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Minister Humphreys publishes interim progress report on Action Plan for Rural Development

The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday) published an Interim Progress Report on Realising our Rural Potential, the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development.

New Bill will help protect us against cybercrime – Conway

Ten Post Offices in Waterford closed under Fianna Fáil's watch — Coffey

Fine Gael Waterford Senator Paudie Coffey said Fine Gael has halted the rapid decline in our post office network which took place under Fianna Fáil administrations.

Buttimer meets Russian Ambassador on LGBT issues

Rock Announces Industry Dialogue on Ticket Touting Legislation implementation

Statement by the Taoiseach During exchange of views with Michel Barnier, Chief EU Brexit Negotiator

I am pleased to address the House today in the presence of Michel Barnier. I thank him for his statement in which he outlined the complexities of the Brexit negotiations, and for his acknowledgement of their importance for Europe and of course for Ireland.

Programme for Government Annual Report launched

The Programme for a Partnership Government, published on 11 May 2016, sets out an ambitious programme of work to protect our growing economy and ensure that the results are felt by all citizens.

Let's plan Ireland's future at the heart of Europe - Richmond

Speaking on the Seanad's Order of Business today (Tuesday), Fine Gael Senator and Government Seanad spokesman on EU Affairs, Neale Richmond, called for a Seanad debate on the future of Europe and how Ireland's position might look in that future vision.

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, at Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal International Leaders Luncheon

We meet at the time of year that in Ireland is called Bealtaine, the Celtic season of the white fires, when we look ahead to the new life, new growth, new promise of the Summer.

Text alert system for hospital appointments would combat waiting lists- Neville

Fine Gael TD for Limerick County, Tom Neville, has called for all hospitals to use a text alert system to remind patients of their hospital appointments.

Comments by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, T.D., following European Council

I am glad that they recognise that we should move on to talk about the framework of the future relationship between the EU and the UK as soon as sufficient progress has been made on the withdrawal issues.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan TD welcomes outcome of European Council

I am pleased that the the intensive engagement by the Government with our EU partners has resulted in Ireland's concerns being reflected prominently in the EU's position for the upcoming Brexit negotiations as adopted by the European Council today.