TÁNAISTE Simon Harris paid tribute to the large Irish community that exists in California while on a visit to the state this week. Mr Harris met with Governor of California Gavin Newsom as part of an official visit focused on strengthening Ireland’s economic relationship and cultural ties with the state. “I was very pleased to meet Governor Gavin Newsom and to reflect on the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste highlights ‘significant’ Irish community in California while on US visit
Diaspora Minister confirms emigrant support programme now open for funding applications
IRELAND’S annual emigrant support programme (ESP) has now opened for funding applications. Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond confirmed the three-week window for applications to be made is open as of today. Under its ESP, the Irish Government provides grants to voluntary sector organisations who support Irish people and communities around the world. “For over 20 years now, the … [Read more...] about Diaspora Minister confirms emigrant support programme now open for funding applications
Ireland commits €3m to fund humanitarian projects in Ukraine
THE Irish Government has committed €3m in funding to support humanitarian projects in Ukraine. Three Irish NGOs currently operating in the region will receive €1m each to deliver “much-needed humanitarian assistance to people in Ukraine”, Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond confirmed this week. Concern, the Irish Red Cross and … [Read more...] about Ireland commits €3m to fund humanitarian projects in Ukraine
Annual funding of €15m will support ‘integral role’ of post offices in Irish society
THE post office network across Ireland will be supported by a €15m annual Government grant it was confirmed this week. The funding has been allocated to support a “sustainable nationwide post office network” the Government has announced, while acknowledging the “integral role” these local institutions play in society. The €15m has been confirmed as an annual figure to be paid … [Read more...] about Annual funding of €15m will support ‘integral role’ of post offices in Irish society
Security alert ends in Belfast after controlled explosion carried out on ‘viable device’
A SECURITY alert in Belfast has ended, the police have confirmed. The PSNI received reports that a suspected viable device has been found in the Divis Road areas of west Belfast at 10am yesterday morning (January 14). The discovery prompted a security alert which was in place in the area until last night. “We received a report at around 10.20 am on Wednesday, that a suspected … [Read more...] about Security alert ends in Belfast after controlled explosion carried out on ‘viable device’