Innovation has been, and still is, key to Ireland's economic success. Since January we have invested €190 million to push this even further. Minister James Lawless explains here what we are doing.

Pope Leo XIV is set to visit LEBANON later in the year in what will likely be his first papal trip

Confirmation in today’s EU-US statement: pharma capped at 15% – major win for Ireland & shows that preemptive critics of the framework were mistaken. Further sectoral deals, incl. wine & spirits, still needed & I’ll push hard for them in the weeks ahead. irishtimes.com/business/2025/…

Good luck to everyone getting their Leaving Cert results this Friday! 🎓✨ No matter what your results say, you will find your way Check out solas.ie - fetchcourses.ie - careersportal.ie for guidance There is help you take the next step. 💪

📻On Midlands Today (Midlands 103) around 9.30am – I’ll discuss yesterday’s EU-US joint statement and the 15% cap on pharma & semiconductors, a major win for the EU and Ireland. Tune in.

Where will you go this weekend? Nothing quite like a fresh loaf of #Cullys to get your creative juices flowing . . . #brunch #tasty #mealtime #Friday #FridayFeeling #bread #IrishBread #family #Cullys #CullysBakery #CullysCraftBakery #bakery #shoplocal #supportlocal #tradition

Hmmm… must be just a coincidence… Fianna Fáil members start to publicly express opinions not approved by the leadership… and then counter spin appears…. #Aras25

Visiting our Navy's 168th fleet today, I announced that in addition to defense spending reaching 3.32% of GDP in 2026, we are also aiming to achieve 5% of GDP by 2030. By strengthening defense capabilities, #Taiwan is serious in its commitment to peace through strength.

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ Congratulations to the 154 new Gardaí attested at Templemore today. These new Gardaí will be deployed to stations across Ireland to provide stronger, safer communities 🚓 Dublin Metropolitan Region - 45 Eastern Region - 22 Southern Region - 66 North Western Region - 21

Bon voyage to Taiwan’s young envoys on their journey to the US! May you pursue your dreams with courage and proudly share Taiwan’s voice. We'll always be here as their strongest support.

Look at the detail on this little fellow!!

👏👏 a fantastic local company with incredible global success.

Yesterday I was delighted to attend the official launch of West-Midlands Credit Union in Tuam. Congratulations to the Board, management, staff and members on reaching this important milestone, and I wish West-Midlands Credit Union every success into the future.

I’m deeply moved that Fr Gabriel, parish priest of the Holy Family parish in Gaza has sent this video of appreciation to everyone in Ireland who is taking part in our 24 hours of prayer for Gaza please join us! Watch Fr Gabriel’s video message here:

Hi all - please submit views to this before Tuesday #Planning #PlanningExemptions This is part of the work I have undertaken to reform the speed of planning decisions and take what’s not needed out of the system - so we can get more homes built. However it has to be done right.

A stronger world comes when everyone has a seat at the table to share. 🌍 With Taiwan’s participation, we add innovation, resilience & progress. Together, we are #BetterTogether.

UN vote on future of Lebanon peacekeeping postponed as negotiations continue behind closed doors (via TheJournal.ie) jrnl.ie/6796000

‼️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 ‼️

Today I was honoured to visit the headquarters of the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel at Brú na bhFiann.

I remain firmly committed to strengthening this partnership. I am also pleased to reaffirm my commitment to establishing the new Office of Veteran Affairs.