News & Statements
Minister Donohoe congratulates Ryanair on ground-breaking Boeing deal which will contribute further to job creation
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 100 new 737 MAX 200 aircraft, with an option to purchase a further 100.
Ring congratulates Euro 2020 bid partners on success
Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, today congratulated the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and Dublin City Council on its successful bid for Dublin to be one of the thirteen host cities of UEFA Euro 2020.
Statement from the Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D., on outcome of Scotland Referendum
The people of Scotland have spoken: We respect their democratic decision that Scotland should remain as part of the United Kingdom.
Varadkar announces appointment of three Deputy Chief Nursing Officers
These new Deputy Chief Nursing Officers are an important addition to the Department and will bring a particular focus to areas like patient safety, education and careers, and primary care and women’s health.
Why won’t Fianna Fáil publish their health policy? Because they don’t have one – Doherty
Fine Gael Meath East TD Regina Doherty has called on Fianna Fáil to stop hoodwinking the Irish people and to actually take the time to publish a health policy of their own.
First new Gardaí in five years start training today – O’Donovan
Fine Gael TD for Limerick, Patrick O’Donovan, has today (Monday) congratulated the 100 garda recruits who begin their training in Templemore.
Govt policy is working as economy grows and consumer spending increases – Hopkins
Fine Gael candidate in the Roscommon/South Leitrim bye-election, Maura Hopkins, has welcomed the CSO Quarterly figures released today which show that the Irish economy grew by 7.7% in GDP terms and by 9% in GNP terms year on year.
Minister Donohoe to open new Experience Gaelic Games visitor centre
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, will tomorrow (Friday) open a new visitor centre aimed at promoting Irish sports to overseas visitors. The Experience Gaelic Games centre is situated at Na Fianna GAA club in Glasnevin and is the first centre of its kind in Ireland.
Minister Donohoe urges public to make views known on land transport investment in Ireland
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, T.D, has today (Thursday) urged interested parties to make their views on future investment in land transport known as the closing date for public consultation approaches.
Minister for Finance holds meeting with EU Commissioner Jyrki Katainen
The Minister for Finance Mr Michael Noonan T.D. today (08th September) met with the Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Mr Jyrki Katainen.