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24 June 2022
Moynihan questions current petrol price disparity by comparing historic oil barrel costs
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24 June 2022
Minister Troy welcomes successful passage of Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 through Houses of the Oireachtas
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24 June 2022
John McGuinness welcomes sod turning on new €200m Glanbia cheese facility in Kilkenny
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24 June 2022
Minister of State Browne announces funding allocations for Youth Diversion Projects for 2022
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23 June 2022
Ó'Cuív welcomes offshore wind energy plans at Ros a’ Mhíl which could create 900 jobs
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23 June 2022
Radical reform needed to protect women in Ireland from the threat and fear of violence - O'Callaghan
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17 June 2022
Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomes recommendation by the European Commission that Ukraine be granted Candidate Status
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17 June 2022
MEP Kelleher welcomes proposal to exempt rooftop solar panels on homes from planning requirements
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17 June 2022
Minister McConalogue announces €300,000 funding for Agri-Food Tourism projects
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17 June 2022
Speech by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D., at the launch of the Wild Work Co-ordination Project
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17 June 2022
Minister McGrath announces next phase in Review of Freedom of Information Act
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17 June 2022
Minister Troy welcomes milestone on path to adoption new EU online safety rules
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17 June 2022
Statement from Taoiseach Micheál Martin on passing of Councillor Noel Collins
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15 June 2022
Taxi shortage in Dublin city centre leading to concerns over safety - McAuliffe
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15 June 2022
Dublin 7 Fruit & Vegetable Market must be re-opened without delay - Fitzpatrick
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10 June 2022
Minister McConalogue launches the Animal Welfare Grant Programme for Registered Animal Charities for 2022
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10 June 2022
Minister McGrath confirms commencement of formal pay negotiations with Public Service Unions and Association
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10 June 2022
Minister Donnelly publishes the General Scheme of the Health (Exemption for Children from Public In-Patient Charges) Bill 2022
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09 June 2022
Twitter must publish data on bots, fake accounts and harmful content - Malcolm Byrne
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09 June 2022
Keynote by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D., at Ireland’s second National Biodiversity Conference
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08 June 2022
Speech by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD; Plenary of the European Parliament
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26 May 2022
Minister Collins announces over 10,500 free or heavily subsidised courses for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work
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26 May 2022
Aindrias Moynihan: Action underway to streamline verification process for certain first-time passport applications
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26 May 2022
Ministers McConalogue announces €3m Investment Scheme for the Seed Potato Sector
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26 May 2022
Minister Michael McGrath visits New York and Washington for series of engagements
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26 May 2022
Minister McConalogue confirms that 128,360 BPS applications submitted by deadline
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26 May 2022
Aindrias Moynihan: unacceptable passport delays causing stress for people planning to travel
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20 May 2022
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes progress on terms and conditions for childcare professionals
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20 May 2022
Casey backs TY students campaign calling for photo-shopped or edited photos to carry a symbol on social media
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20 May 2022
Minister Byrne announces grants to help promote understanding of the EU and Ireland’s place in Europe
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20 May 2022
Backing Rural Ireland: Minister McConalogue announces €250,000 investment in Irish agricultural shows
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20 May 2022
MEP Kelleher warns of new campaign, based on falsehoods, to oppose WHO Pandemic Treaty
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19 May 2022
Casey backs TY students campaign calling for photo-shopped or edited photos to carry a symbol on social media
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16 May 2022
New Fianna Fáil Disability Network a crucial opportunity to ‘develop policy that will help society’
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13 May 2022
Minister Foley launches Report on the Review of Out-of-School Education Provision and outlines plan to implement its recommendations
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13 May 2022
McGreehan urges local farmers to apply for new €5m pilot Farm Environmental Study
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13 May 2022
McConalogue announces €45 million Brexit Seafood Processing Capital Support Scheme - driving value-added transformational change
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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
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13 May 2022
Brendan Smith: Bank employees deserve full union representation at all negotiations
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13 May 2022
Aindrias Moynihan: Fair reduction will make public transport more attractive option for young people
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05 May 2022
Kelleher and Cowen meet EU Energy Commissioner to discuss dysfunctional wholesale electricity market in Ireland
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05 May 2022
Ó Cuív proposes new bill to assist in identifying unclaimed safe deposit boxes and ones of historical importance
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05 May 2022
O’Sullivan: Restructuring of National Parks & Wildlife Service a great opportunity to protect and enhance our outstanding natural habitats
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05 May 2022
Smyth welcomes €10.5m fund for TV and radio to support climate action, live music, and Irish language broadcasting
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05 May 2022
Minister Foley announces €40m summer programme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage
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05 May 2022
Minister Foley launches Active Schools Week 2022 promoting wellbeing in school communities
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29 April 2022
Gallagher meets with Education Minister to support Bill to train teachers on occupational and mental health first aid
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29 April 2022
Minister for Health announces significant expansion of priority Women’s Health Services: Menopause Care, Postnatal Care & Endometriosis
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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
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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
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29 April 2022
Minister Foley announces addition of the Irish Second Level Students’ Union to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
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29 April 2022
Summer 2022 Legislation Programme published by Government Chief Whip Jack Chambers
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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
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29 April 2022
McConalogue announces approval of €32.7m Brexit investment in Public Marine Infrastructure
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27 April 2022
Aindrias Moynihan: Early opening of new N22 bypass at Macroom possible by end of 2022
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25 April 2022
Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the re-election of President Macron
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19 April 2022
Oration of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD Laying to Rest of Michael O’Kennedy
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14 April 2022
Minister Donnelly Announces Expansion Of Dental Services For Medical Card Holders
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14 April 2022
Minister McGrath welcomes Government approval of the Independent Hours Body’s Report
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14 April 2022
Minister Byrne meets Finland’s Minister Tuppurainen before Heads of Mission Conference
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14 April 2022
Minister Foley publishes Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 and announces payment of €50m in ICT grant funding for schools
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14 April 2022
Brendan Smith: Post Office network needs Government support to provide range of additional services
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14 April 2022
Minister Troy Publishes New Trade Strategy for Ireland to safeguard Irish Jobs & secure Future Investments
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12 April 2022
Cowen calls for gradual phase out of commercial sale of turf to reduce impact on certain homeowners
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10 April 2022
Speech of An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, Fianna Fáil 1916 Commemoration Arbour Hill, 10th April 2022
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08 April 2022
Speech of Uachtarán Fhianna Fáil, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, TD, National Youth Conference 2022
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08 April 2022
Minister McGrath welcomes the Establishment of Independent Review Panel into recruitment processes for Senior Public Service posts
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08 April 2022
Government will act to provide maternity leave for Councillors- Senator O’Loughlin
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08 April 2022
Minister Foley announces appointment of new National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
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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
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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
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08 April 2022
Resignations should be on the cards following deplorable delays at Dublin Airport - Senator Timmy Dooley
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07 April 2022
Barry Andrews MEP welcomes steps by European Parliament to guarantee the security of the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland.
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05 April 2022
EU Commission’s latest sanctions proposals on Russia are too weak - MEP Kelleher
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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.
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31 March 2022
Minister Ryan must listen to our energy regulator and support construction of Shannon LNG - MEP Kelleher
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31 March 2022
Statement by the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D. The Government’s response to the situation in Ukraine Dáil Éireann
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31 March 2022
O’Sullivan welcomes selection of Green Corridor as preferred route solution for M20
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31 March 2022
Lawless welcomes unique submission from prisoner as part of Joint Committee on Justice hearing
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31 March 2022
Minister Foley announces plan for reform of Senior Cycle education – Equity and Excellence for All
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31 March 2022
Minister McGrath launches public consultation on utilisation of National Lottery Funding
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31 March 2022
McAuliffe calls on Local Authorities to accelerate their plans to deliver affordable purchase homes on council land
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31 March 2022
O’Loughlin welcomes changes to blood donation criteria for gay and bisexual men
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31 March 2022
Brendan Smith: Welcome update on First Home Scheme as Housing For All plan bearing fruit
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31 March 2022
Aindrias Moynihan: ‘Long journey ahead to fully address substantial passport delays’
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31 March 2022
Minister McConalogue reminds buyers of agricultural and food products of one-month deadline to meet their legal supply agreement obligations
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31 March 2022
Improved Homes for Older People and those with a Disability as Minister O’Brien Announces over €80m in Funding
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31 March 2022
Kelleher criticises Mick Barry’s outrageous attack on EU Peacekeeping mission in Mali
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25 March 2022
European Parliament gives green light to extend ban on Roaming Charges - MEP Kelleher
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25 March 2022
Minister Foley announces significant capital investment in North Dublin City
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25 March 2022
McConalogue announces €25m Brexit Fisheries Local Action Group scheme to promote entrepreneurial activity and diversification in Coastal Communities
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25 March 2022
Byrne calls for private student accommodation companies to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
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25 March 2022
Ministers Foley and McGrath welcome acceptance by Forsa of offer of improved pay and conditions
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25 March 2022
Murnane O’Connor brings important Bill for thousands of septic tank owners before Oireachtas
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25 March 2022
War strategy needed to address agriculture input crisis - Senator Timmy Dooley
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25 March 2022
O’Loughlin urges the Department of Health to intervene to address the unsustainable staffing situation in the pharmacy sector
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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
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25 March 2022
Minister McConalogue announces targeted intervention package for the tillage sector and a multi-species swards initiative
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25 March 2022
Minister Foley invites applications from schools for funding to work together on Creative Projects
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25 March 2022
Brendan Smith: Urgent need to resolve NI Protocol issues so people can ‘get on with daily lives’
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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
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20 March 2022
Statement from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD on National Day of Remembrance and Recognition
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16 March 2022
Every resource must be made available to support our young carers - McGreehan
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16 March 2022
Leader of the Irish Delegation to the Council of Europe Senator Fiona O’Loughlin welcomes moves to exclude the Russian Federation
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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
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11 March 2022
Minister Foley announces commencement of arrangements in number of pilot areas aimed at increasing number of multi-denominational primary schools
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11 March 2022
Gallagher calls for action on undocumented Irish during US St.Patrick’s Day trip
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11 March 2022
Aindrias Moynihan welcomes signing of regulations to improve student grant scheme
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11 March 2022
Minister Foley announces €32 million major expansion of the DEIS programme incorporating 310 new schools
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11 March 2022
Ireland Should Ally with Other Non Aligned EU States and Shape Defence and Security Policy - Malcolm Byrne
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11 March 2022
Resumption of transatlantic flights from Shannon Airport a landmark day – Crowe
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