Press release archive
December
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular Figures for 2013
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31/12/13The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provided assistance to more than 1,500 Irish nationals abroad in 2013. This represents an increase of 6.5 percent on 2012, continuing the upward trend of recent years.
Statement by the Tánaiste on the conclusion of the Panel of Parties Talks
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31/12/13Statement by an Tánaiste, Eamon Gilmore TD, on the conclusion of the Panel of Parties Talks chaired by Dr Richard Haass and Vice-Chair Professor Meghan O’Sullivan
Minister Costello announces funding for those affected by conflict in Central African Republic
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27/12/13Minister Costello announces funding for those affected by conflict in Central African Republic
Statement by the Tánaiste on the Panel of Parties talks
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24/12/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the Panel of Parties talks
South Sudan – Consular Assistance
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24/12/13The Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade is providing consular assistance to Irish citizens in South Sudan through the Embassy of Ireland in Addis Ababa and the Consular Crisis Section in Dublin.
Statement by the Tánaiste on Linaskea PSNI Station attack
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24/12/13Statement by the Tánaiste on Linaskea PSNI Station attack
Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court visits Ireland
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16/12/13The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mrs Fatou Bensouda, is visiting Ireland to meet key lawmakers and discuss how Ireland can assist the Court’s work to promote human rights and the rule-of-law internationally.
Tánaiste to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister
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16/12/13Tánaiste to discuss the situation in Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
Tánaiste expresses concern at conflict in the Central African Republic
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11/12/13Tánaiste expresses concern at conflict in the Central African Republic
Statement by Eamon Gilmore on the protests in Kiev
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11/12/13Statement by Eamon Gilmore on the protests in Kiev
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Nelson Mandela
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5/12/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Nelson Mandela
Minister Costello in Kenya to promote East Africa trade links
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8/12/13Minister Costello in Kenya to promote East Africa trade links
Minister Joe Costello launches new school programme in poorest part of Uganda
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5/12/13Minister Joe Costello launches new school programme in poorest part of Uganda
Minister Costello to visit Kenya and Uganda
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4/12/13Minister Costello to visit Kenya and Uganda
Tánaiste launches public consultation on Ireland’s foreign policy
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4/12/13Tánaiste launches public consultation on Ireland’s foreign policy
Statement by the Tánaiste on the Smithwick Report
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3/12/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the Smithwick Report
Ireland sends further supplies to the Philippines – Minister Costello
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1/12/13Ireland sends further supplies to the Philippines – Minister Costello
November
Tánaiste statement on helicopter crash in Glasgow
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30/11/13Tánaiste statement on helicopter crash in Glasgow
Ireland welcomes progress at Eastern Partnership Summit
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29/11/13Ireland welcomes progress at Eastern Partnership Summit
Tánaiste condemns Belfast car bomb incident
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25/11/13Tánaiste condemns Belfast car bomb incident
Expert team from Ireland to travel to the Philippines to assess support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan
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25/11/13Expert team from Ireland to travel to the Philippines to assess support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan
Statement by the Tánaiste on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme
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24/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Father Alec Reid
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22/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Father Alec Reid
Ireland sends a further 47 tonnes of emergency supplies to the Philippines – Minister Costello
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20/11/13Ireland sends a further 47 tonnes of emergency supplies to the Philippines – Minister Costello
Statement by the Tánaiste on Beirut Bombing
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19/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on Beirut Bombing
Statement by the Tánaiste on the conclusion of the MFF
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19/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the conclusion of the MFF
Tánaiste to discuss situation in Syria and closer EU ties with Ukraine
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18/11/13Tánaiste to discuss situation in Syria and closer EU ties with Ukraine at EU Foreign Ministers meeting
Tánaiste welcomes historic State Visit to United Kingdom
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17/11/13Tánaiste welcomes historic State Visit to United Kingdom
Irish Aid support to Typhoon Haiyan relief effort to exceed €3 million
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17/11/13Irish Aid support to Typhoon Haiyan relief effort to exceed €3 million – Minister Costello
Irish companies secure over €7million in new export sales to Sub-Saharan Africa
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15/11/13Irish companies secure over €7million in new export sales to Sub-Saharan Africa
Statement by the Tánaiste on the release of Halawa sisters in Egypt
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14/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the release of Halawa sisters in Egypt
Tánaiste to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on trade-focused visit to London
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13/11/13Tánaiste to meet Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on trade-focused visit to London
Review of Foreign Policy will help Ireland meet new challenges
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13/11/13Review of Foreign Policy will help Ireland meet new challenges The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Eamon Gilmore, TD, today told Irish and international NGOs that human rights will remain at the heart of Ireland’s foreign policy.
100 tonnes of emergency supplies to the Philippines to arrive today
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13/11/13100 tonnes of emergency supplies to the Philippines to arrive today
Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Eddie McGrady
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11/11/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the death of Eddie McGrady
Minister represents Ireland at the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting of Foreign Ministers
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11/11/13Minister Donohoe represents Ireland at the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting of Foreign Ministers (ASEM FMM 11) in New Delhi
Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa and Nigeria
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11/11/13Minister Costello leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to South Africa and Nigeria
Tánaiste announces emergency funding in response to Typhoon Haiyan
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10/11/13Tánaiste announces emergency funding in response to Typhoon Haiyan
Gilmore in Belfast to mark Remembrance Day
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10/11/13Gilmore in Belfast to mark Remembrance Day
Tánaiste in Armagh for Sport and Reconciliation Conference
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8/11/13Tánaiste in Armagh for Sport and Reconciliation Conference
Tánaiste commends work of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
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7/11/13Tánaiste commends work of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in highlighting human rights abuses in Syria
Trade Strategy Review to be discussed at Export Trade Council
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7/11/13Trade Strategy Review to be discussed at Export Trade Council
Ireland signs Double Taxation Agreement with Thailand to increase trade
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5/11/13Ireland signs Double Taxation Agreement with Thailand to increase trade
Tánaiste deeply concerned at escalating tensions in Gaza
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1/11/13Tánaiste deeply concerned at escalating tensions in Gaza
October
Minister welcomes progress on EU accession talks with Turkey
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22/10/13Minister Paschal Donohoe welcomes progress on EU accession talks with Turkey
Minister Costello accompanying President Higgins on official visit to Mexico
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21/10/13Minister Costello accompanying President Higgins on official visit to Mexico
Minister Donohoe addresses British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in London
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21/10/13Minister Donohoe addresses British Irish Parliamentary Assembly in London
Minister Costello addresses Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade on visit to Middle East
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16/10/13Minister Costello addresses Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade on visit to Middle East
Budget affirms Ireland's commitment to the developing world - Minister Costello
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15/10/13Budget affirms Ireland's commitment to the developing world - Minister Costello
Presidential Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced
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13/10/13Presidential Distinguished Service Award Recipients Announced
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD launches new volunteering initiative
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12/10/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello TD launches new volunteering initiative
Tánaiste congratulates the(OPCW) on winning Nobel Peace Prize
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11/10/13Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore congratulates the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on winning Nobel Peace Prize
Statement by Tánaiste on murder of two men in Northern Ireland
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10/10/13Statement by Tánaiste on murder of two men in Northern Ireland
Minister Costello to make fact-finding visit to Gaza
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8/10/13Minister Costello to make fact-finding visit to Gaza
Tánaiste launches review of Ireland’s foreign policy and external relations
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8/10/13Tánaiste launches review of Ireland’s foreign policy and external relations
Minister Costello announces additional €3m in humanitarian funding for Syria
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7/10/13Minister Costello announces additional €3m in humanitarian funding for Syria
Statement by Tánaiste in relation to Northern Ireland Parades Commission
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4/10/13Statement by Tánaiste in relation to Northern Ireland Parades Commission
Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on jobs - Tánaiste
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4/10/13Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on jobs - Tánaiste
Tánaiste backs new trade-based partnership with Africa
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3/10/13Tánaiste backs new trade-based partnership with Africa
September
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore launches newly-designed Irish Passport
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30/9/13Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore launches newly-designed Irish Passport
Tánaiste to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban and address the United Nations General Assembly
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28/9/13Tánaiste to meet with UN Secretary-General Ban and address the United Nations General Assembly
Tánaiste promotes Croke Park Classic with College alumni in New York
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27/9/13Tánaiste promotes Croke Park Classic with College alumni in New York
Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on opportunities for job creation - Tánaiste
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27/9/13Global Irish Economic Forum to focus on opportunities for job creation - Tánaiste
Tánaiste assures Richard Haass of Irish Government support for Northern Ireland talks
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25/9/13Tánaiste assures Richard Haass of Irish Government support for Northern Ireland talks
Tánaiste announces €200,000 for destruction of Syrian chemical weapons
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25/9/13Tánaiste announces €200,000 for destruction of Syrian chemical weapons
Minister Costello announces €3 million in funding to mother and child nutrition
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23/9/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello announces €3 million in funding to mother and child nutrition
Statement by the Tánaiste on the attack in Nairobi
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22/9/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the attack in Nairobi
Minister at UN for meetings on global fight against poverty and hunger
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22/9/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello at UN for high-level meetings on global fight against poverty and hunger
Tánaiste welcomes agreement on the elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons
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14/9/13Tánaiste welcomes agreement on the elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons
Minister says Irish Aid programme is delivering for the world’s poorest people
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12/9/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello says Irish Aid programme is delivering for the world’s poorest people
Minister Costello announces €1 million in funding to support Syrian refugees
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3/9/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello announces €1 million in funding to support Syrian refugees
August
Minister Costello compares 1913 Lockout to Government’s commitments to development
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23/8/13Minister Costello compares 1913 Lockout to Government’s commitments to development
Minister Costello congratulates Malala Yousafzai on receiving Peace Award
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20/8/13Minister Costello congratulates Malala Yousafzai on receiving the Tipperary International Peace Award
Statement in relation to Irish citizens in detention in Cairo
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20/8/13Statement in relation to Irish citizens in detention in Cairo
Minister Costello announces funding of €700,000 for Mali
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16/8/13Minister Costello announces funding of €700,000 for Mali
Statement by the Tánaiste on the situation in Egypt
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15/8/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the situation in Egypt
Tánaiste announces full market access for Irish salmon in China
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1/8/13Tánaiste announces full market access for Irish salmon in China
July
Tánaiste begins four day political and economic mission to China
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29/7/13Tánaiste begins four day political and economic mission to China
Tánaiste condemns attacks on Apprentice Boys' Memorial Hall in Derry
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26/7/13Tánaiste condemns attacks on Apprentice Boys' Memorial Hall in Derry
Statement by the Tánaiste on the train crash in Spain
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25/7/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the train crash in Spain
Gilmore calls for calm in Northern Ireland
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19/7/13Gilmore calls for calm in Northern Ireland
Gilmore expresses support for Ireland’s participation in UN Disengagement Observer Force
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18/7/13Gilmore expresses support for Ireland’s participation in UN Disengagement Observer Force
Statement by Tánaiste on this weekend’s parades related violence in Belfast
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15/7/13Statement by Tánaiste on this weekend’s parades related violence in Belfast
Tánaiste condemns 12th July violence in Belfast
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13/7/13Tánaiste condemns 12th July violence in Belfast
Minister to host meetings on Ireland’s New Policy for International Development
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12/7/13Minister Costello to host public meetings in Cork and Limerick on Ireland’s New Policy for International Development
Minister calls for international community to honour commitments
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8/7/13Minister Costello calls for international community to honour commitments to tackle hunger and under-nutrition
Minister Costello announces €2 million in emergency assistance for Sudan and South Sudan
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8/7/13Minister Costello announces €2 million in emergency assistance for Sudan and South Sudan
Parliamentary Question on passport waiting times
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4/7/13Parliamentary Question on passport waiting times
Statement by the Tánaiste on developments in Egypt
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4/7/13Statement by the Tánaiste on developments in Egypt
Tánaiste welcomes opening of new Aer Lingus routes to North America
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3/7/13Tánaiste welcomes opening of new Aer Lingus routes to North America
Statement by the Tánaiste welcoming the appointment of Emily O’Reilly as European Ombudsman
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3/7/13Statement by the Tánaiste welcoming the appointment of Emily O’Reilly as European Ombudsman
Minister Costello highlights the importance of ports to increasing trade with developing countries
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3/7/13Minister Costello highlights the importance of ports to increasing trade with developing countries
Topical Issue Debate: Statement by Minister Costello
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2/7/13Topical Issue Debate: Statement by Minister Costello
Topical Issues debate: Statement by Minister Costello
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2/7/13Topical Issues debate: Statement by Minister Costello
Minister Costello represents the Government at Somme commemoration ceremony in Belfast
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1/7/13Minister Costello represents the Government at Somme commemoration ceremony in Belfast
June
“Croatian accession to the EU historic” – Minister Creighton
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30/6/13“Croatian accession to the EU historic” – Minister Creighton
Tánaiste welcomes Croatia’s accession to the European Union
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30/6/13Tánaiste welcomes Croatia’s accession to the European Union
Tánaiste Welcomes US Senate Immigration Reform Vote Outcome
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27/6/13Tánaiste Welcomes US Senate Immigration Reform Vote Outcome
Minister Costello launches major global health initiative
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26/6/13Minister Costello launches major global health initiative between European hospitals and the developing world
Minister announces €1.65 million to assist families affected by the crisis in Syria
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20/6/13Minister Costello announces €1.65 million to assist families affected by the crisis in Syria
A World free from Hunger is possible in our lifetimes - Minister
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19/6/13A World free from Hunger is possible in our lifetimes - Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello
Tánaiste to welcome the Kennedy family to Iveagh House
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19/6/13Tánaiste to welcome the Kennedy family to Iveagh House for events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the visit to Ireland by President John F. Kennedy
St. Patrick’s National School, Glencullen, Co Dublin, wins Our World Irish Aid Awards 2013
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18/6/13St. Patrick’s National School, Glencullen, Co Dublin, wins Our World Irish Aid Awards 2013
Minister Creighton meets Serbian Prime Minister to discuss EU accession
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17/6/13Minister Creighton meets Serbian Prime Minister to discuss EU accession
Tánaiste welcomes new Economic Package for Northern Ireland
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14/6/13Tánaiste welcomes new Economic Package for Northern Ireland
Minister Costello leads three-day trade mission to Canada
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10/6/13Minister Costello leads three-day trade mission to Canada
Minister Costello welcomes research on Ireland's role in fight against hunger
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10/6/13Minister Costello welcomes research on Ireland's role in fight against hunger
Minister pays tribute to Irish missionaries at Mission Conference
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5/6/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello pays tribute to Irish missionaries at Mission Today & Tomorrow Conference
Ireland among first States to sign landmark UN arms treaty
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3/6/13Ireland among first States to sign landmark UN arms treaty
Minister Costello signs Arms Trade Treaty in New York
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3/6/13Minister Costello signs Arms Trade Treaty in New York
May
Statement by the Tánaiste on the release of Marian Price
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30/5/13Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Eamon Gilmore TD on the release of Marian Price
Tánaiste agrees joint action on youth unemployment with OECD
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29/5/13Tánaiste agrees joint action on youth unemployment with OECD
Improvements to Passport Application Procedures
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29/5/13Improvements to Passport Application Procedures
Changes to passport application procedures to provide faster, cheaper and better service
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29/5/13Changes to passport application procedures to provide faster, cheaper and better service to customers
Minister Costello says Ireland is delivering on Presidency priorities
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28/5/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello says Ireland is delivering on Presidency priorities
Tánaiste welcomes thousands to celebrate Africa Day at Farmleigh Estate
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26/5/13Tánaiste welcomes thousands to celebrate Africa Day at Farmleigh Estate
Thousands expected to celebrate Africa Day at Farmleigh Estate
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26/5/13Thousands expected to celebrate Africa Day at Farmleigh Estate
Irish EU Presidency and IIEA host conference on Western Balkans
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24/5/13Irish EU Presidency and IIEA host conference on Western Balkans
Minister Costello reaffirms Ireland's commitment to education in global development
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23/5/13Minister Costello reaffirms Ireland's commitment to education in global development
Tánaiste announces €1.5 million in funding for NI peace and reconciliation projects
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22/5/13Tánaiste announces €1.5 million in funding for NI peace and reconciliation projects
Minister Costello emphasises Irish support for Somalia at London Conference
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7/5/13Minister Costello emphasises Irish support for Somalia at London Conference
Tánaiste launches new Policy for International Development
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2/5/13Tánaiste launches new Policy for International Development
April
North South Ministerial Council Joint Communiqué
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29/4/13North South Ministerial Council Joint Communiqué
Ireland to provide €5 million in fight to eradicate Polio
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25/4/13Ireland to provide €5 million in fight to eradicate Polio
Tánaiste on behalf of Irish EU Presidency welcomes breakthrough in Serbia–Kosovo negotiations
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19/4/13Tánaiste on behalf of Irish EU Presidency welcomes breakthrough in Serbia–Kosovo negotiations
Minister Creighton welcomes positive outcomes in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue
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19/4/13Minister Creighton welcomes positive outcomes in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue; looks forward to visiting the region
Minister Costello co-hosts international nutrition event in Washington during World Bank meetings
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19/4/13Minister Costello co-hosts international nutrition event in Washington during World Bank meetings
Government pays tribute to Justin Kilcullen on his retirement from Trócaire
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18/4/13Government pays tribute to Justin Kilcullen on his retirement from Trócaire
Tánaiste welcomes US Immigration legislation as good news for Irish in the US
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17/4/13Tánaiste welcomes US Immigration legislation as good news for Irish in the US
Statement by the Tánaiste on Boston Marathon
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16/4/13Statement by the Tánaiste on Boston Marathon
Ireland signs three-year €21m partnership agreement with UN World Food Programme
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15/4/13Ireland signs three-year €21m partnership agreement with UN World Food Programme
Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello lauds agreement on EU transparency legislation
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12/4/13Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello lauds agreement on EU transparency legislation
Tánaiste concludes trade mission to Turkey as ESBI announces €30 million deal
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10/4/13Tánaiste concludes trade mission to Turkey as ESBI announces €30 million deal
Minister Costello launches the Coalition for Children’s Rights
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9/4/13Minister Costello launches the Coalition for Children’s Rights
Tánaiste extends sympathy on the death of Baroness Thatcher
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8/4/13Tánaiste extends sympathy on the death of Baroness Thatcher
Tánaiste announces funding of €1million for Syrian refugees in Turkey
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8/4/13Tánaiste announces funding of €1million for Syrian refugees in Turkey
Tánaiste meets Turkish Foreign Minister at start of 4-day trade mission to Turkey
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7/4/13Tánaiste meets Turkish Foreign Minister at start of 4-day trade mission to Turkey
Tánaiste leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey
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6/4/13Tánaiste leads Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Turkey
Tánaiste hails adoption of landmark UN Arms Trade Treaty
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2/4/13Tánaiste hails adoption of landmark UN Arms Trade Treaty
March
Tánaiste signs Agreement on a boundary between the Irish and British ‘Exclusive Economic Zones’
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31/3/13Tánaiste signs Agreement on a boundary between the Irish and British ‘Exclusive Economic Zones’
Tánaiste’s meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry
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18/3/13Tánaiste’s meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry
Tánaiste welcomes appointment of Mary Robinson as UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region
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18/3/13Tánaiste welcomes appointment of Mary Robinson as UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region
Minister Costello visits Mozambique to develop trade opportunities and see the impact of Irish Aid
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17/3/13Minister Costello visits Mozambique to develop trade opportunities and see the impact of Irish Aid
Tánaiste announces free historical app to mark St Patrick’s Day during Ireland’s EU Presidency
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15/3/13Tánaiste announces free historical app to mark St Patrick’s Day during Ireland’s EU Presidency
Tánaiste begins trade and investment focused St. Patrick’s Day programme in the US
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14/3/13Tánaiste begins trade and investment focused St. Patrick’s Day programme in the US
Minister Costello to drive trade and investment during visit to South Africa
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13/3/13Minister Costello to drive trade and investment during visit to South Africa
Announcement of St Patrick’s Day “Promote Ireland” programme
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13/3/13Announcement of St Patrick’s Day “Promote Ireland” programme
Minister Costello visits Southern Africa
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10/3/13Minister Costello visits Southern Africa
Minister Costello announces €3.8 million for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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8/3/13Minister Costello announces €3.8 million for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Minister highlights Ireland’s support for women in developing countries ahead of Women’s Day
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7/3/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello highlights Ireland’s support for women in developing countries ahead of International Women’s Day
Minister Creighton briefs Northern Ireland Assembly on Presidency progress
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6/3/13Minister Creighton briefs Northern Ireland Assembly on Presidency progress
Minister for European Affairs to visit Stormont to brief on Ireland’s EU Presidency
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5/3/13Minister for European Affairs to visit Stormont to brief on Ireland’s EU Presidency
Minister for Trade and Development Costello pays tribute to outgoing Concern CEO Tom Arnold
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5/3/13Minister for Trade and Development Costello pays tribute to outgoing Concern CEO Tom Arnold
February
Tánaiste calls on nuclear states to engage in talks on disarmament
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27/2/13Tánaiste calls on nuclear states to engage in talks on disarmament
Minister Costello meets EU Ministers in Brussels to discuss aid to Mali
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26/2/13Minister Costello meets EU Ministers in Brussels to discuss aid to Mali
Minister Costello opens major global poverty forum in Dublin
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20/2/13Minister Costello opens major global poverty forum in Dublin
Minister and ILO co-host forum to encourage women entrepreneurs in developing countries
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15/2/13Minister Joe Costello and ILO co-host forum to encourage women entrepreneurs in developing countries
Tánaiste hails historic move towards EU-US Free Trade Agreement
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13/2/13Tánaiste hails historic move towards EU-US Free Trade Agreement
Statement by the Tánaiste condemning North Korean nuclear test
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12/2/13Statement by the Tánaiste condemning North Korean nuclear test
Ireland "Country of Honour" in major Chinese New Year Festival in Beijing
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10/2/13Ireland "Country of Honour" in major Chinese New Year Festival in Beijing
EU Development Ministers meet in Dublin
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10/2/13EU Development Ministers meet in Dublin
Minister Costello welcomes increased EU budget for international development
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8/2/13Minister Costello welcomes increased EU budget for international development
Tánaiste to take forward agreement on EU budget
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8/2/13Tánaiste to take forward agreement on EU budget
Tánaiste welcomes publication of Volume VIII of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy
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6/2/13Tánaiste welcomes publication of Volume VIII of Documents on Irish Foreign Policy
Minister Costello presses for closer international cooperation in response to crisis in Mali
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5/2/13Minister Costello presses for closer international cooperation in response to crisis in Mali
January
Tánaiste to discuss Syria at EU Foreign Affairs Council
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30/1/13Tánaiste to discuss Syria at EU Foreign Affairs Council
Additional €4.7 million in Irish Aid for the humanitarian crisis in Syria
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29/1/13Tánaiste and Minister Costello announce an additional €4.7 million in Irish Aid for the humanitarian crisis in Syria
Minister to attend International Pledging Conference for Syria
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28/1/13Minister Costello to attend International Pledging Conference for Syria and promote Irish medical technology in the Middle East
Tánaiste expresses condolences to Brazil following the nightclub fire in Santa Maria
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27/1/13Tánaiste expresses condolences to Brazil following the nightclub fire in Santa Maria
Tánaiste's address to the EU-Latin America Summit
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27/1/13Tánaiste's address to the EU-Latin America Summit
Tánaiste to tell EU-Latin America Summit that now is the time for solidarity and certainty in Europe
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25/1/13Tánaiste to tell EU-Latin America Summit that now is the time for solidarity and certainty in Europe
Minister Creighton visits Iceland for talks on EU accession
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24/1/13Minister Creighton visits Iceland for talks on EU accession
Minister highlights Ireland's commitment to humanitarian assistance
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22/1/13Minister Costello highlights Ireland's commitment to humanitarian assistance in address to European Parliament
Tánaiste’s statement on the death of trade unionist and human rights activist, Inez McCormack
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21/1/13Tánaiste’s statement on the death of trade unionist and human rights activist, Inez McCormack
Minister Creighton urges transition to democracy in Mali, at special EU Ministers meeting
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17/1/13Minister Creighton urges transition to democracy in Mali, at special EU Ministers meeting
Tánaiste in Belfast to discuss ongoing unrest and flag protests
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17/1/13Tánaiste in Belfast to discuss ongoing unrest and flag protests
Statement by the Tánaiste on the hostage situation in Algeria
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17/1/13Statement by the Tánaiste on the hostage situation in Algeria
Minister highlights the potential for trade and investment to drive progress in the developing world
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17/1/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello highlights the potential for trade and investment to drive progress in the developing world
Tánaiste calls for immediate release of oil-workers kidnapped in Algeria
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16/1/13Tánaiste calls for immediate release of oil-workers kidnapped in Algeria
Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello launches Our World Irish Aid Awards 2013
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14/1/13Minister for Trade and Development Joe Costello launches Our World Irish Aid Awards 2013
Tánaiste condemns unrest in Northern Ireland
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12/1/13Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore condemns unrest in Northern Ireland
Minister presents Irish Aid award to Clonakilty Community College students
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11/1/13Minister Costello presents Irish Aid award to Clonakilty Community College students at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Tánaiste calls for Syrian Crisis to be referred to the International Criminal Court
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10/1/13Tánaiste calls for Syrian Crisis to be referred to the International Criminal Court
Tánaiste and Minister of State welcome refund of €4m misappropriated in Uganda
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7/1/13Tánaiste and Minister of State welcome refund of €4m misappropriated in Uganda
Tánaiste condemns attacks on police officers in Belfast
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5/1/13Tánaiste condemns attacks on police officers in Belfast