Press release archive
December
Consular Assistance provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2011
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30/12/11Consular Assistance provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 2011
Government shipment of emergency supplies for families hit by floods in Philippines
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26/12/11Government shipment of emergency supplies for families hit by floods in Philippines
Statement by the Tánaiste on Vaclav Havel
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23/12/11Statement by the Tánaiste on Vaclav Havel
Minister Joe Costello authorises an emergency airlift for flood-hit Philippines
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23/12/11Minister Joe Costello authorises an emergency airlift for flood-hit Philippines
Minister for Trade and Development welcomes Enterprise Ireland’s end-of-year statement
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22/12/11Minister for Trade and Development welcomes Enterprise Ireland’s end-of-year statement
Government announces assistance for flood-hit Philippines
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20/12/11Government announces assistance for flood-hit Philippines
Tánaiste Condemns Ongoing Violence in Syria
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20/12/11Tánaiste Condemns Ongoing Violence in Syria
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Vaclav Havel
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19/12/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Vaclav Havel
Tánaiste and Secretary of State welcome the next stage of offshore wind and tidal energy development
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15/12/11Tánaiste and Secretary of State welcome the next stage of offshore wind and tidal energy development off the coast of Northern Ireland
Tánaiste meets Director of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
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15/12/11Tánaiste meets Director of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
Declaration accepting the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice
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15/12/11Declaration accepting the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice
Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces funding to support refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan
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14/12/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces funding to support refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan
Tánaiste as incoming OSCE Chairperson-in-Office meets with OSCE Minsk Group in Dublin
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14/12/11Tánaiste as incoming OSCE Chairperson-in-Office meets with OSCE Minsk Group in Dublin
Minister Jan O’Sullivan meets Vietnamese delegation visiting Irish third-level institutes
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12/12/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan meets Vietnamese delegation visiting Irish third-level institutes
Statement by the Tánaiste on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011
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9/12/11Statement by the Tánaiste on Human Rights Day, 10 December 2011
Minister Jan O’Sullivan to attend International Conference on Afghanistan
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3/12/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan to attend International Conference on Afghanistan
Minister of State Creighton supports strong EU stance on Iran
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1/12/11Minister of State Creighton supports strong EU stance on Iran
Ireland joins International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research
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1/12/11Ireland joins International Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research
November
Minister Jan O’Sullivan marks World Aids Day
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30/11/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan marks World Aids Day
Statement by the Tánaiste on the violent attacks against the British Embassy in Tehran
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30/11/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the violent attacks against the British Embassy in Tehran
Minister Jan O’Sullivan attends High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in South Korea
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29/11/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan attends High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in South Korea
Minister Jan O’Sullivan begins visit to Vietnam
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25/11/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan begins visit to Vietnam
Tánaiste launches Ireland’s National Action Plan on women, peace and security
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25/11/11Tánaiste launches Ireland’s National Action Plan on women, peace and security
Tánaiste Presents Report of the Global Irish Economic Forum
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24/11/11Tánaiste Presents Report of the Global Irish Economic Forum
Remarks by the Tánaiste at the opening of the Israeli Film Festival
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24/11/11Remarks by the Tánaiste at the opening of the Israeli Film Festival
Minister Creighton on official visit to Iceland
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23/11/11Minister Creighton on official visit to Iceland
Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces feasibility study
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23/11/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan announces feasibility study
Minister of State Creighton meets the Italian Minister for European Affairs, Enzo Moavero Milanesi
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18/11/11Minister of State Creighton meets the new Italian Minister for European Affairs, Enzo Moavero Milanesi
Ireland sends second consignment of tents for earthquake victims in Turkey
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15/11/11Ireland sends second consignment of tents for earthquake victims in Turkey
Support for EU measures against Syria
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14/11/11Minister of State Creighton supports EU measures against Syria
New export contracts announced following Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa
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11/11/11€15 million in new export contracts and business alliances announced by Irish companies following Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa
Tánaiste signs agreement promoting trade between Ireland and Russia
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7/11/11Tánaiste signs agreement promoting trade between Ireland and Russia
Major drive to increase bilateral trade between Ireland and South Africa
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6/11/11Major drive to increase bilateral trade between Ireland and South Africa
Statement by the Tánaiste on the Detention of Irish Nationals in Israel
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5/11/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the Detention of Irish Nationals in Israel
Tánaiste to visit Russia 6 7 November 2011
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5/11/11Tánaiste to visit Russia 6 to 7 November 2011
Tánaiste's statement on the Embassy closures
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3/11/11Tánaiste's statement on the Embassy closures
Minister O’Sullivan launches Development Matters lecture series
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2/11/11Minister O’Sullivan launches Development Matters lecture series
October
Minister Creighton attends London Cyber Conference 1-2 November
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31/10/11Minister Creighton attends London Cyber Conference 1-2 November
Tánaiste takes part in founders conference
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29/10/11Tánaiste takes part in f.ounders conference
Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to Turkey relief operation
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23/10/11Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to Turkey relief operation
Tánaiste congratulates Tunisian people following parliamentary elections
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23/10/11Tánaiste congratulates Tunisian people following parliamentary elections
Minister Creighton highlights importance of jobs and growth while talks continue on eurozone crisis
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22/10/11Minister Creighton highlights importance of jobs and growth while talks continue on eurozone crisis
Memory of Red Hugh O’Donnell honoured in Valladoloid
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22/10/11Memory of Red Hugh O’Donnell honoured in Valladoloid
Minister welcomes outcome of Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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21/10/11Minister Jan O'Sullivan welcomes outcome of Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Tánaiste condemns new Israeli settlement announcement
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21/10/11Tánaiste condemns new Israeli settlement announcement
Statement by the Tánaiste on the reported death of Col. Gaddafi
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20/10/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the reported death of Col. Gaddafi
Minister welcomes Irish firms' success during her Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to the Gulf
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19/10/11Minister O'Sullivan welcomes Irish firms' success during her Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to the Gulf
Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar by Minister - announcement by the PM Group
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18/10/11Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar by Minister Jan O'Sullivan - announcement by the PM Group
Minister Jan O’Sullivan leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
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15/10/11Minister Jan O’Sullivan leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Tánaiste opens Annual Asian Gaelic Games during trade mission to Japan and Korea
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14/10/11Tánaiste opens Annual Asian Gaelic Games during trade mission to Japan and Korea
Tánaiste Welcomes Announced Release of Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit
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12/10/11Tánaiste Welcomes Announced Release of Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit
Minister Creighton discusses priorities for restoring confidence in the Eurozone
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11/10/11Minister Creighton discusses priorities for restoring confidence in the Eurozone
Tánaiste to promote trade and investment with Japan and Korea
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11/10/11Tánaiste to promote trade and investment with Japan and Korea
Minister Creighton attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg
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10/10/11Minister Creighton attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg
Closing Statement by the Tánaiste to the Global Irish Economic Forum
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8/10/11Closing Statement by the Tánaiste to the Global Irish Economic Forum
Tánaiste's Opening Address to the Global Irish Economic Forum
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7/10/11Tánaiste's Opening Address to the Global Irish Economic Forum
Tánaiste discusses North/South Cooperation with First Minister and deputy First Minister
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3/10/11Tánaiste discusses North/South Cooperation with First Minister and deputy First Minister
Statement to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade on the UN General Assembly
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5/10/11Statement by the Tánaiste to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade on the United Nations General Assembly and the Global Irish Economic Forum
September
Irish Aid Hosts Overseas Volunteering Fair in Dublin
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29/9/11Irish Aid Hosts Overseas Volunteering Fair in Dublin
Tánaiste in UCC to highlight trade and investment with Asia
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29/9/11Tánaiste in UCC to highlight trade and investment with Asia
Tánaiste launches new Export Trade Council
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28/9/11Tánaiste launches new Export Trade Council
Tánaiste addresses United Nations General Assembly
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26/9/11Tánaiste addresses United Nations General Assembly
Tánaiste calls for long-term solution to Horn of Africa famine
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24/9/11Tánaiste calls for long-term solution to Horn of Africa famine
Minister O’Sullivan launches Our World Irish Aid Awards
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23/9/11Minister O’Sullivan launches Our World Irish Aid Awards
Tánaiste announces further funding for Horn of Africa
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23/9/11Tánaiste announces further funding for Horn of Africa
Ireland’s commitment to disarmament and non-proliferation for International Day of Peace
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22/9/11Minister of State Creighton highlights Ireland’s commitment to disarmament and non-proliferation for International Day of Peace
Tánaiste Calls For Better Nutrition For Mothers and Children
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20/9/11Tánaiste Calls For Better Nutrition For Mothers and Children
Tánaiste presents the first Certificate of Irish Heritage
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19/9/11Tánaiste presents the first Certificate of Irish Heritage
Tánaiste to address UN General Assembly
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18/9/11Tánaiste to address UN General Assembly
Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan visits Belfast
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15/9/11Minister of State for Trade and Development, Jan O’Sullivan T.D, visits Belfast
Appointment of Nora Owen as the Chair of the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group
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14/9/11Minister O’Sullivan announces appointment of Nora Owen as the Chair of the Irish Aid Expert Advisory Group
Tánaiste announces programme for the Global Irish Economic Forum
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14/9/11Tánaiste announces programme for the Global Irish Economic Forum
Tánaiste launches strategy to improve trade and investment linkages with Africa
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13/9/11Tánaiste launches strategy to improve trade and investment linkages with Africa
Statement on the Response by the Holy See to the Report on Catholic Diocese of Cloyne
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3/9/11Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore T.D. on the Response by the Holy See to the Report of the Commission of Investigation in the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne
Tánaiste discusses Syria, Libya and the Middle East with EU Partners
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3/9/11Tánaiste discusses Syria, Libya and the Middle East with EU Partners
Tánaiste to attend meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Poland
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1/9/11Tánaiste to attend meeting of EU Foreign Ministers in Poland
August
Travel Advisory Update - Hurricane Irene
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26/8/11Travel Advisory Update - Hurricane Irene
Ireland to help deliver emergency medical supplies to Tripoli hospitals
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26/8/11Ireland to help deliver emergency medical supplies to Tripoli hospitals
Statement on the closure of the Irish Post
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26/8/11Statement on the closure of the Irish Post
Tánaiste condemns bomb attack on the UN Headquarters in Nigeria
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26/8/11Tánaiste condemns bomb attack on the UN Headquarters in Nigeria
Statement by the Tánaiste on developments in Libya
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22/8/11Statement by the Tánaiste on developments in Libya
Travel advice for Leaving Cert students
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18/8/11Travel advice for Leaving Cert students
Government announces arrival of second emergency airlift for Horn of Africa
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11/8/11Government announces arrival of second emergency airlift for Horn of Africa
Minister to lead trade missions to the Gulf and South Africa
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2/8/11Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan T.D. to lead trade missions to the Gulf and South Africa
July
Irish Government emergency airlift arrives in Somalia
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26/7/11Irish Government emergency airlift arrives in Somalia
Minister to launch the Irish Exporters’ Association 'Top 250 Report’
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26/7/11Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan to launch the Irish Exporters’ Association 'Top 250 Report’
Tánaiste announces comprehensive relief package for Horn of Africa
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24/7/11Tánaiste announces comprehensive relief package for Horn of Africa
Tánaiste offers condolences in wake of attacks in Norway
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22/7/11Tánaiste offers condolences in wake of attacks in Norway
Tánaiste discusses Horn of Africa famine response with Mary Robinson
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22/7/11Tánaiste discusses Horn of Africa famine response with Mary Robinson
Tánaiste outlines the new Government’s approach to Europe
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18/7/11Tánaiste outlines the new Government’s approach to Europe
Tánaiste and Minister to attend EU Meetings
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17/7/12The Tánaiste and the Minister of State for Europe to attend EU Meetings in Brussels
New funding for Irish Organisations in Britain
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15/7/11Tánaiste on visit to London announces new funding for Irish Organisations in Britain
MoS Creighton comments on Moody's downgrade
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14/7/11MoS Creighton comments on Moody's downgrade
Tánaiste meets with senior Palestinian Representative
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13/7/11Tánaiste meets with senior Palestinian Representative
Tánaiste to sign Double Taxation Agreement with Armenia
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13/7/11Tánaiste to meet with Armenian Foreign Minister and to sign Double Taxation Agreement with Armenia
Minister praises EU contribution to cross-border cooperation
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11/7/11Minister Creighton praises EU contribution to cross-border cooperation
Government Recognises the Independence of South Sudan
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9/7/11Government Recognises the Independence of South Sudan
Minister to address Joint Committee on European Affairs
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7/7/11Minister of State Creighton to address Joint Committee on European Affairs
Visit by the Tánaiste to Germany, 8 July 2011
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7/7/11Visit by the Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to Germany, 8 July 2011
Government announces funding to tackle food crisis in the Horn of Africa
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5/7/11Government announces funding to tackle food crisis in the Horn of Africa
Government takes decision allowing for formal recognition of Republic of South Sudan
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5/7/11Government takes decision allowing for formal recognition of Republic of South Sudan
Minister addresses Charter of European Rural Communities in Cashel
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1/7/11Minister Creighton addresses Charter of European Rural Communities in Cashel
Tánaiste takes part in Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies
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1/7/11Tánaiste takes part in Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies and holds meeting with Prime Minister of Lithuania, Mr Andrius Kubilius
June
Minister Creighton highlights the economic value of our cultural and creative industries
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30/6/11Minister Creighton highlights the economic value of our cultural and creative industries
Statement by the Tánaiste on a Charter of Rights for the island of Ireland
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27/6/11Statement by the Tánaiste on a Charter of Rights for the island of Ireland
Tánaiste to address “Google Summit Against Extreme Violence”
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27/6/11Tánaiste to address “Google Summit Against Extreme Violence”
Tánaiste to meet Northern Ireland Secretary of State
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26/6/11Tánaiste to meet Northern Ireland Secretary of State
Tánaiste to speak at “2011 Ireland Funds Conference”
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24/6/11Tánaiste to speak at “2011 Ireland Funds Conference”
Tánaiste Urges Restraint by Israel in relation to forthcoming Gaza Flotilla
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23/6/11Tánaiste Urges Restraint by Israel in relation to forthcoming Gaza Flotilla
Minister of State Creighton addresses the IIEA in Brussels
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23/6/11Minister of State Creighton addresses the IIEA in Brussels
Minister O’Sullivan launches Global Monitoring Report on Education in Developing Countries
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22/6/11Minister O’Sullivan launches Global Monitoring Report on Education in Developing Countries
Minister Creighton addresses the Seanad on the EU’s role in enterprise, innovation and job creation
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22/6/11Minister Creighton addresses the Seanad on the EU’s role in enterprise, innovation and job creation
Minister of State Creighton welcomes EU efforts to stimulate economic growth
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21/6/11Minister of State Creighton welcomes EU efforts to stimulate economic growth
Tánaiste to stress Media Freedom in address to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna
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21/6/11Tánaiste to stress Media Freedom in address to the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna
Minister of State Creighton attends General Affairs Council
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20/6/11Minister of State Creighton attends General Affairs Council
Tánaiste to attend EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
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17/6/11Tánaiste to attend EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Tánaiste addresses the European Chamber of Ireland,16 June 2011
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16/6/11Tánaiste addresses the European Chamber of Ireland,16 June 2011
Tánaiste addresses the European Chamber of Ireland
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16/6/11Tánaiste addresses the European Chamber of Ireland,16 June 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the passing of Professor Kader Asmal
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15/6/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the passing of Professor Kader Asmal
Tánaiste Calls for Peace Process ‘Version 2.0’
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15/6/11Tánaiste Calls for Peace Process ‘Version 2.0’
Tánaiste calls on OSCE countries to intensify their work to confront today’s challenges
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15/6/11Tánaiste calls on OSCE countries to intensify their work to confront today’s challenges
Time to re-introduce objectivity and balance into our national dialogue on Europe-Minister Creighton
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14/6/11Time to re-introduce objectivity and balance into our national dialogue on Europe – Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, T.D.
Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., announces Review of White Paper on Irish Aid ahead of visit to Africa
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12/6/11Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., announces Review of White Paper on Irish Aid ahead of visit to Africa
Minister Creighton addresses Ireland-France Chamber of Commerce Patrons Lunch
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8/6/11Minister Creighton addresses Ireland-France Chamber of Commerce Patrons Lunch
Global hunger meeting with SOS Clinton during visit to Tanzania
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8/6/11Tánaiste to discuss global hunger with US Secretary of State Clinton during visit to aid programme in Tanzania
Minister Creighton attends business event in Budapest
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7/6/11Minister Creighton attends business event in Budapest
Minister Creighton attends ASEM Conference in Budapest
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7/6/11Minister Creighton attends ASEM Conference in Budapest
Opening Remarks by the Tánaiste to the Ambassadors' Conference
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1/6/11Opening Remarks by the Tánaiste to the Ambassadors' Conference
May
Minister for European Affairs launches new publication on EU Law in Ireland
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31/5/11Minister for European Affairs launches new publication on EU Law in Ireland
Minister of State Creighton in London to discuss the European Agenda
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27/5/11Minister of State Creighton in London to discuss the European Agenda
Visit by the Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to Paris, 24-26 May 2011
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26/5/11Visit by the Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade to Paris, 24-26 May 2011
Statement by the Tánaiste on the arrest of Ratko Mladić
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26/5/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the arrest of Ratko Mladić
Minister for European Affairs addresses the Forum for Cities in Transition Conference in Derry
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25/5/11Minister for European Affairs addresses the Forum for Cities in Transition Conference in Derry
Minister Creighton meets with European partners in Brussels
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23/5/11Minister Creighton meets with European partners in Brussels
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of the Russian Federation’s Ambassador to Ireland
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23/5/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of the Russian Federation’s Ambassador to Ireland
Official visit: Media pooling arrangments for Monday 23 May
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22/5/11Official visit: Media pooling arrangments for Monday 23 May
State Dinner in honour of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
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18/5/11State Dinner in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
Visit of Minister Creighton to Brussels
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17/5/11Visit of Minister Creighton to Brussels
Press Pool Information Wednesday 18th May
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17/5/11Press Pool Information Wednesday 18th May
State Visit: Media pools and transport for Tuesday 17 May
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16/5/11State Visit: Media pools and transport for Tuesday 17 May
State Visit: Press Pools for Cashel and Cork events
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14/5/11State Visit: Press Pools for Cashel and Cork events
Minister for European Affairs announces funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative
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11/5/11Minister for European Affairs announces funding under the Communicating Europe Initiative
Further Media Operational Notice - State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
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9/5/11Further Media Operational Notice - State Visit to Ireland by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh
Europe Day sitting of the Dail
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5/5/11Minister Creighton welcomes Europe Day sitting of the Dáil
Tánaiste announces holding of Second Global Irish Economic Forum in Dublin Castle on 7-8 Oct, 2011
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3/5/11Tánaiste announces holding of Second Global Irish Economic Forum in Dublin Castle on 7-8 October, 2011
Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., launches programme of cultural and community events to mark Africa Day
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3/5/11Jan O’Sullivan, T.D., launches programme of cultural and community events to mark Africa Day
April
State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II - Outline Media Operational Note and Programme
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20/4/11State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II - Outline Media Operational Note and Programme
State Visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II
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7/4/11State Visit to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth II
Statement by the Tánaiste on the murder of PSNI Officer Ronan Kerr
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6/4/11Statement by the Tánaiste on the murder of PSNI Officer Ronan Kerr
Students show science is a powerful force for development
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5/4/11Students show science is a powerful force for development
Tánaiste condemns killing of P.S.N.I. Officer in Omagh
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2/4/11Tánaiste condemns killing of P.S.N.I. Officer in Omagh
March
Minister Creighton Promotes Careers in the EU
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29/3/11Minister Creighton Promotes Careers in the EU
State Visit to Ireland by His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco
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28/3/11State Visit to Ireland by His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco
Tánaiste welcomes the release of the last two members of the group of 75 in Cuba
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24/3/11Tánaiste welcomes the release of the last two members of the group of 75 in Cuba
Minister of State J O’Sullivan vows to continue fight against global poverty, hunger and inequality
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22/3/11Minister of State Jan O’Sullivan affirms Government’s commitment to fight against global poverty, hunger and inequality
Tainste statement on British Govt recruitment in PSNI
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22/3/11Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Eamon Gilmore, T.D., on announcement by British Government that it is not renewing 50-50 recruitment provisions for the PSNI
Communicating Europe Initiative – Applications invited for funding
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18/3/11Communicating Europe Initiative – Applications invited for funding
Tánaiste begins St. Patrick's Day Visit to New York and Washington D.C.
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16/3/11Tánaiste begins St. Patrick's Day Visit to New York and Washington D.C.
Government approves €1 million for Red Cross operation in Japan
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16/3/11Government approves €1 million for Red Cross operation in Japan
Tánaiste Condemns Murder of Five Israeli Settlers in West Bank
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14/3/11Tánaiste Condemns Murder of Five Israeli Settlers in West Bank
Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to relief effort in Japan
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13/3/11Tánaiste offers Irish assistance to relief effort in Japan
Minister of State for Trade and Development announces that Ireland is ready to assist Japan
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11/3/11Minister of State for Trade and Development announces that Ireland is ready to assist Japan
Tánaiste expresses sympathy following Japanese Earthquake
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11/3/11Tánaiste expresses sympathy following Japanese Earthquake
Government announces funding for evacuation of civilians from Libyan border
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11/3/11Government announces funding for evacuation of civilians from Libyan border
Government announces emergency supplies for Libya
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10/3/11Government announces emergency supplies for Libya
Taoiseach praises successful evacuation of Irish citizens from Libya
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2/3/11Taoiseach praises successful evacuation of Irish citizens from Libya
February
Situation in Egypt, 3 February 2011
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3/2/11As mass demonstrations and violent confrontations continue in Egypt, the Department of Foreign Affairs continues to provide consular assistance to Irish citizens through our Embassy in Cairo and our Crisis Centre in Dublin.
Statement on forging of Irish Passports
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3/2/11Statement on Russian involvement in the forging of Irish Passports
Minister Dick Roche briefs French Parliament
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1/2/11Minister Dick Roche briefs French Parliament
Meeting between the Taoiseach and Mr Tom Donohue
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1/2/11The Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., has welcomed the visit to Dublin today by Mr. Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, as a powerful signal to entrepreneurs across the Atlantic that Ireland “is open and ready for business.”
January
Minister Martin launches ‘Spirit of Haiti’ photo exhibition
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11/1/11The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Micheál Martin T.D., today called for Haiti to remain a priority for the international community, a year on from the devastating earthquake which killed more than 230,000 people.