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Our Rural Future: Ireland is hosting major OECD International Rural Development Conference this week

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    13th OECD Rural Development Conference. Minister Heather Humphreys TD – Opening Remarks

    Read Minister Humphreys Opening Remarks at the 13th OECD Rural Development Conference in Co. Cavan.

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    New initiatives for remote working announced

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Consultations

  • Strategy for the public library service

    7 June 2022

  • Public Consultation on a National Strategy on Outdoor Recreation

    3 May 2022

  • Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 - Call for submissions

    28 September 2020

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Publications

  • TrustLaw Guide - Social Enterprises in Ireland (Irish)

    20 September 2022

  • The Role of Irish Policy in Unlocking the Potential of Rural Social Enterprises Report

    20 September 2022

  • National Volunteering Strategy - Annual Update 2021

    7 July 2022

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Press releases

  • Cavan-OECD Roadmap on Strengthening Rural Resilience against Global Challenges

    29 September 2022

  • Our Rural Future: Enhanced Community Centre Fund highlight of €390 million Rural Development Budget for ...

    29 September 2022

  • Minister Heather Humphreys opens 13th OECD Rural Development Conference

    28 September 2022

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    Heather Humphreys

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    Joe O'Brien

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  • Fintan O'Brien

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  • Sheenagh Rooney

    Assistant Secretary for Corporate Affairs and Strategic Development

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