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Speaking at the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg today, the Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton T.D., welcomed EU initiatives to stimulate economic growth and create jobs...

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney today described the initial presentation from the EU Commission of its impact assessment of a Free Trade Agreement with the capital MERCOSUR group of South American...

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today described the initial presentation from the EU Commission of its impact assessment of a Free Trade Agreement with the capital MERCOSUR...

The Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, today briefed EU Ministers on Ireland’s economic priorities as part of the Government’s campaign to enhance Ireland’s reputation in Europe...

Asked whether the Portuguese situation would be beneficial for Ireland in negotiations regarding the interest rate on the EU/IMF bailout, the Minister said...

The Government yesterday announced that it is establishing a Peatlands Council. This is to assist the development of a strategic response from Ireland to the requirements of the EU Habitat’s Directive...

For far too long the development of public transport in Ireland has lacked a long term vision. Long term planning of our public transport requirements can bring enormous benefits in terms of mobility ...

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore has said today that he will lead a "co-ordinated diplomatic drive" to win political support for Ireland among EU member States....

En route to a meeting of the European Peoples' Party in advance of the Council meeting later today the Taoiseach gave an interview to the media ...

Minister Noonan's doorstep at this morning's meeting in Brussels on European Stability Mechanism