No decision yet on tourism VAT rate - Coveney The Minister for Enterprise has said he will not predict whether or not the Government will opt to retain the 9% VAT rate on tourism … Business • 17 Jan
Tourism minister seeks further extension of 9% VAT rate The Minister for Tourism has said she will seek a further extension of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector in Ireland. Business • 16 Jan
Support schemes open for live performance sector A number of support schemes have opened for applications, to support businesses in the live performance sector that have events planned for December and January. Business • 20 Dec 21
Extra funding of €50m for live performance sector The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced additional funding of €50m to support the live performance sector, following the introduction … Business • 08 Dec 21
Tourism Minister promotes Ireland in the US Tourism Minister Catherine Martin will join Tourism Ireland in Chicago and New York this week where she will undertake a programme of tourism, sporting and … Business • 24 Sep 21
RTÉ board appointment process 'transparent' - Martin Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said appointments to the RTÉ board are guided by legislation and made by the Joint Oireachtas Committee who, she … Ireland • 21 Sep 21
Tourism campaign aims to woo British visitors back Tourism Minister Catherine Martin is in London today to launch a campaign to attract British visitors back to Ireland. Business • 09 Sep 21
Government looking at extra supports for wet pubs The Minister for Tourism has indicated that the Government is examining introducing additional supports for pubs which do not serve food and who want to … Business • 21 May 21
Over 3,853 businesses already signed up for CRSS Businesses are being urged to register now for the Covid Restriction Support Scheme (CRSS) on Revenue's ROS site. The new scheme was launched today. Business • 06 Nov 20
Budget support designed to get performers working again Minister Martin said she had listened to those in the industry and wanted to help them survive and help drive recovery. budget 2021 • 14 Oct 20
Government aware of challenges facing businesses The Minister for Finance has said the Government accepts that some businesses may not be able to pass on the full cut in VAT announced … Business • 26 Jul 20
Eamon Ryan wins Green Party leadership contest The Green Party has re-elected Eamon Ryan as its leader. However, the vote was tight with Mr Ryan winning 994 votes against Catherine Martin's 946. Politics • 23 Jul 20
Ryan and Martin go head-to-head in second online debate The Green Party leadership contest is continuing today with a second hustings online for members in the Dublin constituency. Politics • 11 Jul 20
Green Party leadership contest hustings get under way The Green Party leadership contest started this evening with a hustings via Zoom for those members in the South constituency. Politics • 07 Jul 20
Greens must continue to fight hard if in govt - Martin Green Party deputy leader Catherine Martin has said the decision that will be made by her party next week on a programme for government will … Politics • 19 Jun 20
Ryan says no problem if Martin goes for leadership The leader of the Green Party says he has no problem with Catherine Martin putting her name forward for a leadership contest. Politics • 25 May 20
Cross-party female TDs to back legislation For the first time, female politicians from across a number of parties are joining forces to propose legislation in the Dáil as part of International … Politics • 04 Mar 19
Mindfulness hour to bring calm to Leinster House Despite a climate of political uncertainty and anxiety, a notable calm is expected to ooze from one corner of Leinster House this afternoon. Politics • 30 Jan 19
Dublin event brings together female parliamentarians In September, representatives of parliaments across the world will gather in Dublin Castle. All of them will be women. The gathering of women's caucuses will … Politics • 22 Jul 18
