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MEP Hayes: Eurogroup to discuss Ireland's proposed early IMF loan repayment next week

"The President of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, this morning confirmed that the proposed early repayment of Ireland's IMF bailout loans will be discussed by the Eurogroup, at a meeting next week," Brian Hayes MEP, said in Brussels this morning (Thursday).

4th September 2014

Taoiseach expresses condolences to family of former Fine Gael TD Jim White

Taoiseach Enda Kenny expresses regret on the passing of former TD Jim White.

3rd September 2014

Minister Bruton welcomes continuing improvement in Ireland’s competitiveness

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today (Wednesday) welcomed the publication of the latest World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index 2014-15, showing Ireland up three places in the rankings to 25th. This is Ireland’s best ranking in this index since 2009.

3rd September 2014

McGinley expresses condolences to family of former Fine Gael TD Jim White

Fine Gael Donegal South West TD Dinny McGinley, has today (Wednesday) expressed his sympathy and condolences on the death of former Fine Gael TD Jim White.

3rd September 2014

Hayes to lead negotiations for the EPP Group on Money Market Funds proposal

Dublin MEP Brian Hayes has been appointed Shadow Rapporteur on the Money Market Funds proposal to be reviewed by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) in the European Parliament.

3rd September 2014

Taoiseach Expresses Sympathy on Death of Dr Ian Paisley

I wish to express my sympathy to Baroness Paisley and her family on the passing of Dr Ian Paisley.

2nd September 2014

Statement from Minister for Finance

The Exchequer figures to the end of August and in particular the strong performance of income and consumption taxes are further evidence that the recovery is strengthening as the year progresses.

2nd September 2014

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan on the death of Dr Ian Paisley

He was a man of strong principles and a deep religious conviction who was the voice of many people from his tradition. He was admired by many for his resolute spirit and his strength of purpose.

2nd September 2014

Minister Noonan to meet European Colleagues in relation to early repayment of IMF Loans

Following on from Minister Noonan’s announcement in July in relation to his plans to refinance the IMF loans, the minister will be holding a series of meetings with the EU Commission, ESM, ECB and the President of the Eurogroup.

2nd September 2014

Minister Flanagan announces new guidelines for diplomatic staff employing private domestic employees in Ireland

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, today announced the introduction of guidelines for members of diplomatic missions in Ireland who intend to employ private domestic workers.

2nd September 2014