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A look back at some of the news across government this week:

- Taoiseach attends European Council in Brussels
- Launch of a new National Drugs Strategy which is a health-led, whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to the harms of drug and alcohol use
- New home commencements are up 156% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
- Check out voter.ie which is now being used by all local authorities to manage the electoral register
- Ireland is promoting responsible applied AI adoption as the International AI Summit takes place in Dublin
- Changes this week have extended the ability of cancer survivors to secure mortgage protection insurance
protection insurance without
- A new national awareness campaign is encouraging more people to explore the rewarding career opportunities available in disability services.
- Up to 750 successful applicants will be notified this week for the Basic Income of the Arts payment.

For more check out gov.ie/news by @govie

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🏠 New home commencements are up:

- 156% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
- 122% in September, compared with September last year.
- 18% over the past 12 months, compared with the previous 12-month period.

For more info visit: gov.ie/housing - 156% in the first nine months of 2026, compared with the same period last year. - 122% in September, compared with September last year. - 18% over the past 12 months, compared with the previous 12-month period. by @govie

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🛡️ Right to Be Forgotten for cancer survivors comes into effect today

Starting today, cancer survivors can secure mortgage protection insurance without fear of penalties related to their past medical history. The 'Right to Be Forgotten' ensures that those in remission for five years can access the coverage they deserve, helping them move forward with confidence in their financial futures.

For more information, visit gov.ie/finance by @govie

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“Driving Europe forward”

The Taoiseach joined other European leaders and social partners this afternoon in Brussels to discuss investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs.

The Tripartite Social Summit meets twice per year for dialogue between the EU institutions and the European social partners.

The summit’s theme is “Driving Europe forward”.

Participants discussed:
- a new Multiannual Financial Framework reinforcing a competitive business location supporting quality jobs
- competitiveness: a Single Market which delivers for workers and enterprises

Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon also took part in the summit. by @govie

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"I believe that AI has the potential:
- to transform enterprise performance in key sectors,
- to improve public services,
- to support education and learning, and
- to reduce digital divides across the world."

Speaking at the International AI Conference in Dublin today, Taoiseach Micheál Martin launched a new programme, “Intelligence:Applied”, to accelerate AI adoption across the economy and public sector. We want to position Ireland as one of the world’s leading locations for responsible applied AI.

Ireland – Intelligence: Applied
Ireland is one of the world’s leading locations for building and applying responsible AI, at the centre of an EU AI Continent and as a global tech nation, with the people, economy, infrastructure and trusted eco-system to support a world where Intelligence is Applied.

Ireland has a long-standing reputation as a stable and high-quality regulatory and operational anchor for global technology in Europe. We have been at the cusp of each significant tech wave over the past four decades. Ireland already hosts more than 1,800 multinational companies, with a significant proportion in the digital sector.

The Government of Ireland will build on this success and unique ecosystem to make Ireland a leading applied trustworthy AI economy in the years ahead – for innovation, growth and competitiveness and to ensure AI improves the lives of our people and society. by @govie

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Government call on Public Service Unions and Associations to enter talks by @govie

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⚠️ Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

This year's theme is Resilience Starts at Home, so take some time to read the Be Emergency Ready Booklet, which you should have received by post over the past few weeks. If offers practical advice on how to prepare for an emergency.

To find out more at gov.ie/BeEmergencyReady by @govie

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The International AI Summit takes place in Dublin this week, on the 14th October, where Government of Ireland will announce the Intelligence:Applied programme under Digital Ireland.

Ireland is one of the world’s leading locations for building and applying responsible AI, at the centre of an EU AI Continent and as a global tech nation, with the people, economy, infrastructure and trusted eco-system to support a world where intelligence is applied.

Intelligence:Applied reflects the Government’s ambition for Ireland as the place to apply AI; at the centre of Europe’s AI Continent, with the people, economy, infrastructure and ecosystem to leverage the benefits of AI for growth, competitiveness, public services and society at large, building on trusted European foundations. It will include a series of new and accelerated actions for Ireland to realise this overall applied AI ambition, building on and reinforcing Digital Ireland, and supported at the highest levels of Government to ensure Ireland is where AI meets adoption, and where impact meets ambition. by @govie

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Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Drumcree

The announcement by Secretary of State Chris Bryant regarding the Parades Commission’s determination in relation to Drumcree will come as a significant relief to the community on the Garvaghy Road.

It will also be a relief to people in communities right across Northern Ireland, and the island of Ireland as a whole, who were concerned that the situation at Drumcree, if left unresolved, could have had lasting negative repercussions on community relations and reconciliation.

These past weeks have been very difficult for the people living along the Garvaghy Road and I am glad that there is some closure for them today.

I want to acknowledge also that the Secretary of State’s decision will be a disappointment to some, including members of the Portadown Lodge and others.

The events of the past two weeks have been a stark reminder of the essential work of reconciliation. My focus in the time ahead will be to redouble efforts to build understanding and consensus across communities and political traditions around a shared future for all who live on this island. I encourage and welcome the participation of all political and community leaders in this work. by @govie

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