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Richard Bruton was first elected as a TD in 1982

Bruton confirms he will stand down at next election

Long-serving Fine Gael TD and former Minister Richard Bruton will not contest the next general election, he has confirmed.

Politics • 05 Sep 23

Podcast: FG needs needs to "flex its muscle more"

The new Chairman of the Fine Gael party Richard Bruton has said the party needs to "flex its muscle more".

Your Politics • 23 Jul 20

Local Enterprise Offices have received three years' worth of applications for the scheme in three months

Trading online voucher scheme to be expanded

A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help small and micro enterprises to get online quickly has been announced today.

Business • 08 Jun 20

The report outlines strategies to provide support for Bord na Móna and ESB staff

Calls for new climate change centre in Midlands

A new centre for climate change should be established in the midlands, according to the Government's Just Transition Commissioner, Kieran Mulvey.

Ireland • 22 May 20

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy pictured ahead of the party talks in Dublin (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Fine Gael TDs believe election possible within weeks

Several members of the Fine Gael parliamentary party have said they believe a general election is possible within weeks or even days.

Election 2020 • 12 Jan 20

Ban on dumping textiles in bins proposed

80,000 tonnes of textiles are dumped into Irish bins every year, according to Minister for the Environment Richard Bruton.

Environment • 30 Dec 19

RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes, said RTÉ had not yet agreed to defer moving Lyric FM from Limerick.

Government asks RTÉ to defer decision on Lyric FM move

The Government has asked RTÉ to defer its decision to move Lyric FM from its offices in Limerick.

Ireland • 10 Dec 19

Richard Bruton said the Government had decided to tender out what he described as the 'leaky' system of licence fee collection

Minister Bruton says RTÉ requires 'restructuring'

The future of the public service broadcaster was discussed in the Dáil this afternoon with politicians from across the parties delivering statements on RTÉ to the Minister for Communications, Richard Bruton.

Politics • 14 Nov 19

Richard Bruton said a 15% cut for top on-air earners is part of the RTÉ strategy

Public anxiety over RTÉ presenter pay - Bruton

Minister for Communications Richard Bruton has said there is a lot of anxiety among the public about the high levels of pay for RTÉ presenters.

Ireland • 09 Nov 19

Richard Bruton said the Government are making sure a framework to support workers will be in place within six months

Future of Bord na Móna workers a priority - Bruton

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has said the future of Bord na Móna workers is a priority.

Ireland • 06 Oct 19

Campaigners calling for products such as vegetables to be sold 'loose' and without packaging

Minister working on strategy to ban single-use plastics

Minister for Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has he would like to introduce a nationwide ban on single use plastics and is considering applying fees to manufacturers who wrap supermarket products in non-recyclable plastics.

Environment • 16 Sep 19

Richard Bruton said the national broadcaster faces real challenges

RTÉ needs to transform itself, says Bruton

The Minister for Communications has said RTÉ needs to "transform itself" to respond to changes in the media landscape.

Ireland • 15 Sep 19

Climate change represents challenges and opportunities for industry

'Industry central to Ireland's climate action targets'

The government has advised industry that the environment needs to move higher up their agenda if businesses want to remain competitive.

Business • 29 Aug 19

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton

RTÉ, Sky and Google among Online Safety Act submissions

Minister for Communications Richard Bruton has published the submissions in relation to the public consultation on the introduction of a new Online Safety Act.

Ireland • 27 Jun 19

Ireland likely to have to purchase carbon credits in the marketplace for 16 million tonnes of carbon emissions

€150m cost for failing to meet 2020 emissions target

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has said it is likely to cost the State up to €150m to pay for carbon credits to compensate for failing to meet 2020 greenhouse gas emissions and renewable energy targets.

Environment • 15 May 19

Richard Bruton was speaking at the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly in Co Wicklow

'New set of beliefs' needed to fix climate - Bruton

The public will have to adopt a "new set of beliefs" in a bid to fix the Earth's climate, the Minister for Climate Action and Environment has said.

Politics • 13 May 19

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland grant will cover 30% of the cost of upgrade work and can help save up to 60% on lighting bills

€2m in funding for SMEs to upgrade their lighting

A total of €2m in funding has been announced for small and medium-sized businesses to invest in energy efficient lighting.

Business • 08 Apr 19

Richard Bruton said he cannot be categorical about what the next steps in the planning process will be

NI authorities may restart interconnector planning

Authorities in Northern Ireland are considering starting the planning process again to build the North-South Interconnector, the Minister for Communications has said.

Politics • 19 Feb 19

Minister Richard Bruton said he would raise concerns over high salaries when he meets RTÉ

Minister to raise concerns over salary levels with RTÉ

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton has pledged to raise the issue of high salaries with RTÉ.

Politics • 24 Jan 19

All public bodies and schools have until the end of March to implement the new rules

Govt departments banned from buying single-use plastics

Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic straws, cups or cutlery from today.

Ireland • 04 Jan 19

The three ministers received their seals at Áras an Uachtaráin

President appoints new Government ministers

President Michael D Higgins has officially appointed the new Government ministers at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin this evening.

Politics • 16 Oct 18

Richard Bruton was appointed to the role this morning

Bruton 'committed' to NBP as Communications Minister

Richard Bruton has been named as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment following the resignation of Denis Naughten, while Joe McHugh has been named as Minister for Education and Skills.

Politics • 14 Oct 18

There will be an increase of 6.7% in the education budget for 2019

5% rise in capitation funding for schools 'a pittance'

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation has described the 5% increase in capitation or day-to-day funding for schools announced as part of Budget 2019 as "a pittance".

Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18

Religion will no longer be used as a criteria for admission to Catholic primary schools

Religion as school admission criteria is outlawed

Minister for Education Richard Bruton has signed an order to outlaw the use of religion as a criteria for primary school admissions in almost all cases.

Education • 03 Oct 18

Richard Bruton said he wanted more children from the Traveller community to progress in education at all levels

Minister wants review of Traveller history in schools

The Minister for Education has asked the State's curriculum development body to review the place of Traveller culture and history in both primary and second level school schools.

Education • 27 Sep 18