Archive for : March, 2018

Minister Donohoe welcomes CSO data confirming that the Irish economy continues to perform very strongly

15th March, 2018

In the fourth quarter of last year, real GDP rose by 3.2 per cent relative to the previous quarter; as a result, the level......

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Speech by Minister Donohoe to the Irish Business Network, Buenos Aires Argentina

15th March, 2018

  It is a pleasure for me to be here with you this evening to represent the Government at the St Patrick’s Day celebrations......

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Minister Donohoe welcomes CSO figures pointing to continued robust employment growth

14th March, 2018

Employment in the fourth quarter of 2017 increased by 66,800 (3.1 per cent) relative to the same quarter the previous year. Full-time employment increased......

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Minister Donohoe represents Ireland in Argentina for St. Patrick’s Day ‘Promote Ireland’ Programme 2018

14th March, 2018

  The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., is in Argentina this week (14-18 March) as part of the......

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Focus now turning to implementation of the NDP and securing Value for Money

9th March, 2018

The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Friday) announced a package of measures to ensure that the implementation......

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Focus now turning to implementation of National Development Plan and securing value for money – Donohoe

9th March, 2018

The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Friday) announced a package of measures to ensure that the implementation......

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Minister Donohoe welcomes launch of OECD Economic Survey on Ireland 2018

8th March, 2018

  The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., and the Secretary-General of the OECD, Mr. Ángel Gurría, today (Thursday)......

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SPEECH AT LAUNCH OF OECD ECONOMIC SURVEY ON IRELAND 2018

8th March, 2018

    Good morning everyone.   I am very pleased to open the Department’s fifth annual Policy Conference and to welcome you all here......

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Speech to Dáil on Fianna Fáil Private Members’ Bill Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) (Amendment) Bill 2018

6th March, 2018

  I wish to thank the Deputy for the work that he has put into preparing this Bill.   Before getting into the details......

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Minister Donohoe welcomes latest result of SME Credit Demand Survey

6th March, 2018

Survey shows demand for credit is low and that the number of SME businesses reporting a profit has increased for the sixth year in......

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