Celebrate Ireland's fascinating wildlife and habitats this year at free events nationwide this Biodiversity Week. Learn more about the natural world surrounding you and how to take actions that support wildlife and our own health.
Have a read of the Biodiversity Action Guide here: assets.gov.ie/static/documents/0aa57bc5/Built_for_Nature_OPW_Biodiversity_Action_Guide.pdf
Energy costs are impacting everyone. That’s why Government has introduced a range of supports to ease the pressure. We’re helping households, farms and businesses to lower costs with grants for energy upgrades and free upgrades for those who need it most. In the meantime, small changes at home, and on the move, can help your energy go further.
Saving Energy Saves Money 💡
Visit gov.ie/ReduceYourUse for advice and supports.
🚴 There’s never been a better time to get on a bike!
The purpose of Bike Week is to encourage new, occasional, and seasoned cyclists to make cycling part of their lifestyle.
Bike Week 2026 runs until this Sunday, 17th May 2026.
For more information, visit transportforireland.ie
The Shared Island Initiative 2025 Report highlights how the Government continues to engage with all communities and traditions to build a more connected, sustainable and prosperous future for everyone on the island of Ireland.
Over €100 million from the Shared Island Fund to support 14 new projects and programmes was announced in 2025. These investments bring total Shared Island Fund commitments to over €600 million across more than 35 projects to date, delivering real benefits for communities across the island.
Find out more about these projects and the work of the Shared Island Initiative at gov.ie/sharedisland
We’ve a whole host of events happening this Biodiversity Week! From Pollinators Paradise Walks to Mini Beast Safari’s there’s something for everyone.
Full list of events at heritageireland.ie - Link in Bio
#BiodiversityWeek #Biodiversity #BiodiversityWeek2026 #NatureEvents #PollinatorsParadise #MiniBeastSafari #WildlifeWalks #NatureLovers #Conservation #ProtectNature
Energy costs are impacting everyone. That’s why Government has introduced a range of supports to ease the pressure. We’re helping households, farms and businesses to lower costs with grants for energy upgrades and free upgrades for those who need it most. In the meantime, small changes at home, and on the move, can help your energy go further.
Saving Energy Saves Money 💡
Visit gov.ie/ReduceYourUse for advice and supports.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin attends The Cost of Disability - Strategic Focus Network Summit taking place in the Aviva Stadium today.
The purpose of the Summit is to support discussion and shared learning to help shape future policy. The Summit will explore both a Cost of Disability payment and the wider cost of disability issues that need to be addressed across Government.
For more information about today’s Summit, visit gov.ie/department-of-social-protection
Social inclusion is central to the work of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs)
Cork City LCDC has a role in overseeing several social inclusion projects including the Niche Health Project. Niche has supported the health and wellbeing of the residents of Hollyhill and Knocknaheeny and enabled them to thrive.
To find out more about LCDCs visit gov.ie/LCDC
#lcdclechéile
Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, to Government Buildings yesterday.
The opening of the new Barbados Embassy in Dublin marks a significant milestone in our enduring historical ties and our growing economic partnership.
New regulations signed today will introduce a clear and predictable scale of fees for environmental judicial reviews.
The changes aim to provide greater certainty around legal costs while maintaining access to justice and supporting the delivery of key infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
The regulations will come into effect on 18 May 2026.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/press-releases/ministers-obrien-and-chambers-sign-regulations-to-give-effect-to-scale-of-fees-for-environmental-judicial-reviews/
