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Once a Bill has been passed by the Dáil and Seanad, the President signs it into law. It becomes an Act and is added to the Statute Book.

Making new laws is one of the main tasks of the Oireachtas. A draft of a proposed new law is called a Bill. Once a Bill is signed into law by the President, it becomes an Act and is added to the Statute Book. The Oireachtas passes approximately 40 Acts each year.

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A Closer Look At My Work

Government invites applications for Civil Society Fund

by Elodie Golden | September 20, 2023 | Activitism, Funding | 0 Comments

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Seán Fleming T.D. seeks applications to Irish Aid’s 2024 Civil Society Fund competition and announced an increase in the maximum available annual grant. The Fund supports NGOs to implement projects in...

Government approves additional €5.7 million for Galway County Council

by Elodie Golden | September 19, 2023 | Galway, Galway East, Galways Fair Share | 0 Comments

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed an increased allocation of over €5.7 million in funding being provided to Galway County Council by Government, as approved by Cabinet today, Wednesday 6th September. The...

Government Announces Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Promotion Projects for 2023-2024

by Elodie Golden | September 15, 2023 | Agri-tourism, Agriculture, Farmers, forestry | 0 Comments

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has today announced a public call for innovative projects which support and highlight the environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry, forests and timber...

The Children and Gambling: Evidence to inform regulation and responses in Ireland report, published by the Institute of Public Health, is the first study into the gambling activities of children aged 16 years in Ireland.

by Elodie Golden | September 12, 2023 | Children, Childrens Mental Health, Gambling, Gambling Control Bill | 0 Comments

The Minister for State with responsibility for Law Reform and Youth Justice, James Browne supports the publication of a landmark new report today into the gambling habits of teenagers in Ireland. The Children and Gambling: Evidence to inform regulation and responses...

Government announces significant capital investment for two projects in Count Galway

by Elodie Golden | September 12, 2023 | Apprenticeships, education, Equal Rights | 0 Comments

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today announced funding for two projects at locations run by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. The Petersburg Outdoor Education and Training Centre in...

Minister Rabbitte has welcomed the further expansion of eligibility for GP visit cards – GP Card Expansion Making Healthcare More Affordable

by Elodie Golden | September 12, 2023 | AI in Health, Health, Health Technology, Healthcare | 0 Comments

From September 11th some 215,000 people are newly eligible to apply for the cards. It is part of the biggest expansion in eligibility for free GP care in the history of the state happening this year and covering up to 500,000 people. Minister Rabbitte said: This is...

Dip Donate Nominate

by Elodie Golden | September 2, 2023 | Fundraiser | 0 Comments

Portumna GAA and Portumna Camogie have partnered with Cancer Fund for Children in 2023 to raise funds with a novel campaign called Dip Donate Nominate. The campaign is well underway with well know sport stars dipping and nominating. The mission is simple: Dip yourself...

Government approves funding to support 370 Parent and Toddler Groups Nationwide

by Elodie Golden | September 1, 2023 | Child Benefit, Child Welfare, Childcare Providers, Children | 0 Comments

Minister O’Gorman approves funding to support 370 Parent and Toddler Groups across the country including 20 groups in County Galway under the Parent and Toddler Grant Initiative 2023. Funding of €250,000 to fund these groups in 2023 and following huge interest from...

Expressions of Interest for Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs as part of the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme for Ireland’s Midlands 2023-2026.

by Elodie Golden | September 1, 2023 | Tourism, Town Apps | 0 Comments

• Funding Scheme for regenerative tourism projects launched by Fáilte Ireland as part of EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme• Up to €17 million in grant-aid for private and community-based micro enterprises and SMEs in the wider...

Government announces publication of Forest Statistics Ireland 2023

by Elodie Golden | August 25, 2023 | Agri-tourism, Agriculture, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, forestry | 0 Comments

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, today announced the publication of the Department’s annual Forest Statistics Report for 2023. This Report is prepared annually by the Department of Agriculture, Food and...