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Gathering is growing tourism as Varadkar welcomes rises across all main markets

Visitor numbers increased by 6% from all of Ireland’s main markets in the first five months of the year – and by 8% between March and May – which Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar said shows the Gathering is gaining momentum.

1st July 2013

Pfizer announces $130 million investment in two Irish manufacturing sites- Bruton

New specialist high-tech capability to be developed at Ringaskiddy; production expansion at Grange Castle creating 250 construction jobs

1st July 2013

Minister Shatter highlights continuing Garda successes in driving down crime by 8%

Speaking today on the publication of the Central Statistics Office recorded crime statistics for the twelve month period ending with the first quarter of 2013...

28th June 2013

New international treaty will increase access to books for visually impaired persons – Minister Bruton

A new international treaty will improve book access for visually impaired people, particularly those in developing countries, according to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.

28th June 2013

Shatter supports Pride Day Rally and congratulates Irish Prison Service on initiative

Pride Day Rally is a solidarity rally on the human-rights journey toward LGBT equality. Recognising the need for reform, the rally focuses this year on the civil rights of transgender persons.

28th June 2013

Conway welcomes end to ‘book famine’ for visually impaired

Fine Gael Clare Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Disability and Equality, Martin Conway, has today (Thursday) welcomed an agreement on an historic international treaty from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to improve access to books for the blind, visually impaired, and other print disabled people.

27th June 2013

Minister Bruton announces 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing IDA client companies

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today [Thursday] announced the creation of 90 new jobs for Dublin in four fast-growing companies.

27th June 2013

Statement from Minister Bruton re Registered Employment Agreements

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D. today [Thursday] stated that he intends to bring forward legislation to address the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Registered Employment Agreements.

27th June 2013

Taoiseach and Tanaiste broker political agreement on EU €960 billion budget

In Brussels this morning, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste reached a political agreement with the European Parliament and the European Commission on the EU budget for the next seven years.

27th June 2013

Government targets €21m fund at turning good ideas into good jobs for 2013 – Minister Bruton

Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund to aid economic recovery and create jobs.

25th June 2013

Agreement on amendment to maturities on Ireland’s borrowings reduces the market refinancing requirement by €20 billion over the period 2015 to 2022

The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan welcomes final agreement on amendment to maturities on Ireland’s borrowings

24th June 2013

Commencement of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013

Dr. James Reilly, Minister for Health and Mr. Alex White T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Primary Care in the Department of Health, today (Monday 24th June) announced the commencement of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013.

24th June 2013