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MerrionStreet.ie Irish Government News Service, affords a view of government from the vantage point of Government Buildings itself. It brings together on one website, a view of government not previously available. We hope it is of value to a citizen, to a journalist or to any interested party in Ireland and around the world. MerrionStreet.ie reviews the wide range of government activity and then reports certain key events as news. All government press releases are accessible from our website – either by way of RSS feed or by way of links to all government departments. But our central task is to take a variety of events and report on them objectively, in the language of a news bulletin. We also feature ‘Issues’ where useful thematic information, not tied to a particular date, is presented. We use the latest audio-visual tools and Internet capabilities to hopefully bring these events to life. We have video, audio, photographs, text, links to other websites and much useful data which people can share. MerrionStreet.ie is produced by a team in Government Buildings, involving the Government Information Service, Government Press and IT. The objective is not to create a competition with traditional media in terms of deadlines, scope or scoop. Indeed we hope journalists find MerrionStreet.ie a useful reference point, and are free to report and use its elements. But it will allow people with an interest in the work of government to view latest developments on one website, which over time will become a valuable archive of information. Government Buildings is the centre of government. It is from here that An Taoiseach, the Head of Government, co-ordinates the work of the Government. The Cabinet meets on a weekly basis. It is where government decisions are made. The Taoiseach sets broad government policy. The perspective of MerrionStreet.ie starts with the work of the Taoiseach and reaches out to wider government, reporting what it regards as important government events and issues. MerrionStreet.ie does not engage in any party political comment. It will allow a citizen to hear or read again, the words of the Taoiseach or a Minister on an important subject. It will allow you to review many speeches in full, giving you a clearer picture of government intent.

02/11/2026

Statement on Ministerial Functions

02/11/2026

🏡🔑 Building for the future
localgov.heritage has released the Q2 2026 Construction Status Report.

Key highlights include:
• 9,533 social homes currently under construction onsite
• 12,673 additional homes progressing through design and tender stages
• 59 new schemes (746 homes) added to the pipeline in Q2 2026 alone

In total, the report outlines a delivery pipeline of 53,269 new-build social homes across 3,267 unique community schemes. Momentum is building to provide security and stability to thousands of families.

To read the full report, visit gov.ie/housing

30/10/2026

Swipe to see another busy week in Government.

Visit gov.ie/news to keep up-to-date with the latest news.

30/10/2026

🧨 Fireworks cause real harm.

They are illegal, dangerous and distressing. Keep yourself and others safe this Halloween.

It is a criminal offence to use fireworks and bangers with fines of up to €10,000 and/or 5 years in prison.

Don’t sell, buy or use fireworks.

For more information, visit gov.ie/justice

30/10/2026

🏡 A record first nine months for housing completions

The latest figures highlight the housing completion figures showing record number of homes built in the first nine months of the year:

✅ 26,833 homes completed in Jan-Sept 2026, up 10.6%
✅ 10,154 homes completed in Q3 alone, up 10.4%

For more information, visit gov.ie/housing

29/10/2026

“Is aoibheann beatha an scoláire”.

D’oscail an Taoiseach foirgnimh nua Ghaelscoil Eois i gCluan Eois agus Ghaelscoil Lorgan, Baile na Lorgan, Contae Mhuineacháin.

28/10/2026

🛜 Digital is transforming delivery of public services

AskCI, the new AI-assisted chatbot at CitizensInformation.ie, is now helping members of the public gain access to information that’s important to them 24 hours a day, and in over 50 languages.

It’s provided reliable responses to more than 130,000 queries so far this year, complementing the work of the face-to-face Citizens Information Services and the Phone Service, and is an example of how digital innovation in our public services is delivering for citizens.

Visit CitizensInformation.ie to access the tool.

27/10/2026

Ireland supports a future democratic Belarus.

Taoiseach@Micheál Martin met Belarusian democratic leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Government Buildings today.

Earlier the government and Ms Tsikhanouskaya celebrated Belarusian and Irish Identity at a conference co-hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Read more: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/press-releases/irish-support-for-a-future-democratic-belarus-demonstrated-at-conference-during-visit-of-sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya/

27/10/2026

🍃 The Government has launched Our Rural Future 2026–2031, a national policy designed to drive growth, sustainability, and prosperity across our rural communities.

Built around five core pillars; places, services, communities, economy, and the environment, this policy delivers 34 high-level commitments backed by over 230 practical, community led actions to be delivered by the end of 2028.

Read more about the full policy and upcoming measures at gov.ie/department-of-rural-and-community-development-and-the-gaeltacht

27/10/2026

⚓ Celebrating 80 years of the Naval Service!

Founded on 1 September 1946, the Naval Service marks eight decades of safeguarding Ireland's maritime interests, protecting our waters, and serving the State with distinction.

Today, serving personnel, veterans, and their families are gathering at Haulbowline for a special family day to celebrate this incredible milestone and honor all those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our maritime domain.

For more information, visit gov.ie/defence

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