Government of Ireland
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News and information from the Government of Ireland (profile previously known as Merrion Street).
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has met with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, as part of a two-day visit to Luxembourg. During the meeting, the Taoiseach and the Prime Minister discussed economic issues, including European competitiveness and EU-US trade negotiations.
The Government has announced €74 million in capital investment funding to improve water services in rural areas. The 291 projects receiving this funding will play a big part in providing robust water supplies throughout rural Ireland. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
This week Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Middletown Centre for Autism in Armagh. Middletown is an all-island centre for excellence in autism education and research, established as part of a range of education policy initiatives arising from the Good Friday Agreement.
More than 6,500 SMEs were supported by the National Enterprise Hub in its first year. Backed by the @DeptEnterprise and Enterprise Ireland, the Hub connected over 220,000 users to government supports and expert advice. Read more: shorturl.at/ph22X
More than 600km of cycle routes and walkways have been delivered since 2020. Walking and cycling take 530,000 cars off Dublin's roads every day, according to The Walking and Cycling Index. #YourJourneyCounts
The NTA is pleased to announce the opening of a new section of the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3, delivered by Dublin City Council. The NTA looks forward to the completion of this scheme so that more people can start their day, the Active Travel way. @DubCityCouncil
Watch live: Summer Economic Statement launch youtube.com/live/Hsn7KH-Nt…
National Development Plan Press Conference - watch live now youtube.com/live/x0FXR9b_N… via @YouTube
Government has today published the updated National Development Plan, with unprecedented levels of investment, to secure Ireland's future, unlock housing, upgrade water and energy infrastructure, deliver more roads, and provide better public transport gov.ie/en/department-…
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment @DarraghOBrienTD has set out Ireland’s commitment to sustainable development at the United Nations ‘High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development’ (HLPF) in New York today. Read more here: gov.ie/en/department-… @GovIE
Closing this Friday July 25th! We want to hear from you. Members of the public are invited to make submissions, observations and comments on the development of the fourth-cycle Water Action Plan bit.ly/4kB3Pbp
Warning Updates Status Orange Rain & thunderstorm warning for Dublin, Louth & Meath Valid: 00:00 21/07/25 to 14:00 21/07/25 Status Yellow Rain warning for Kildare, Wicklow & Monaghan Valid: 00:00 21/07/25 to 14:00 21/07/25 Stay safe and updated⚠️met.ie/warnings-tomor…
A new initiative, Global Talent Ireland, aims to attract outstanding international research leaders to Irish Higher Education Institutions and public research bodies. The recruitment drive is now open to prospective applicants. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
The Ireland Against Racism Fund is now open to applications from non-government and community organisations. The fund will offer up to €1 million to support support projects that combat racism and promote racial equality. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
A new strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland is currently being developed. For more information to complete the consultation click the link below: loom.ly/6I9fCg8
Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi at Government Buildings this morning. Read more: lnkd.in/ei5MW73a
The Office of Public Works (OPW) have announced that on Saturday 16 August there will be free admission to over 70 heritage sites across Ireland as part of National Heritage Week 2025. Visit heritageireland.ie and heritageweek.ie for a full list of 2025 events.
€498,000 in funding was announced today for ten youth-led climate justice projects happening across Ireland in 2025. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-…
The National Day of Commemoration occurs every year on the Sunday nearest July 11. It is fitting that we remember those Irishmen and Irishwomen who have died in past wars or on military service with the United Nations and other International organisations in the service of peace.
Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD today attended the annual National Day of Commemoration Ceremony. The ceremony honoured all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on military service with the United Nations and other International organisations in the service of peace.
