A pleasure to attend the inaugural EPP Summer University in Trinity College Dublin this morning.

Great to see politicians and academics from across Europe coming together to discuss the biggest issues facing the European Union.

Delighted to be here with Mairead McGuinness and EPP Secretary General Dolors Montserrat. ... See MoreSee Less

Disability Inclusion Funding for Dublin

Great news as a number of organisations throughout Dublin are set to benefit from the latest round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund.

The funding includes:

* 💼 €197,985 for Ready Let’s Go! to create employment pathways for adults with Down syndrome
* 🎭 €141,767 for Connections Art Centre to support an accessible creative writing administration apprenticeship
* 👥 €143,797 for Saint John of God Community Services to support people with intellectual disabilities to build confidence and participate in their communities
* 📖 €57,151 for the Anne Sullivan Centre for specialist Braille instruction for deafblind adults
* 💜 €200,685 for The Down Syndrome Centre to expand training and employment pathways for young adults with Down syndrome
* 🎶 Funding for Sing Ireland to deliver inclusive singing sessions in Dublin
* 🐴 €66,685 for Cherry Orchard Equine Centre to support inclusive equine-assisted activities for children with disabilities
* 🧠 Funding for Happenings CLG to expand its neurodivergent-led community and cultural programme, including in Dublin

This is a welcome investment in making our communities more accessible, inclusive and connected.

Fine Gael in Government is committed to breaking down barriers and ensuring that people with disabilities can participate fully in community life, education, employment, sport and the arts.

#DublinSouthWest #DisabilityInclusion #FineGael #DisabilityParticipation #InclusiveCommunities ... See MoreSee Less

🚨 ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT, HAVE YOUR SAY!

South Dublin County Council is proposing 28 digital advertising display units across the county, including locations in Templeogue, Tallaght Village and Rathfarnham.

Do you think our villages and neighbourhoods need more digital advertising?

If you have concerns about the proposal, now is the time to make your voice heard.

⏰ Deadline: Wednesday 12 August at 11:59pm

👉 Make a submission to South Dublin County Council here:
consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/outdoor-advertising-project⁠�

📣 Please share this post and help spread the word.

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I am delighted that DMR South will receive 10 new Gardaí, providing a welcome boost to frontline policing across our communities.

Today's attestation of 206 new Gardaí at the Garda College in Templemore is one of the largest in recent years and reflects the strong interest in serving in An Garda Síochána.

I am particularly pleased to see new Gardaí assigned to Tallaght, Terenure, Crumlin and Sundrive Road. These additional Garda members will strengthen local policing, increase Garda visibility, and support the excellent work already being carried out by our Gardaí.

We are all immensely grateful to our Garda members for their dedication and commitment to keeping our communities safe. It is vital that they continue to have the resources and support they need to protect the public.

I want to congratulate each of the new recruits and wish them every success as they begin their careers. ... See MoreSee Less

Housing delivery is moving in the right direction.

✅ 38,000+ new homes built
✅ 35,000 planning permissions granted
✅ 12,000+ apartments delivered
✅ Increased supports for first-time buyers

Building homes.Supporting communities. Creating opportunities. 🏡

#housing #construction #progress ... See MoreSee Less

Minister of State with responsibility for Migration Colm Brophy today met with Ms. Nina Gregori, Executive Director of the EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA.

They discussed the introduction of the Migration Pact across Europe and the operational assistance that the Agency is providing to Ireland. ... See MoreSee Less

🌱 SÍOL Investing in Communities, Growing Opportunity

Today, a new SÍOL programme was announced. SÍOL, stands for Scéim Infheistíochta ag Obair Le Chéile, the ‘Working Together Investment Scheme’.

The scheme will deliver supports such as community safety projects, public realms works, projects to support health and wellbeing initiatives, and projects that support access to education and training, while targeting the supports to urban areas.

I'm especially pleased that Tallaght Jobstown, Kiltipper and Killinardan have been included among the 15 areas to receive funding in 2026.

✅ €5 million in funding for 15 areas in 2026
✅ €31.5 million secured through to 2030

Investment in community safety, public spaces, health & wellbeing, education, training and local facilities ... See MoreSee Less