Archive for : May, 2015

Minister Donohoe gets National Bike Week into gear

29th May, 2015

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Friday) launched National Bike Week in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. The week-long event is taking......

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Aviation Industry Awards Keynote Address

28th May, 2015

Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with sadness that I have to start this evening by recalling the accident earlier this week in......

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Minister Donohoe welcomes Dáil approval of motion to dispose of State’s share in Aer Lingus

28th May, 2015

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has this afternoon (Thursday) welcomed Dail’s support for the motion to approve the disposal......

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Closing remarks on Dáil Motion on disposal of Aer Lingus shareholding

28th May, 2015

I want to thank all Deputies for their contributions.   Aer Lingus has a long history and a close association with the State.  For......

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Minister Donohoe & Ring welcome continued strong tourism growth

27th May, 2015

13.5% increase in overseas visits to Ireland between Feb-April 2015 compared to same time last year   The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,......

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Opening speech to Dáil Éireann on the Principles of a Sale of Aer Lingus shares

27th May, 2015

I move:   That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 3(5) of the Aer Lingus Act 2004, approves the general principles of the disposal of......

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Minister Donohoe announces Government’s support for International Airlines Group (IAG)’s offer for Aer Lingus

26th May, 2015

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has announced that at its meeting today (Tuesday) the Government took a decision to......

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Minister Donohoe launches Great Lighthouses of Ireland

20th May, 2015

A  ‘new experience to take your breath away’, that’s the promise from Great Lighthouses of Ireland, an EU INTERREG IVA funded tourism initiative which......

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Speech to Dublin Chambers on transport strategy for Dublin by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD

19th May, 2015

Check Against Delivery   Good morning everyone – I am delighted to be here today to talk about some issues relating to transport in......

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Minister Donohoe opens new production facility at Valeo Foods

18th May, 2015

€7 million Invested at Cabra facility creating 40 new manufacturing jobs New facility to accommodate return of iconic Chef and Fruitfield brands   Minister......

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