Archive for : February, 2021

Government welcomes publication of National Competitiveness and Productivity Council bulletin on insurance costs

25th February, 2021

The Government today (25 February) welcomed the publication of the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council’s (NCPC) bulletin on insurance costs.    Commenting on the......

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Minister Donohoe calls on businesses impacted by Covid to check eligibility for business & income support schemes

25th February, 2021

EWSS and CRSS extended until 30 June More than €11.5bn spent on Covid direct income supports + CRSS to date   The Minister for......

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Speech by the Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, at the European Parliamentary Week

22nd February, 2021

Honourable Members, Commissioner Gentiloni, Ladies and gentlemen,   Introduction   Thank you very much for inviting me to the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee......

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Statement by Minister Donohoe following NatWest’s annual results and decision taken on the future of Ulster Bank in Ireland

19th February, 2021

Speaking this morning (Friday) following the announcement by National Westminster Bank plc (NatWest) that Ulster Bank Ireland DAC (Ulster Bank) is to withdraw from......

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Don’t miss out on having your say about the future of Dublin

17th February, 2021

Dublin City Council has begun the process of reviewing and updating its Development Plan – the rulebook upon which all future development is based......

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President Donohoe receives health briefing from Dr Mike Ryan (Executive Director, WHO) as part of Eurogroup discussion

16th February, 2021

International Role of the Euro, Solvency in the Corporate Sector and macroeconomic developments also discussed   The Eurogroup meeting, which was Chaired by President......

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Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup video conference of 15 February 2021

15th February, 2021

Good evening to all of you. Before I debrief you on today’s Eurogroup, let me mention that we had the chance to welcome two......

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Know where you stand on BusConnects

13th February, 2021

During a recent meeting with the National Transport Authority, I sought an update on the status of the BusConnects project and the anticipated timeframe......

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Speech to the European Economic Forum 2021: Leading the Recovery

11th February, 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to take part in the 6th edition of the European Financial Forum. Unlike last year, we are meeting......

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Dublin City Council granted €49,875,000 for walking and cycling infrastructure – Donohoe

11th February, 2021

€22,655,000 ear-marked for #DublinCentral projects   Funding of €49,875,000 has been allocated to Dublin City Council for walking and cycling facilities which will greatly......

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