🌱 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
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I welcome the 9% VAT rate for hospitality, tourism and food businesses 👏☕🍽️
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, supporting local jobs, services and communities every day 💼🏘️
This measure will help cafés, restaurants, pubs, hotels and family-run businesses reduce costs, remain competitive and continue to grow 📈
#VAT #hospitality #smallbusiness #supportlocal #localjobs
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It was a pleasure to welcome Dublin 24 Women’s Shed, based in Firhouse into Leinster House today.
They had the oppourtunity to take a tour of Leinster House followed by a coffee and a chat !
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Great to see our passport design being updated, more secure than ever before.
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Great day down in Killarney today at the citizenship ceremony 🇮🇪✨
You never know who you’ll run into including colleague Jen Cummins and Kilnamanagh’s Parish Priest, Fr Frank Drescher.
A huge congratulations to everyone who received their Irish citizenship today a very special and proud occasion for all involved 👏🍀
#CitizenshipCeremony #IrishCitizenship #Killarney #ProudMoment #Community
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Significant progress is being made when it comes to boosting housing supply.
Some very welcome commencement data illustrating this, it is important that we build on this momentum going forward
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Great to have been in Tallaght Stadium last night for the launch of the Special Olympics.
It was an inspiring evening celebrating inclusion, determination, and the incredible achievements of athletes from across our communities.
A huge well done to everyone involved and best wishes to all taking part in the journey ahead.
#specialolympics #inclusion #community
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This week is Men’s Health Week, and I’m proud to support Movember Ireland’s powerful new short film, The Real Face of Men’s Health.
The film shines a light on the incredible work being done in communities across Ireland to support men and boys’ mental health and wellbeing often with limited resources, but delivering real impact.
The film features contributions from Ballyboden St Enda’s GAA club members andis an important reminder that keeping men’s health in focus matters all year round.
Watch and share the film here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENvF5wIfHfU&feature=youtu.be
#MovemberIreland #RealFaceOfMensHealth #MensHealthWeek #BallybodenStEndas
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