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12/07/2019
Ministers Madigan and Kyne reflect on landmark Dáil term which put Biodiversity, Creativity and Culture at heart of Government policy
Progress includes: Social Welfare Scheme for Self-Employed Artists scheme extended giving more self-employed artists in receipt of Jobseekers… -
10/07/2019
Minister Madigan announces measures to significantly increase funding for Public Art
Percent for Arts Scheme updated Supporting artists in Ireland Enhancing public spaces Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha… -
05/07/2019
Social Welfare Scheme for Self-Employed Artists extended to wider Creative Community
Ministers announce extension of Social Welfare Scheme for Self-Employed Artists from September The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,… -
03/07/2019
Gift of Connemara Pony marks new North South Co-operation in Conservation of Native Breeds
Connemara National Park gifts Pony to Tannaghmore Rare Breeds Animal Farm in exchange for rare Moiled Heifer The Department of… -
03/07/2019
New report details significant changes in wintering waterbird populations in Ireland
A new report from the Irish Wetland Bird Survey has found that the numbers of wintering waterbirds in Ireland are… -
28/06/2019
Minister Madigan Appoints New Chair of Culture Ireland Expert Advisory Committee
Josepha Madigan, TD Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has appointed Kieran Hanrahan as the new Chair of the… -
28/06/2019
Minister Madigan welcomes the opening of the Fort Protector Conservation Project and Old Fort Festival
Josepha Madigan, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, today welcomed the formal opening of the Fort Protector Conservation Project… -
27/06/2019
Public reminder of the dangers posed by wildfires and increased risk during hot spell
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is today issuing a reminder to the public, particularly to land-owners, of… -
27/06/2019
Increased Investment Approved for Gaeltacht Schools Language Assistants Scheme
3-year allocation worth up to €3.6m approved by Minister of State Seán Kyne for the scheme Schools to have Language… -
25/06/2019
Minister Madigan announces National Winner of the Heritage Emoji Design Competition
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, has praised school children for their work in protecting…
