Speeches

100 days ago, the partnership government between Fine Gael and the Labour Party entered government with a strong mandate from the Irish people to deliver our plan to get our country working again....

Commissioner, distinguished guests, members of An Garda Síochána, ladies and gentlemen. Can I start by thanking the Commissioner for his kind invitation to speak to you today as you graduate...

It is my privilege to welcome you here today to the sixth annual Reconciliation Networking Forum, an important gathering of beneficiaries and other stakeholders connected with the Reconciliation and Anti-Sectarianism Funds...

Good morning co-chairs, fellow parliamentarians, ladies and gentlemen. I’m delighted to be here with you today for the 42nd Plenary Conference of the BIPA. I particularly want to thank your co-chairs...

I would like to thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to address the House on the Nursing Homes Support Scheme. I am very aware of the anxiety and worry that has been caused to older people and their families because of the uncertainty...

I am delighted to be here today to officially launch the new multi-volume History of Ireland Series by the Four Courts Press. In particular I wish to acknowledge the work and scholarship of Donnachadh Ó Corráin and...

I am delighted to be with you all today to officially open the new Education & Conference Centre here at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital. The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is renowned nationally and...

It is an opportunity for me to congratulate those in the funds industry for their achievements and ongoing growth – growth which is helping the recovery of the Irish economy...

Fáilte ar ais abhaile. Ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt don obair go léir - idir obair eacnamaíoch, tráchtála agus polaitiúl - a dhéanann sibh cheana féin; agus mo bhuíochas a ghabháil libh as ucht an achair fhada thaistil a bhí ag cuid agaibh chun a bheith anseo....

As Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, I recently assumed responsibility for the Senior Public Service, and I am very pleased to have this opportunity to speak to you today for the first time. I know that this event was...

 

Gallery