Archive for : September, 2014

Cricket Ireland deal will cement future of top-class Irish cricketers on the world stage – Donohoe

17th September, 2014

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has today (Wednesday) said that the announcement by Cricket Ireland of a significant multi-million euro......

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Statement from Minister Donohoe on the announcement of immigration civilianisation at Dublin Airport

16th September, 2014

Speaking following the announcement this afternoon (Tuesday) by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, of a major immigration civilianisation programme, which......

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Donohoe launches new strategy to boost tourism from Canada

16th September, 2014

Tourism Ireland targets +47% growth in Canadian visitors and revenue High spend and length of stay are key positives for Canadian market   Canada......

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Week’s events: Grangegorman DIT, Tourism Ireland Autumn Campaign, Irish Hotel Federation & FG think-in

12th September, 2014

After what has been many long years in the making, this week saw Grangegorman DIT open its doors to the first tranche of 1,000......

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Tourism continues to deliver for Irish economy as revenue from overseas visitors up 8.8% – Donohoe

11th September, 2014

Number of trips to Ireland from holidaymakers also rose by 7.8%   Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, has welcomed new......

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Minister Donohoe announces the appointment of Mr Ultan Courtney to the Board of CIE and as Chairman Designate of Dublin Bus

10th September, 2014

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr Paschal Donohoe, TD today (Wednesday) announced that he has appointed Mr. Ultan Courtney as the Chairman......

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Tourism Ireland and Minister Donohoe launch €11m autumn campaign

10th September, 2014

Autumn promotional blitz targets late-season travellers around the world Festival focus for Tourism Ireland’s autumn campaign  Tourism Ireland and Minister for Transport, Tourism and......

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Minister Donohoe congratulates Ryanair on ground-breaking Boeing deal which will contribute further to job creation

9th September, 2014

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, today (Tuesday) welcomed the announcement by Ryanair that it has signed an agreement with......

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Arrival of students at Grangegorman DIT is first step in transformation of Dublin’s north inner city – Donohoe

9th September, 2014

Speaking today (Tuesday) from the Grangegorman DIT campus, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Dublin Central TD, Paschal Donohoe, said the arrival this......

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Week’s events: New Luas contract, Irish Rail, Ireland & adventure travel

7th September, 2014

  Monday began with the signing of the new five year, €150 million operating Luas contract. The contract was won, after a competitive tendering process,......

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