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Minister Burke publishes report identifying a €1 billion gap in financing for Irish enterprises looking to scale up and go international

The Report concludes that there is a gap in equity financing for Irish enterprises at the point where they are looking to scale up their businesses and realise their potential

15:40 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

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Minister Heydon announces a finding of avian influenza in a small backyard flock in Co. Donegal

Minister confirms there are no trade implications for Irish poultry industry

15:33 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

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Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy announces fund to support the integration and employment of people who have moved here as migrants

Applications for funding will remain open until noon on Thursday 11 September

12:59 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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Statement by Tánaiste Simon Harris on the death of Seán Rocks

Seán was an iconic voice in Irish broadcasting and someone who made an incredible contribution to arts and culture

11:20 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Minister O’Sullivan launches RestoreNature.ie to support public engagement with Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan

The Plan will set out national restoration needs and measures under the Nature Restoration Law and is due to be submitted to the EU Commission by 1 September 2026

9:55 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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Minister for Mental Health welcomes publication of the Mental Health Commission’s report on the declining use of restrictive practices in approved centres

This thematic report by the Inspector of Mental Health Services, Professor Jim Lucey, notes the significant downward trend in restrictive practices in recent years following the implementation of revised, human rights-based rules governing the use of seclusion and mechanical restraint, and a Code of Practice on the use of physical restraint

7:00 - 31 July 2025 - Department of Health

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