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🇮🇪🇨🇦 Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed guests this evening at an official dinner in Dublin Castle.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed Prime Minister Mark Carney at Government Buildings. They discussed trade and investment, security, and life sciences, and announced a new bilateral co-operation framework.
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Live Press Conference - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Taoiseach Micheál Martin x.com/i/broadcasts/1yGBeeORM…
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👋 Welcome to Ireland to the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney!
A warm welcome to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the delegation from Canada as they arrive in Dublin Airport. Taoiseach Micheál Martin greeted them on arrival ahead of a full programme of engagements.
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Jun 13
👋 Welcome to Ireland to the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney!
A warm welcome to Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney and the delegation from Canada as they arrive in Dublin Airport. Taoiseach Micheál Martin greeted them on arrival ahead of a full programme of engagements.
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Jun 10
Competitiveness, values and security.
The core themes for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union have just been announced.
Ireland will take up the Presidency in three weeks' time.
Find out more: @Ireland2026eu
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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:
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Jun 8
€1.2 Million Funding Package to Support Volunteers and Grow Youth Services
For more information, visit gov.ie/department-of-educati…
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Jun 5
📳 Ireland to Introduce Cell Broadcast Technology for Emergency Public Alerts
For more information, visit gov.ie/department-of-culture…
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🎨 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.
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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.
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Jun 3
🎒 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
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💙 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.
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Jun 2
🦠 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
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May 30
☀️🍃 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-the-tao…
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May 28
⚖️ 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.
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May 28
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-social-…
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May 27
Ireland’s new strategy, Connecting for Life 2026–2035, sets out a national plan to further reduce suicide and self-harm over the next decade.
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May 27
⛽ The closing date for the Fuel Income Support Scheme has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, 2 June.
Farmers can apply online via My AgFood, while contractors can submit forms and receipts by email or post.
For more information, visit gov.ie/agriculture
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