News & Statements
Opening speech by Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, to Dáil Éireann on the Principles of a Sale of Aer Lingus shares
The motion seeks the approval of the House for the general principles of the disposal of shares in Aer Lingus.
Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, at the launch of the ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’ 2015 Competition
In rebuilding an enterprise focused economy we need young people with the business ideas of tomorrow, the passion to succeed, and the energy to lead.
Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if funding is in place to continue the Deaf Advocacy Service of the Irish Deaf Society when the current programme runs out; and if he will make a statement on the matter?
TTIP offers massive opportunities for the Irish economy – Bruton & Kelly
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, and Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, have said that the EU-US trade deal known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Agreement (TTIP) offers massive opportunities for the Irish economy. They were speaking at a TTIP information seminar, organised by Mr Kelly today (Tuesday) in Dublin.
Funding approved for coastal erosion and flood management study at Rosses Point – McLoughlin
Fine Gael TD for Sligo/Leitrim, Tony McLoughlin has welcomed the allocation of funding from the OPW to carry out a single coastal erosion and flood risk management study for the section of coastline from Deadman’s Point to Rosses Point (Lower) to include the Sand Spit.
Murphy welcomes €2 billion EU boost for Irish farming and rural jobs
The Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy, has today (Tuesday) welcomed the European Commission’s formal approval for Ireland's €2 billion Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, under the revised Common Agriculture Policy (CAP).
TTIP offers massive opportunities for the Irish economy – Bruton & Kelly
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, and Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South, Sean Kelly, have said that the EU-US trade deal known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Agreement (TTIP) offers massive opportunities for the Irish economy. They were speaking at a TTIP information seminar, organised by Mr Kelly today (Tuesday) in Dublin.
A Yes for Marriage Equality is a Yes for inclusiveness – Corcoran Kennedy
Vice Chairperson of Fine Gael LGBT and TD for Laois/Offaly, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has today (Monday) congratulated everyone involved in the Yes campaign on the result of the Marriage Equality Referendum on Saturday.
Marriage Bill 2015 to be enacted by the end of July – Minister Fitzgerald
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has today announced her intention to have the Marriage Bill 2015 enacted by the end of July.
Statement by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD on the death of Bill O’Herlihy
I was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Bill O’Herlihy.