Issues
Food Sector
Spotlight on the Irish Food Sector – Export growth
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food reported that in the January to May period this year, food exports had grown by 13%, with estimated growth of €600 million for the second consecutive year….
Defence Forces
National Day of Commemoration
The National Day of Commemoration to honour all those Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations was held on Sunday July 10th. For the first time this year as well as…
International
Promoting Ireland Abroad
On the 1st and 2nd of June The Department of Foreign Affairs organised a Conference of the Heads of Irish Diplomatic Missions abroad. The theme of this Ambassadors’ Conference was “Promoting Ireland Abroad”…
Defence Forces
Irish Defence Forces – aiding Irish citizens
While the Irish Army have become well known internationally as a peace keeping force, with tours recently in Chad, Kosovo and a new tour to Lebanon starting in May 2011 , the Defence Forces also play a hugely important role in the lives of Irish citi
Environment
Green Schools – Flying the flag for the environment
Green-Schools is an international programme which acknowledges and rewards schoolwide environmental education and action. The programme in Ireland is managed by An Taisce and internationally…
Heritage
The OPW – Serving our Heritage
The OPW is the Government Department that focuses on property maintenance, property management, architectural and engineering services, heritage services, project management and procurement services.

