News & Statements
Minister Donohoe launches DublinTown Group Waste Scheme
DublinTown, the collective of 2,500 businesses in Dublin city centre, today launches a new Group Waste Scheme for city centre businesses, promising to cut waste collection charges by up to 20%, while offering businesses greater control over their waste management service.
Minister Donohoe welcomes arrangements with the UK in relation to ships’ light dues
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe T.D., today (Thursday) announced that he has agreed arrangements with his UK counterpart, Minister John Hayes MP, for light dues paid by ships coming into ports in Ireland and the United Kingdom from April 2015.
Minister Fitzgerald establishes Charities Regulatory Authority
Minister for Justice and Equality, Ms. Frances Fitzgerald, T.D., today announced the establishment of the Charities Regulatory Authority, a new independent regulatory agency for the charity sector.
Minister Flanagan to launch database of Irish serving in Australian forces in the First World War
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Charlie Flanagan, TD, will tomorrow morning [Friday 17 October] launch a database of Irish- born individuals who served with the Australian forces in the First World War.
Minister Flanagan welcomes strong Ireland-Canada ties while hosting Canadian Foreign Minister
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, today met the Hon. John Baird, PC, MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada in Dublin to discuss international issues, bilateral relations, trade opportunities and migration.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan describes Talks in Northern Ireland as positive
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, TD, described the opening session of the talks with the Northern Ireland Executive parties today as positive and constructive.
Speech by Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald T.D. Topical Issues Debate
The need for zero tolerance policing in Dublin city centre to ensure adequate protection for its citizens. - Terence Flanagan T.D. I am grateful to the Deputy for raising this important matter for debate today.
Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny T.D. at the One World Conference Convention Centre
You are all very welcome to Dublin. Céad Míle Fáilte. I’m delighted to be with you to launch this excellent forum. Thank you for inviting me.
Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Mr Charlie Flanagan TD
In advance of travelling to Belfast this morning for the opening of Talks with the Northern Ireland Executive parties, Minister Flanagan said:
Statements on Budget 2015 Speech by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD
It is fair in that lifts 80,000 low paid people out of the tax net; and it provides for thousands of much-needed social housing units to be built over coming years.