The Borrowers’ Forum is being hailed as a milestone in efforts to reform the international debt architecture, supported by the UN and emerging as a key part of the Sevilla Commitment outcome document. “This is not just talk – this is execution,” said Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr Rania Al-Mashat. “The Borrowers’ […]
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Tokyo, 30 June 2025 – Taoiseach Micheál Martin met today with Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in Tokyo to advance the growing partnership between Ireland and Japan. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation, deepening diplomatic ties, and reaffirming Ireland’s strategic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the meeting, Taoiseach Martin emphasized the shared […]
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Dublin, 30 June 2025 — The Minister for Older People, Mary Butler, has published the Health Information and Quality Authority’s (HIQA) report on the regulatory oversight by the Chief Inspector of designated centres for older people operated by Emeis Ireland. The report provides a detailed account of the regulatory history of Emeis Ireland’s nursing homes, […]
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“In the early morning hours of 13 June, a number of attacks took place in Tehran, and other parts of Iran,” said Stefan Priesner, UN Resident Coordinator in Iran. “Then over the next 12 days there were multiple attacks by either side…we know that there have been at least 627 people killed and almost 5,000 […]
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Following recent debate in the UK parliament, questions arose over why proposed spending to support disabled people appears costlier than expected. However, a growing body of international research shows that targeted assistance—especially in education and employment—delivers clear economic returns, improves lives, and eases public spending pressures. 📚 Education as an Economic Driver 💼 Employment: Returns […]
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Dublin, 2 July 2025 – Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has secured Cabinet approval for the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill, a key step in transposing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) into Irish law. The EMFA, an EU regulation adopted earlier this year, aims to strengthen media pluralism […]
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Dublin – 1 July 2025 – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, alongside Minister of State Michael Healy‑Rae TD, today announced funding awards totalling €1.68 million under an open call for farm safety, health, and wellbeing projects. A total of 40 initiatives were selected for support, focusing on farmer safety, physical […]
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the deal and bring an end to the months-long conflict. “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will […]
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that a trade deal with India is nearing completion, with expectations of significantly reduced tariffs and improved bilateral market access. “I think we are going to have a deal with India. And that is going to be a different kind of a deal. It is going […]
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