Archive for : June, 2014

Week’s events: GAC, European Council & Dublin’s Pride

29th June, 2014

This week was dominated by the first European Council to take place since the European Parliament elections were held last month. Earlier in the......

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European Council blog

28th June, 2014

The has been much media coverage given over to this, the first European Council meeting since the European Parliament elections last month. Top of......

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Free Electrical Recycling Day, Saturday 28th June

26th June, 2014

Details of a free recycling day at the Hole in the Wall Pub carpark on Blackhorse Avenue and at the Grangegorman Bring Centre this Saturday,......

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Pre- European Council statement (26 – 27 June) by the Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD Dáil Éireann, 25th June 2014

25th June, 2014

It is always important that we have this exchange prior to a European Council. As the Taoiseach outlined, this Council is perhaps even more......

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General Affairs Council blog, Luxembourg

24th June, 2014

There are few European Council meetings that have garnered such a level of media attention and speculation as the one due to take place......

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Minister Donohoe in Luxembourg for EU talks ahead of the European Council

24th June, 2014

The Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe T.D., will attend the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg today (Tuesday, 24 June) in advance of accompanying......

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Week’s events: From Belfast to Blanchardstown

21st June, 2014

I was in Belfast this week for the launch of a book by Mary C. Murphy called ‘Northern Ireland and the European Union; The......

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Minister Donohoe encourages interested parties to seek the tender for the Blue Star Programme

19th June, 2014

 New 3 year tender announced for EU primary education programme   Minister for European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Thursday) called on those......

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Online shoppers and holiday makers should inform themselves of their rights under EU law – Donohoe

18th June, 2014

Information leaflet sets out entitlements and protections for EU consumers of products and services at home and abroad   Minister for European Affairs, Paschal......

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Northern Ireland must make its voice heard in UK-EU debate – Donohoe

17th June, 2014

Speaking at the launch of ‘Northern Ireland and the European Union; The dynamics of a changing relationship’ by Mary C. Murphy this evening (Tuesday)......

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