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Taoiseach Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD tonight paid tribute to Nelson Mandela saying that, with his passing, 'a great light has been extinguished'."

5th December 2013

Minister Shatter announces the commencement of Garda recruitment

The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today announced the opening of a recruitment campaign for new recruits to An Garda Síochána.

2nd December 2013

Taoiseach welcomes opening of Japanese market for Irish Beef

The Taoiseach today welcomed the announcement by Japan that it is re-opening its beef market to Irish exports.

2nd December 2013

Minister Coveney Launches €3.5m National Dairy Sustainability Scheme

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD today launched a National Sustainability and Quality Scheme for the dairy sector.

1st December 2013

Taoiseach and Minister Coveney On Trade Mission To Japan

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D. will, together with the Taoiseach, lead a delegation of Irish agri-food companies on a trade mission to Japan this weekend.

30th November 2013

Burke welcomes requirement for all HSE funded agencies to disclose salaries and allowances

Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has welcomed an extension of reporting requirements, in relation to pay levels, allowances and other benefits, to all HSE funded agencies.

28th November 2013

FG/Labour Govt committed to tackling homelessness - Byrne

Budget of €45m used to support homeless services; a fact which Sinn Féin chooses to ignore.

27th November 2013

Government announces €30m investment in new ABC (Area-Based Childhood) Programme

Minister Fitzgerald confirms 13 sites to benefit from new early intervention programme.

27th November 2013

Economy now adding 1200 jobs per week – Taoiseach and Minister for Jobs

More than 1600 jobs being shed per week in three years before Government took office.

26th November 2013

New jobs and new export markets won on successful mission to India - Bruton

Two new Indian companies to set up operations in Ireland; major business wins for Irish companies and Higher Level Education Institutions.

22nd November 2013

Taoiseach’s Statement on the death of Father Alec Reid

I extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Father Alec Reid who sadly passed away this morning.

22nd November 2013

Much larger health warnings on cigarette packs a step closer – Minister Reilly on Government decision

The Government has today (Tuesday, 19th November 2013) approved the General Scheme for legislation to provide for much larger health warnings on cigarette packets.

9th November 2013