In Q4 2024, 541 grants were paid out, a significant increase from Q3 2024, where 336 grants paid out,

They said funding will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs.

The Government said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic, with at least 47,540 people killed and more than 111,000 injured, the majority of whom were women and children.

They said they are working restore access to homes in this area "as quickly as possible" and called it the most severe weather event ever recorded for Ireland's telecommunications network.

The Peaceplus investment will support 80,000 people across eight health and social care initiatives

Three projects have been successful in securing the Peaceplus investment.

Hilary Benn signed off financing for the Derry City and Strabane city and growth deal on Wednesday.

The funding is for essential humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation and eventual reconstruction.

The Government has agreed a €725 million financing programme for the crisis-hit national broadcaster over the next three years.

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland, Senator Sherlock added that while the reality was that support was needed to fund public service broadcasting, she rejected the notion that this funding was “a golden envelope.”

Dublin City university's Dr Roddy Flynn said the new plan does not answer the footing as to how you place funding for public service media on a secure footing

Minister for the Media Catherine Martin had been in favour of a fully state-funded model for the national broadcaster

The measures will see the Executive receive an extra £24 million in funding this financial year

The incident involving a lorry and a motorcycle happened shortly after 10am on the northbound carriageway of the M50 between Junction 7 (N4 Liffey Valley) and Junction 6 (N3 Castleknock).

In October 2022, four men, three women and three young people died in an explosion in the village

Minister for Media Catherine Martin said it is important that a sustainable funding model for public service media be put in place

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said there has been “huge interest” in the Shared Island Civic Society Fund after its launch last year

In 2024, an additional €20 million was requested by the HSE for the national cancer strategy. That funding was not provided.

The university is engaged in a number of projects taking place under the North-South Research Programme

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath visited Belfast on Tuesday following a major funding announcement for projects in Northern Ireland.

The Irish Government has announced €800 million for funding projects benefiting Northern Ireland.

Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd was speaking after the Irish Government announced funding for the scheme.

The A5 major road scheme and the redevelopment of Casement Park GAA grounds in west Belfast are speculated to be among those set to benefit

The Stormont administration has been pressed to introduce revenue raising measures

Stormont parties joined forces in a bid to pressure the UK Treasury over further resources for public services and infrastructure

No government should be involved in determining how much money a state broadcaster should get, Paschal Donohoe has said.

It comes after interim funding of just €16 million had been allocated to RTÉ in Budget 2024