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NEW MOVE FOR DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE
As part of the Government's drive to streamline its communication and information services, my Department, the Department of Rural and Community Development has moved its website to gov.ie The Department is one of the first [...]
LIVING WITH DEMENTIA CONFERENCE
I was delighted to attend the Living with Dementia in Rural Ireland Conference at King House in Boyle, Co Roscommon, this afternoon. This year's theme for the conference was Disability and Human Rights with Dementia. [...]
WELCOME FUNDING INCREASE FOR MOUNTAIN RESCUE IRELAND
The Government has announced increased funding for mountain rescue teams around Ireland. Mountain Rescue Ireland (MRI), which includes ten rescue teams and the Search and Rescue Dogs Association among its members, will see its funding [...]
SWEDISH ROYAL VISIT
Today I had the pleasure of opening the Ireland-Sweden Digital Infrastructure Summit 2019 today at Ericsson in Athlone. I held a very informative bilateral meetings with the Swedish Minister for Energy and Digital Development Anders [...]
TAOISEACH SUPPORTS NEW PORTIUNCULA UNIT
I was very pleased to hear the Taoiseach say this week that the new 50-bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, should happen as soon as possible. It is a very positive sign. The Taoiseach acknowledged [...]
REHAB FUNDING WELCOME
I very much welcome news that the Government has agreed to provide an additional €2 million in funding for Rehab. The group faced a funding crisis as a result of additional health services it provided [...]