Speeches

Taoiseach Speech to the MacGill Summer School – July 24th 2011

There’s an iconic image of John Hume. Not where he ascends the stage in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize or jokes in the White House...

Opening remarks by Ruairi Quinn, TD, Minister for Education and Skills - Meeting with religious congregations

I am pleased that so many congregations are represented here. I understand that due to the timing of the meeting, the Rosminians, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary and the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity...

Joint Committee on European Union Affairs: Tánaiste’s Opening Statement

Thank you for the invitation to meet the Committee to discuss my priorities for European Union affairs for the years ahead. I regret that I was unable to meet you last Thursday in advance of the GAC, but I look forward to working...

Statement by the Taoiseach on the Dáil Motion on the report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne, in Dáil Éireann,

The revelations of the Cloyne report have brought the Government, Irish Catholics and the Vatican to an unprecedented juncture. It’s fair to say that after the Ryan and Murphy Reports Ireland is, perhaps...

Statement by the Taoiseach on the Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the Eurozone, Brussels, 21 July

As the House is aware, I will travel to Brussels tomorrow for a meeting of the Heads of State or Government of the euro area. The meeting has been convened by the President of the European Council...

Speech by Enda Kenny T.D., Taoiseach at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Cavan

Tá áthas orm a bheith i bhur dteannta inniu chun Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann dhá mhíle is a haon déag a sheoladh. Téann fréamhacha ár gceol agus rince siar na mílaoiseanna. Is páirt dár stair iad. Is páirt...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. at the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre Training DVD Launch

I would like to thank Ms Ruth MacNeely, Director of Services at the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre for the invitation to launch this Training DVD. When the Mayo Rape Crisis Centre first opened its doors back in July 1994 it...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at Galway Chamber Summer Business Lunch

I am delighted to be here today at your summer business lunch. Chambers of Commerce such as yours provide an invaluable service to your members and the community at large. You are...

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., on the occasion of the Official Opening of the new Engineering Building at National University of Ireland Galway

I am honored to be here today to perform the official opening of NUI Galway’s new Engineering Building. This new €40 million building is the largest School of Engineering in the country – my compliments to the...

Speech by Frances Fitzgerald, TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Launch of Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, 2011

I would like to welcome Mr Gordon Jeyes, National Director, Children and Family Services, HSE and Mr Derek Byrne, Assistant Commissioner, National Support Services and acknowledge their support in the development of this guidance...

 

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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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