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I wanted to update you on measures taken by the Government to support people at this time. The National Public Health Emergency Team is continuously monitori...

As you know, the General Election is coming up and I am asking you for you No.1 vote. Here's a few things you should know about me, my priorities and why I w...

I recently launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2020. Both schemes will be open for applications until 31 Janua...

New classrooms to replace longstanding prefabs! I am delighted to announce news from Joe McHugh TD, Minister for Education, of six new classrooms for Scoil S...

I welcome the commencement of the Family Law Act 2019 by the Minister for Justice. Following commencement, the period of time during which a couple need to b...

The Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, has given the following update on the construction of a new permanent building for Stepaside Educate Together Seconda...

I utterly reject proposals by the controlling group of Fianna Fáil, the Green Party, and the Independents on Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to increas...

Inheritance Tax Cut, Funding for Amateur Dramatics, Free GP care for under-8s, Fuel Allowance increased, 1,000 new SNAs

Southside’s new schools revealed [Link attached] I welcome indications from the Department of Education that a new primary school for Goatstown and Stillorga...

As Fine Gael's Campaign Director for the Divorce Referendum I was proud to officially launch the Fine Gael YES campaign for the upcoming referendum on divorc...

I would like to warmly thank everyone from who took part in my specially organised walk for Fr Tony Coote earlier this year in Marlay Park. The walk was atte...

As a country, we must work to tackle climate change and reduce our own impact on the environment. Climate change is a priority for the Government - we recogn...

It was a pleasure opening Ireland's first ever National Biodiveristy Conference in Dublin Castle this week, where I announced a number of different Governme...

Speech at We Are Church Forum, Talbot Stillorgan Hotel Dublin – February 11th 2019 A Community of Faith: Why the Catholic Church should open all ministries t...

I am delighted that after many months and years of campaigning, the Government has agreed with my proposal to hold a referendum to reduce the waiting period ...

I am delighted to announce that the Government has allocated €1.5 million in new funding to Stillorgan Library, for a major redevelopment of a new multifunct...

The courtroom is a barbaric venue in which to pick over the carcass of a failed marriage, said Fiona Shackleton, Paul McCartney's divorce lawyer. This is an ...

It was an honour to officiate at the Centenary Commemoration of the RMS Leinster in Dún Laoghaire, in my role as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaelt...

I was delighted to announce that the Dundrum area will receive funding for an assessment of cultural and civic facilities, including a dedicated cultural cen...

I was delighted to allocate a capital grant of up to €100,000 to the Representative Church Body (RCB) Library in Churchtown for the digitisation of Church of...