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Foreign Affairs Council imposes additional sanctions as situation in Ukraine deteriorates

EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels described the referendum held in eastern Ukraine yesterday as “illegitimate and illegal” and moved to impose additional sanctions against individuals, and companies based in the Crimea.

Minister Donohoe to attend Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels

The Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, is attending the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels today, which is expected to be dominated by the crisis in Ukraine.

Speech by Ms Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The aim of the Children First Bill 2014 is to improve the care and protection of children by raising awareness of child abuse and neglect.

An Taoiseach launches Fine Gael’s campaign for the Local Elections 2014

Minister Shatter publishes Prison Visiting Committee Reports for 2013

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today published the reports for 2013 of the Arbour Hill, Cloverhill, Cork, Dóchás Centre, Loughan House, Portlaoise, St. Patrick’s Institution and Shelton Abbey Visiting Committees.

More people back to work as number signing on the Live Register drops for 22nd consecutive month - English

Steady recovery continues as the number signing-on continues to fall

Reply by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD re The need to establish a commission of investigation into the case of a particular person: Cynthia Owen

I fully understand the detailed concerns that have been raised in relation to the infant who died in such terrible circumstances and I am, of course, deeply conscious of the ongoing profound trauma and distress of the mother of the child concerned.

Statement regarding the readmission of Brian Walsh TD to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party

Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Charlie Flanagan TD, has this evening (Wednesday) confirmed that Brian Walsh TD has been readmitted to the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party.

Strong tourism performance continues - further boost expected with €0 travel tax - Varadkar

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar TD has welcomed the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office for overseas visits to Ireland and predicted a further boost after the travel tax falls to €0 next week.

Local Enterprise Offices are open for business

The network of 31 LEOs will deliver an improved system of local enterprise supports to start-ups and small businesses across the country – with more staff, more funding, and more services being provided.

Visitor numbers up 1M a year under this Govt - Varadkar

Tourism gets off to a strong start in 2014 with 7.3% increase.

An Taoiseach launches Fine Gael’s campaign for the European Elections 2014

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, will today (Monday) be joined by the Minister for the Environment and Fine Gael’s Director of Elections, Phil Hogan TD, and the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, to launch Fine Gael’s campaign for the European Elections 2014.