Archive for the category: ‘Speeches’

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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Minister Donohoe welcomes Bill to lower speed limit in residential areas

17th February, 2015

Option of 20km/h lower speed limit to be introduced   The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has this evening (Tuesday)......

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Statement on the Revised Estimate for the Dept of Transport, Tourism and Sport to the Oireachtas Select Sub-Committee by Minister Paschal Donohoe TD

4th February, 2015

Thank you for the opportunity to present the Revised Estimate budget allocation for my Department today.   As you all know, the tourism and......

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Statement on Aer Lingus to Seanad Éireann by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD

28th January, 2015

A lot has been said regarding potential takeover offers for Aer Lingus in the last couple of days. Indeed this has been a matter......

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Speech by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, at the ITAA Travel Industry Awards

22nd January, 2015

Good evening everyone – I am delighted to be here tonight. There is nothing quite like an awards ceremony to get the hearts of......

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New Bill will see fairness & transparency in force where clamping is – Donohoe

22nd January, 2015

Regulation of clamping on public & private land will ensure transparency for motorists and provide for a right to appeal   The Minister for......

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Topical Issue Debate: The need for this Government to make available a dedicated stream of funding to progress construction of greenways, blueways and other outdoor trails

21st January, 2015

There has been significant funding of Greenways and outdoor trails under this Government to date. I fully recognise the contribution such projects make to......

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Topical Issues Debate: The necessity to maintaining Heathrow slots to ensure balanced development

20th January, 2015

Check Against Delivery Firstly, I want to thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I am very keenly aware of the importance of this......

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