Archive for : February, 2015

Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD to the GAA Annual Congress Dinner

28th February, 2015

Good evening everyone – as a TD representing the constituency in which Croke Park is located is I am delighted to be here for......

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Week’s events: Aer Lingus, BIPA, Educate Together D7K & Stephanie Roche

27th February, 2015

This week the Government concluded that the commitments that have been provided to date by International Airline Group (IAG) – the company looking to......

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Minister Donohoe publishes Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport’s Statement of Strategy 2015 – 2017

26th February, 2015

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, this week published his Department’s Statement of Strategy 2015 – 2017.   The Statement......

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Donohoe and Ring welcome positive start for Irish tourism in 2015  

25th February, 2015

9.1% increase in overseas visits to Ireland and 1,600 increase in employment in accommodation and food services sector   2014 was an excellent year......

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Statement on the Government’s position on IAG’s proposal to make an offer for Aer Lingus

24th February, 2015

Having briefed his Cabinet colleagues on the latest position in relation to the IAG proposal to make an offer for Aer Lingus, the Minister......

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Speech to the 50th British Irish Parliamentary Assembly Plenary: ‘The importance of sport and its benefits to communities and participants’

23rd February, 2015

Co-chairs, distinguished members, fellow parliamentarians, ladies and gentlemen.   I am honoured to be invited to address the 50th Plenary Session of the British......

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Securing the recovery; the potential of tourism to spread regional jobs to all towns and villages in Ireland: Address by Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the Fine Gael National Conference, February 21st 2015

21st February, 2015

Good morning everyone. The last few years have been incredibly difficult for the people of our country.   Debt, unemployment and emigration have touched......

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The rural recovery: Address by Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to the Fine Gael National Conference, February 20th 2015

20th February, 2015

Good evening everyone. It is great to be here with you tonight.   I do not need to tell you the economic mess that......

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Week’s events: Shannon Foynes Port Co; 20km/h speed limit, FG National Conference 2015

20th February, 2015

This week began with a visit to Limerick and an announcement of capital investment of €50 million by the Shannon Foynes Port Company over......

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Fáilte Ireland Announces Four Major Conference Wins for Ireland

18th February, 2015

Fáilte Ireland’s Business Tourism Team Targeting €61.5m and 8% Growth in 2015   Fáilte Ireland today announced that four international conferences, totalling over 1,400 delegates......

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