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The National Archives of Ireland welcomed colleagues from the European Archives Group to Dublin Castle today for a meeting as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. We spoke to Orlaith McBride, Director of the National Archives, about the event.

Chuir Cartlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann fáilte roimh chomhghleacaithe ó Ghrúpa Cartlanna na hEorpa go Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath inniu mar chuid d’Uachtaránacht na hÉireann ar Chomhairle an Aontais Eorpaigh. Labhair muid le Orlaith McBride, Stiúrthóir na Cartlainne, faoin ócáid.

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Here’s what Fine Gael was working on this week ➡️

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🔵🟡 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐀𝐀 & 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 🔵🟡
Great work continues at Patrickswell GAA & Camogie Club on the fantastic club redevelopment.

This project has been made possible with the support of €850,000 in funding from the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.

Again, a huge thanks to the dedicated club volunteers whose hard work and commitment continue to drive this project.

A sincere thank you also to @patrickodonovan_td, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, for his continued support.

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Returning to the inbox and phoneline on Monday morning, following an incredible awareness campaign- we are immediately reminded of the day-to-day reality for kinship care.

This nanny has spent 10months of 10hour days getting her grandson to school, despite being approved in January for school transport to his autism unit.

This is an ongoing live issue- if you can support in your role to get this boy his school bus, please contact us. We have contacted the SENO, department of education, the school, spokespersons for education/disability. Lets get *Paul his bus driver so his nanny can access her medical appointments and peer groups and sustain her role without this unnecessary fight.

info@kinshipcare.ie

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Two days in Ireland focused on connectivity, trusted AI and European innovation.

In Limerick, EU Telecom Ministers discussed the Digital Networks Act, subsea cables, network resilience and young people’s safety online.

At the AI Summit in Dublin, my message was clear: Europe must build its own AI capabilities, keep AI under human control and put it to work across our economy, from detecting cancer earlier to making power grids smarter.

Together with the Irish Presidency, we also launched the European AI Innovation Month: nearly 100 events across Europe, leading up to the Apply AI Summit in Brussels on 17 November. 🚀

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Budget 2027 Response by Ardán on behalf of the Western AV Forum/ Freagra ar Bhuiséad 2027 thar ceann WAVF.

Ardán has welcomed Minister Patrick O’Donovan’s continued support for regional screen-sector development and the strategic importance of digital games, while also expressing disappointment that Budget 2027 did not include the measures needed to turn that support into sustained industry growth.

The Western AV Forum reiterates calls
for a Regional Section 481 Uplift, a Regional Screen Producers’ Fund and dedicated Games Investment.

“While Budget 2027 missed a vital opportunity to strengthen Ireland’s competitiveness by omitting the Regional Section 481 Uplift and a dedicated games strategy, the underlying potential of our screen sector remains strong. To maintain momentum, we must establish a permanent regional incentive, invest in Irish-owned IP, and provide a dedicated development pipeline for games studios. Strengthening the sector also requires sustained agency funding. Standstill funding for Screen Ireland and TG4 represents a cut amid rising costs, threatening
regional production ecosystems.” - Alan Duggan, CEO of Ardán & Chair of WAVF

In 2026, the Western AV Forum comprises 55+ member screen
companies & organisations from the West & Northwest of Ireland.

Ardán, on behalf of WAVF, has confirmed that it will continue, alongside its partners at Screen Producers Ireland, Animation Ireland and Film in Limerick, to engage constructively with Government, Screen Ireland, local authorities and industry partners on the measures.

Find out more and read the full Pre-Budget Submission at the link in bio.

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🇳🇴🇪🇺 Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Torgeir Micaelsen, was in Limerick today for the Informal EU Telecommunications Ministers’ Meeting.

Amongst other topics, today’s agenda focused on:
📡 The Digital Networks Act
📡 Satellite connectivity
📡 The transition to fiber and market regulation

With a new national AI strategy on the way, as well as the recent joint call for control of AI development with Finland and other leading countries, Norway welcomes the opportunity to exchange views on how to harness the potential of AI while safeguarding safety and security.

We look forward to continuing these discussions at tomorrow’s AI Summit.

#EEA #TTE #Telecommunications #Ireland2026EU #Éire2026AE
Photos: @ireland2026eu

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Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport @patrickodonovan_td speaking ahead of the Informal Meeting of Telecoms Ministers in the University of Limerick today

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan today announced that the first tranche of successful applicants for the new Basic Income for the Arts scheme will be notified this week. Under the scheme, 2,000 practicing professional artists based in the Republic of Ireland will receive €325 per week for three years. All applicants will receive an update on the status of the scheme this week.

For full details see the link in our bio. 🔗

D'fhógair an tAire Patrick O'Donovan inniu go bhfuil fógra le tabhairt an tseachtain seo don chéad ghrúpa d'iarratasóirí ar éirigh leo áit a bhaint amach ar an Scéim nua um Ioncam Bunúsach do na hEalaíona. Faoin scéim, tá 2,000 ealaíontóir gairmiúil atá ag cleachtadh a gceirde agus lonnaithe i bPoblacht na hÉireann chun €325 a fháil sa tseachtain go ceann trí bliana. Tá gach iarratasóir le tuairisc chun dáta maidir le stádas na scéime a fháil an tseachtain seo.

Nasc inar mbio. 🔗

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The main network build works for the rollout of the National Broadband Plan in Co. Louth have now been completed, following a €33m Government investment that will transform connectivity across the county.

This announcement was made on Friday by National Broadband Ireland, together with the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and Louth County Council.

Louth becomes the latest county to reach this milestone as the nationwide deployment moves into its final phase ahead of completion later this year.

Tá an obair mhór thógála do chur i bhfeidhm an Phlean Náisiúnta Leathanbhanda curtha i gcrích anois i gCo. Lú. Cuirfidh an infheistíocht Rialtais seo, ar luach €33m, athrú ó bhonn ar cheangal idirlín ar fud an chontae.

Rinne National Broadband Ireland, i gcomhar leis an Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt agus Comhairle Contae Lú, an fógra seo Dé hAoine.

Tá Co. Lú ar an gcontae is deireanaí sa tír a bhfuil an staid seo sroichte aige, agus cur i bhfeidhm an chéim sa seo Phlean Náisiúnta Leathanbhanda le bheith curtha i gcrích go hiomlán go náisiúnta faoi dheireadh na bliana. Representatives from Dept Culture, Communications and Sport, National Broadband Ireland and Louth County Council pictured with a sign saying Louth Fibre Network complete, marking completion of main National Broadband Plan build works in Co. Louth

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💰 Budget 2027 was announced this week, with details of funding released for all government departments. Swipe to see an overview from each department.

Visit gov.ie/news to keep up-to-date with the latest news and gov.ie/budget for the full breakdown of Budget 2027.

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