the Russian Federation

14 March 2022

Smyth receives update on new Youth Mental Health Service in Castleblayney

11 March 2022

Children, young people and adults with disabilities have a right to have their needs met at each stage of their life - Moynihan

11 March 2022

Minister for Health launches first Women's Health Action Plan

11 March 2022

Minister Foley announces commencement of arrangements in number of pilot areas aimed at increasing number of multi-denominational primary schools

11 March 2022

Gallagher calls for action on undocumented Irish during US St.Patrick’s Day trip

11 March 2022

Aindrias Moynihan welcomes signing of regulations to improve student grant scheme

11 March 2022

Minister Collins launches National Sales Apprenticeship Programme

11 March 2022

Minister Foley announces €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 310 new schools

11 March 2022

Ireland Should Ally with Other Non Aligned EU States and Shape Defence and Security Policy - Malcolm Byrne

11 March 2022

Airport drop off charge should be scrapped- McAuliffe

11 March 2022

Resumption of transatlantic flights from Shannon Airport a landmark day – Crowe

11 March 2022

Minister McGrath announces 17 projects to be supported under the Public Service Innovation Fund 2022

11 March 2022

Cowen welcomes launch of accommodation pledge register to support Ukrainian refugees

11 March 2022

Minister Troy launches North-West Regional Enterprise Plan for Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo

11 March 2022

Minister Collins announces roll out of free period products in further education and training sector

11 March 2022

McConalogue announces opening of €7 million Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme for applications

10 March 2022

Kelleher raises need for VAT flexibility at EU level to deal with home heating oil price surges

09 March 2022

Speech by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD at a Fianna Fáil International Women’s Day ‘Break the Bias’ Event

08 March 2022

Minister for Health launches first Women's Health Action Plan

08 March 2022

McAuliffe welcomes timeline on citizens assembly on drugs

08 March 2022

Ireland must have an open robust national debate on security and defence - now - Barry Andrews MEP

04 March 2022

Lahart lends support to taxi drivers experiencing significant cost challenges

04 March 2022

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler launches the first meeting of the Cross-Departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Health Care Assistants

04 March 2022

O’Loughlin calls for ban on plastic wrap

03 March 2022

Ministers Foley announces establishment of scheme to provide Irish Sign Language Support for children whose primary language is Irish Sign Language (ISL) and who are attending recognised schools

03 March 2022

Minister for Health publishes HSE National Service Plan for 2022

03 March 2022

Murnane O’Connor welcomes latest State of the Nation’s Children report

03 March 2022

Gambling Regulator position now open - Minister Browne

03 March 2022

Taoiseach Micheál Martin awards over €37m under Shared Island North-South Research Programme

03 March 2022

McConalogue emphasises need for EU solidarity in dealing with the agri-food impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

02 March 2022

Dooley calls for cancellation of World Ploughing Championships in Russia

02 March 2022

IPCC report brings the need for action on climate change into sharp focus - O’Sullivan

02 March 2022

Minister Collins launches the Education and Training Boards Ireland Strategic Framework for Outdoor Education and Training Centres

28 February 2022

Fianna Fáil Senator and Co-President of the ALDE party, Timmy Dooley, welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his party into the ALDE group

25 February 2022

Minister Butler announces additional investment in primary care psychology and mental health as part of 2022 Waiting List Action Plan

25 February 2022

Minister Troy welcomes approval of General Approach for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

25 February 2022

Aindrias Moynihan: Unaware PAYE workers could be entitled to repayments from Revenue

25 February 2022

Senator O’Loughlin calls for ICTU affiliation for Defence Forces representatives to be prioritised

25 February 2022

Minister McConalogue announces a support scheme with a fund of €7 million for pig producers

25 February 2022

Ministers Foley and McGrath welcome agreement to ballot on proposals for school secretaries claim

25 February 2022

Minister for Health launches €350 million 2022 Waiting List Action Plan

24 February 2022

Safe and legal pathways must be found for those who are fleeing from Ukraine - Barry Andrews MEP

24 February 2022

Statement by the Taoiseach Micheál Martin

18 February 2022

Minister Butler welcomes updated Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Nursing Homes

17 February 2022

Minister McConalogue announces progress on Saudi beef market access

17 February 2022

Minister Foley establishes Steering Committee to develop new Action Plan on Bullying

17 February 2022

Minister McGrath Publishes General Scheme to Amend Ireland’s Lobbying Legislation

17 February 2022

Minister O’Brien approves standards for Approved Housing Bodies Sector

17 February 2022

Minister McConalogue concludes first leg of trade mission in Dubai and mission moves to Riyadh

17 February 2022

Public’s view sought on providing more changing places toilets for disabled people – McGreehan

17 February 2022

Murnane O’Connor extends thoughts to families engaged in surrogacy with Ukraine at present

17 February 2022

Brendan Smith urges creation of dedicated fund for Enterprise Centres

16 February 2022

Kelleher welcomes Supreme Court decision to dismiss An Taisce appeal against Glanbia facility in Belview, Co. Kilkenny

16 February 2022

Aindrias Moynihan urges swift action to process Illness and Enhanced Illness payments for families