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22/09/2017
Minister of State Joe McHugh announces that plans are to be developed for the provision of a purpose-built ferry for Toraigh and for an extension to Machaire Rabhartaigh Pier
ISLANDS Minister Joe McHugh has announced that his officials are to develop plans for the provision of a purpose-built… -
21/09/2017
First language plans approved under the language planning process by Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Joe McHugh TD
Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State for the Irish language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Joe McHugh T.D., announced today that… -
20/09/2017
Grant of €1,466 sanctioned by Minister of State McHugh for Lámha Beaga Montessori, Co. Donegal, to purchase educational materials
Joe McHugh T.D., Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, announced… -
20/09/2017
Grant of €1,199 sanctioned by Minister of State McHugh for Tearmann Éanna Teo, Co. Galway, to purchase CCTV/Security Cameras
Joe McHugh T.D., Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, today announced… -
19/09/2017
Crayfish Plague spreads to River Barrow and water users are urged to follow biosecurity advice to contain outbreak
Large numbers of dead freshwater crayfish were reported in the River Barrow in the stretch from Carlow to Graiguemanagh. It… -
17/09/2017
Statement from Joe McHugh T.D, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands in relation to the Passenger and Light Cargo Ferry Service for Toraigh, 2018 – 2023
On 8 September 2017, I announced that my Department had awarded the contract for the above service to Realt na… -
15/09/2017
Minister Humphreys launches – The Living Bog – Ireland’s largest single bog restoration project
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, has today launched The Living Bog Project in Clara, Co… -
14/09/2017
Allocation of €784,442 announced by Minister of State McHugh under the Language Assistants Scheme for the 2017/2018 school year
Joe McHugh T.D., Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, today announced that… -
14/09/2017
From Ploughing to Poetry: Minister Humphreys announces new mini arts-festival at the National Ploughing Championships
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, and Sheila Pratschke, Chair of the Arts Council, today… -
14/09/2017
Minister Humphreys pays tribute to JP Donleavy
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, has expressed her sadness on hearing of the passing…
