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The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has secured Government approval to publish the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022.

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The Government has reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings which will ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combatting climate change and leave the planet in a better shape for our children.

Minister Catherine Martin has today extended the Night-Time Economy Support Scheme with an additional investment of €1.4m bringing the total allocated to this Scheme to €4m. The Scheme will be extended until 12 noon on the 10th of August or until the funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.

Minister, Helen McEntee, announces that the Government has approved commencement of the process to appoint two additional Commissioners to support the evolving organisational structure, governance and business needs of the Data Protection Commission

The Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys, TD, hosted the Department’s annual Pre-Budget Forum in Farmleigh House today.

The Government today published a revised Statement on the Role of Data Centres in Ireland’s Enterprise Strategy.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Tuesday, July 26th) announced an investment of over €3.1 million in 46 library branches across the country.

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD today announced approval for a scheme which will provide €20 million in funding for capital investments to accelerate the sustainable growth of the Aquaculture Sector.