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1,200 students to be accommodated in 2 new post-primary schools in south Cork - Buttimer

Patronage of new Cork schools awarded to the Edmund Rice Schools Trust and Educate together following consultation with local parents.

€100m data centre and 150 construction jobs a significant boost for Dublin West - Keating

Speaking following the initiation of the construction stage of a €100 million data centre in west Dublin this morning (Thursday), Fine Gael Dublin Mid West Deputy, Derek Keating said the project will be a huge addition to the area, which hopes to attract similar investment projects in the coming years.

Statement by Minister for Health on Remuneration in Section 38 Organisations

The Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, has today received an update from the Health Service Executive (HSE) on the steps being taken to ensure compliance with public sector pay policy in Section 38 agencies.

Creation of 58,000 jobs in last year shows Govt approach is working

Govt tourism plan is working: 25% of jobs growth in accommodation & food service sector - Varadkar

A quarter of all employment growth is in the accommodation & food service sector which shows that Government measures to boost tourism continue to produce results, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar said today.

Minister Fitzgerald launches the first results from Growing Up in Ireland describing the lives of Irish 5 year olds

Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has today welcomed the publication of the first set of key findings on Irish 5 year olds from the ‘Growing Up in Ireland’ longitudinal study of children which is commissioned and funded by her Department.

Government announces €30m investment in new ABC (Area-Based Childhood) Programme

Minister Fitzgerald confirms 13 sites to benefit from new early intervention programme.

FG/Labour Govt committed to tackling homelessness - Byrne

Budget of €45m used to support homeless services; a fact which Sinn Féin chooses to ignore.

€2m delivered to support children and parents through early intervention in Dublin Central - Donohoe

Grangegorman and Dublin Docklands & East Inner City to benefit from ABC Programme

Bill will provide legal and emotional closure for loved ones