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Operating hours of almost 50 libraries nationwide to extend thanks to €3m funding

Almost 50 library branches nationwide are set to benefit from over €3 million funding for self-service facilities. The funding will bolster the 'My Open Library' service, allowing library members to utilise services via extended opening hours ...

26 Jul 2022 at 13:24

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Pubs could double as cinemas and community hubs under new rural initiative

Pubs could be used as cinemas and digital hubs under a new pilot scheme launched to trial the initiative. Funding has been announced for the pilot programme for pubs to be used as community hubs in rural locations. The Minister for Rural and ...

25 Mar 2022 at 13:28

National News

€7million in funding launched to develop amenities in rural Irish communities

A €7million fund for the development of local facilities and amenities in rural areas across Ireland has been launched. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, announced details of the fund today (Thursday ...

24 Feb 2022 at 15:16

National News

Every family should be able to put bread on the table, admits minister

Ireland’s social protection minister said there should be no one in the country who cannot put bread on the table, but refused to commit to any further supports before the budget. Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys ...

25 May 2022 at 14:48

National News

Minister Humphreys 'absolutely determined' to expand school meals programme

A planned evaluation examining the expansion of the School Meals Programme has been announced by the Minister for Social Protection. The programme, which currently supports approximately 1,500 schools at a cost of €65million - ...

06 Apr 2022 at 17:14

National News

Almost 30 Irish towns and villages to benefit from €2.6m streetscape enhancement fund

Almost 30 towns and villages across Ireland are set to benefit from a €2.6 million fund to enhance streetscapes and shopfronts. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, today (August 30) made the ...

30 Aug 2022 at 11:56

Northern Ireland

Ulster Canal restoration hailed as ‘transformative’ cross-border project

The restoration of the Ulster Canal will be transformative for the cross-border area through which it flows, the Taoiseach has said. Micheal Martin was commenting after laying the foundation stone to mark the ...

30 Aug 2022 at 15:59

National News

Irish govt launches new €10m fund to support voluntary groups with energy costs

A new multi-million euro fund to support community and voluntary groups with increased energy costs will soon open for applications. The Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme was today (November 14) ...

14 Nov 2022 at 16:32

National News

Minister says social media users ‘should have to verify identity in order to send messages’

People should have to verify their identity before being able to send messages and make comments on social media, the Social Protection Minister has said. Heather Humphreys made the call in response to ...

15 Jan 2023 at 13:42

National News

Government to review laws in bid to clamp down on dog attacks

The Government is to reviews fines, enforcement, microchipping and the provision of dog wardens as part of a crackdown on dog attacks in local communities. A working group is to examine all the issues,...

10 Jan 2023 at 14:49

Taoiseach urges people to continue welcoming refugees from Ukraine

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Taoiseach urges people to continue ‘warmly’ welcoming refugees to Ireland

Taoiseach Micheal Martin has appealed for people to continue to “warmly” welcome Ukrainian refugees in their communities. Mr Martin said there should be consultation with communities about ...

21 Nov 2022 at 19:32

National News

New expanded fuel allowance scheme opens for applications

The government's new expanded fuel allowance scheme has now opened for applications. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, today (December 5) announced the news, which is ...

05 Dec 2022 at 13:02

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