Speeches

Speech by the Taoiseach Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. at the TechTour Gala Opening Dinner Tuesday 17th September 2013 Dublin Castle

Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great pleasure to join you all this evening to warmly welcome TechTour to Ireland, and to express my delight that Dublin is hosting this...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny TD, at the 13th ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, on Sunday 15th September 2013

I am delighted to be invited this evening to open the 13th European Regional International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Conference on the...

Introductory Remarks by Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Launch of OECD Economic Survey of Ireland Government Buildings, 12 September 2013

Very pleased to welcome you here this morning at the launch of the OECD’s Economic Survey and particularly to welcome Dr Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the OECD...

Speech by Minister for Finance Mr. Michael Noonan T.D. To Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Before I begin I would like thank Liam Kavanagh, the President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce for his kind invitation to speak here this evening...

Speech by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., at the review of the 43th Infantry Group - leaving Ireland shortly for Peacekeeping Duty with UNDOF in Syria

Minister Quinn, Deputy Lord Mayor Upton, Councillors, Secretary General, Chief of Staff, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen; I’m delighted to be here in Cathal...

Beyond Austerity: Building a Strong Economy and a Fair Society from the Middle Out, Address by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton T.D., at the Humbert Summer School

In 2010, Ireland was forced into an EU-IMF bailout, thanks in no short part to the previous administration’s carelessness and ineptitude...

Speech to be delivered by Alan Shatter TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, at Citizenship Ceremonies on 27 August 2013 at the Dublin Convention Centre

Over 1000 of you present at this ceremony this morning will shortly become citizens of our State. I want to warmly welcome you and your guests on what is a special and...

Speech by Minister of State Alex White T.D. - European Union (Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation) Regulations 2012 - Seanad Éireann - 20 August 2013

I am pleased to have the opportunity to address Seanad Éireann today (20th August 2013) to endorse Statutory Instrument No. 325 of 2012 - European Union (Quality...

“Alternatives to Austerity” Secretary General John Moran MacGill Summer School Friday, 2nd of August 2013

I would first like to extend my thanks to the organisers of this event for inviting me back to speak before you today...

The Task Ahead - Minister Brian Hayes Speech for Glenties

Thanks to the patience of the Irish people this country has come a long way in a short time. Coming into government in...

 

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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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