Ministers McEntee and O’Gorman welcome publication of review of accommodation for victims of domestic violence

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today welcomed the publication of the Tusla review of accommodation services for victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The Ministers also outlined the priority areas for refuge provision, as well as long...
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Olympians Urge People to Rise to the Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s 65 Roses Day

In a challenge fit for an Olympian, Natalya Coyle and Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe are urging the people of Ireland to go for purple and undertake a 65 Roses Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s 65 Roses Day on Friday April 8. The husband-and-wife team are asking people to take up any...
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Government launches first ever Town Centre First policy

Major new strategy to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into town centres   Network of Town Regeneration Officers to drive future development   Unprecedented investment to make our towns better places to live, work and raise a family   Suite of supports and tools to help businesses...
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New hope for people with oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers on World Cancer Day

 Breakthrough Cancer Research announces exciting new cancer research that has unlocked the key to why some cancer cells are resistant to chemotherapy, which has led to a new Lithium Enhanced Chemotherapy treatment ~   “We were so thrilled to find a combination that could potentially make an impact on the...
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President Higgins to host meeting of key organisations to consider the contribution which they can make to strengthening gender equality

President marks Brigid’s Day with announcement of event to take place on International Women’s Day in Áras an Uachtaráin President Michael D. Higgins has announced that he and Sabina Higgins will host a special event on International Women’s Day, 8 March, which will bring together a wide range of organisations...
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