Speeches

Speech by the Taoiseach at the Irish Memorial Philadelphia

Ladies and Gentlemen, The history of Ireland's diaspora is long and illustrious, marked by great tragedy but also great achievement...

Remarks by the Taoiseach to the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Philadelphia March 11th 2017

President Heenan, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and very pleased to be with you in Philadelphia tonight at this historical dinner, which is one of the...

Minister Coveney’s address at the “Ireland: A New Gateway to Europe” forum

Thank you Scott for the warm welcome, and my thanks to the Ambassador for his words of introduction...

Introductory Statement at the meeting of the Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform on the Public Expenditure and Reform Group of Estimates

Good morning all. I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the 2017 Estimates for my Department’s Group of Votes. The Group comprises a significant number of Votes, as follows...

Recovering Truth and Justice - Remarks by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone - Dáil Statements on the Announcement by the Commission of Investigation confirming Human Remains on the Site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby home

Ceann Comhairle, Deputies, Experience tells us it can take time to shine a light on dark periods of our history. The truth is hidden. Sometimes hidden in plain sight. It takes the brave...

IRN Conference - ‘Where are we now? Industrial relations in a time of heightened expectations’

Good morning and thank you for the invitation to speak to you today. I find the theme of this year’s event – ‘Where are we now? Industrial relations in a time of heightened expectations’...

Statement by the Taoiseach to the Dáil on the Meeting of the European Council, Brussels, 9 March 2017

A Cheann Comhairle, I am pleased to address the House ahead of tomorrow's meeting of the European Council in Brussels...

Minister Stanton addresses the "BeBoldForChange" event to mark International Women's Day 2017

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to thank the Public Appointments Service firstly for organising such a wonderful event and secondly for inviting me to speak...

Speech by An Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald - Central Bank Women’s Network

Ladies and Gentlemen. I want to start, today, with a picture. No. Not a PowerPoint picture. You have to work with me, here. Imagine this. Two young people, side by side...

Address to the Institute of Directors Spring Lunch 2017

Good afternoon everyone. I was delighted to be invited to speak to you here today at the Spring Lunch, not least because it reminds me that it is, at last, Spring - I suspect the weather gods..

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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