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€50M to repair 600km of road surfaces under Government plan - Varadkar

A €50 million boost to repair regional and local road surfaces has been announced today by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar as part of the Government’s Investing in Infrastructure & Jobs plan.

Tom Hayes TD appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

The Government today appointed Deputy Tom Hayes as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD at Government announcement of proposals for the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013

Just over two years ago, this government received a strong mandate from the Irish people to take the necessary decisions to achieve economic recovery and get Ireland working again.

Goods exports up 6% on annual basis – Minister Bruton

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Friday) welcomed new merchandise trade figures published by the CSO which show that goods exports in April are up 6% on the same month in 2012.

Taoiseach welcomes Northern Ireland Economic Package

The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D., warmly welcomed the Northern Ireland Economic Package agreed between the British Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Peter Robinson and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinnesss announced in London this afternoon.

Government Decision to approve the publication of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

'Todays’ decision by cabinet, approving the Bill, comes in the wake of extensive work between the Government partners. We have produced what we consider to be a balanced set of proposals aimed at meeting the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights.'

Minister Shatter briefs US Attorney General on key successes of Irish Presidency in the Justice area

In advance of the EU – US Meeting taking place in Dublin tomorrow, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter T.D, held important discussions with US Attorney General, Eric Holder.

Potential for jobs and growth boost can help secure agreement to start EU-US Trade Talks – Minister Bruton

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is encouraging his fellow EU Trade Ministers to seize the opportunity to boost EU jobs and growth by agreeing at tomorrow’s (Friday 14th June) EU Trade Council to allow the start of EU-US trade talks.

Richard Bruton named as FG Director of Elections for the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, this morning (Thursday) named Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD as Director of the Fine Gael campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum on the Abolition of the Seanad.

Domestic Violence, specifically in relation to the Women’s Aid report

New €175million Government Seed and Venture Capital Scheme targets high-growth Irish companies – Minister Bruton

Enterprise Ireland scheme aims to leverage private sector funds to create total of €700million for investment 2013-2018.

Government targets top 5 of global competitiveness rankings – Minister Bruton

Government to “competitiveness-proof” all Cabinet decisions as part of drive to improve ease of doing business and ultimately create jobs.