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

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

I welcome the commencement of the Family Law Act 2019 by the Minister for Justice. Following commencement, the period of time during...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

I announced the appointment of five Cultural Ambassadors. The new positions will see high-profile figures from Ireland’s arts and culture...

Political Voices: the Participation of Women in Irish Public Life, 1918 – 2018 Since its inception in 2012, the Government’s Decades of...

Commemoration to mark the Centenary of the Soloheadbeg Ambush, Co. Tipperary The Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations, in...

I was delighted to officially announce the creation of 200 highly skilled jobs at Microsoft Ireland in Sandyford as the company makes key...

As a Government Minister, I work with fellow Ministers to ensure that we invest in education and provide students with the best possible...

On a momentous day for Irish heritage and sport, I recently announced that Hurling has achieved international recognition by UNESCO and...