Senator Mary Seery-Kearney says days in politics don’t get better than this.

Minister Emer Higgins TD and Minister Dara Calleary have welcomed the Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 which will come into effect on Monday 1 July. The legislation further enhances the protection of

Historic moment tonight as the Automatic Enrolment Bill is passed by the Oireachtas. After decades of talking about it, Auto Enrolment will become a reality in Ireland in 2025 supporting hundreds of thousands of workers in their retirement

This week the Summer Programme kicked off in a record number schools across the country. I feel very lucky to have had a chance to visit some Galway students in their schools today - really looking forward to meeting many more across the country in the weeks ahead 👧🏽🧒🏼👦

📽️ Watch Minister Paschal Donohoe speak about what the publication of the Summer Economic Statement 2024 means for #Budget2025 📊 #SES

Closing todays National Enterprise Hub launch event Minister Emer Higgins TD said: “We have to make it easier, we have to make it simple and that’s exactly what the National Enterprise Hub is there for.”

The National Enterprise Hub is a one-stop shop where entrepreneurs and business leaders can easily find and learn about over 180 Government supports from 19 different Departments and State Agencies available to Irish businesses. Find out more at neh.gov.ie

There were 500,000 new jobs created in Ireland over the past 7 years. We are likely to add another 500,000 jobs over the next 15 years according to Central Statistics Office Ireland -> resulting in a record 3.2 million people at work. 🇮🇪🧑‍💼👍 cso.ie/en/releasesand…

My statement on US President Joe Biden.

Thank you Minister Emer Higgins TD and Irish Foreign Ministry for a great send-off today. Soon I will leave Éire. I thank all Irish friends and partners for your kindness, hospitality and support. I thank my good colleagues at the Embassy. It has been a privilege. I leave with good memories.❤️

Delighted today to announce a further expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme. ✅ Further 168 Primary Schools across every county to benefit ✅ Over 345,000 primary school children now eligible to receive Hot Meals

An important intervention by Heather Humphreys to extend hot school meals to another 168 schools. This programme has been life changing for children & parents across the country. It is our shared ambition to ensure every child gets a hot meal in school by 2025 gov.ie/en/press-relea…

This August bank holiday, let’s do all we can to save lives on our roads. Read my piece in today’s ⁦Irish Independent⁩ where I outline 5 priority areas of focus to improve road safety in Ireland independent.ie/opinion/commen…

I have spoken with Fr Paul Murphy this evening as he recovers from his surgery. A kind, decent, caring man, of great faith and humanity. It was an honour to speak with him and to let him know that the entire country is wishing him well in his recovery

Fine Gael is delivering for parents and working families. ✅ Cutting the cost of childcare ✅ Free schoolbooks up to Junior Cycle ✅ Hot school meals programme ✅ SUSI and PLC supports

Ministers Peter Burke and Emer Higgins TD have welcomed the Employment Permits Act 2024, which will come into force next Monday. This new Act will ensure a modern, flexible employment permits system which will benefit employers and permit holders alike. Read more👉

First time buyers have a choice: Up to €100,000 of support from Fine Gael or €4,500 from Sinn Féin.

Great pleasure to call on Hon’ble Emer Higgins TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business of Ireland. Grateful for her strong personal support for #IndiaIreland #friendship and encouragement to Indian community in Ireland.

Two medals for Ireland in under 5min! What an achievement. Congratulations to Orla Comerford who wins bronze in the 100m T13 at the Paralympic Games. A brilliant night for Ireland. We are so proud of our Paralympic team 🇮🇪

Opening today’s Hot100 Business Post event Minister Emer Higgins TD said: “The Business Post Hot 100 Start-ups for 2024 is about celebrating success, recognising innovators and inspiring entrepreneurs. The start-up environment in Ireland is in a strong place and this government