COVID-19: What You Need To Know
I wanted to update you on measures taken by the Government to support people at this time. The National Public Health Emergency Team is...
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€4.3m fund for conservation and repair of Ireland’s protected historic structures
I recently launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2020. Both schemes will be open for...
Family Law Act 2019 Commenced
I welcome the commencement of the Family Law Act 2019 by the Minister for Justice. Following commencement, the period of time during...
Budget 2020: a good deal for families in Dublin Rathdown
Inheritance Tax Cut, Funding for Amateur Dramatics, Free GP care for under-8s, Fuel Allowance increased, 1,000 new SNAs
Divorce Referendum 24 May 2019
As Fine Gael's Campaign Director for the Divorce Referendum I was proud to officially launch the Fine Gael YES campaign for the upcoming...
FOCUS ON: Climate Change
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...
Opening Ireland's first National Biodiversity Conference
It was a pleasure opening Ireland's first ever National Biodiveristy Conference in Dublin Castle this week, where I announced a number...
Speech to We Are Church on women in the priesthood
Speech at We Are Church Forum, Talbot Stillorgan Hotel Dublin – February 11th 2019 A Community of Faith: Why the Catholic Church should...
Government announce long-awaited divorce referendum
I am delighted that after many months and years of campaigning, the Government has agreed with my proposal to hold a referendum to reduce...
Irish Independent article on reforming divorce laws
The courtroom is a barbaric venue in which to pick over the carcass of a failed marriage, said Fiona Shackleton, Paul McCartney's divorce...
Leading the centenary commemoration of the RMS Leinster
It was an honour to officiate at the Centenary Commemoration of the RMS Leinster in Dún Laoghaire, in my role as Minister for Culture,...
Cultural Ambassadors announced
I announced the appointment of five Cultural Ambassadors. The new positions will see high-profile figures from Ireland’s arts and culture...
“100 years on, Countess Markievicz’s work remains unfinished - we must ensure work continues”
Political Voices: the Participation of Women in Irish Public Life, 1918 – 2018 Since its inception in 2012, the Government’s Decades of...
'History is never simple' - Soloheadbeg Centenary Commemoration
Commemoration to mark the Centenary of the Soloheadbeg Ambush, Co. Tipperary The Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations, in...
New Jobs in Microsoft and Eurofins in Sandyford
I was delighted to officially announce the creation of 200 highly skilled jobs at Microsoft Ireland in Sandyford as the company makes key...
Investing in education
As a Government Minister, I work with fellow Ministers to ensure that we invest in education and provide students with the best possible...
Hurling and camogie given global heritage status!
On a momentous day for Irish heritage and sport, I recently announced that Hurling has achieved international recognition by UNESCO and...
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