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We are now live from Dublin Castle for the launch of the programme and priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us at: - €1.2 Million Funding Package to Support Volunteers and Grow Youth Services For more information, visit gov.ie/department-of-…
- 📳 Ireland to Introduce Cell Broadcast Technology for Emergency Public Alerts For more information, visit gov.ie/department-of-…
- 🎨 A total of 41 grants have been awarded under the 2026 ‘After Hours at the Museum’ scheme, supporting museums and galleries nationwide to extend opening hours and host evening events. Visit gov.ie/news for more information.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin traveled to Budapest, Hungary, today for a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, Ágnes Forsthoffer. The meeting is part of the Taoiseach’s programme of visits ahead of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU.
- 🎒 Applications for the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance 2026 are now open. Check your eligibility and apply before 30 September at MyWelfare.ie
- 💙 Best of luck to all Leaving Certificate students starting their exams. Remember to look after your wellbeing: stay active, get enough sleep, take breaks, and be kind to yourself.
- 🦠 New Biosecurity Advisory Scheme to support animal health on Irish farms €8.6 million in funding will support 26,000 on-farm biosecurity assessments and veterinary consultations. More information at gov.ie/agriculture
- ☀️🍃 The latest Climate Action Newsletter is now live! Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on Ireland's climate action progress at gov.ie/department-of-…
- ⚖️ New Minister of State appointed The Government has formally appointed Catherine Ardagh as Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with special responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth Justice.
- A new Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030 has been launched, outlining a national strategy to reduce poverty and improve social inclusion over the next five years. For more information, visit gov.ie/department-of-…
