Archive for : November, 2014

Minister Donohoe launches end of year Tourism Ireland campaign with Phil Spencer

18th November, 2014

Tourism Ireland extends successful promotion with Phil Spencer and Classic FM to reach 7 million potential holidaymakers across Britain   Tourism Minister, Paschal Donohoe......

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Minister Donohoe opens N7 Newlands Cross Junction Upgrade

18th November, 2014

N7 upgrade is part of the N7 Newlands Cross/N11 Arklow to Rathnew PPP scheme Approx. 80,000 vehicles pass through Newlands Cross daily N7 opening......

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New Emergency Services Driving Standard launched

18th November, 2014

NEW EMERGENCY SERVICES DRIVING STANDARD LAUNCHED Ireland leads the way as the first country in Europe to provide common standard for Emergency Service Drivers......

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Minister Donohoe launches Dublin Port’s first Sustainability Report

17th November, 2014

200,000kWh energy saving, Dublin Bay birds project, 34 local education scholarships highlighted in 2013 Report –  Dublin Port Company signs energy efficiency agreement with......

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Week’s events: World Rememberance Day for Road Traffic Victims, Luas Cross City, Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance & Winter Ready campaign

16th November, 2014

With a more poignant, but sadly essential, start to the week than perhaps anyone would like, I took part in a remembrance day event......

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Speech to the Coach Tourism and Transport Council of Ireland

15th November, 2014

I am delighted to be here this evening for my first attendance at this important bi-annual event. To put the event and evening into......

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Minister Donohoe establishes new group under Fáilte Ireland to drive Dublin tourism forward

14th November, 2014

Cohesive brand identity for the capital would allow us to attract more tourists, boost job creation and enhance revenue streams   The Minister for......

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Government launches the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2014-2015 Information Campaign  

13th November, 2014

Today, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Paschal Donohoe T.D., the Minister for Defence, Mr. Simon Coveney, T.D., (Chair of the Government Task......

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Minister Donohoe launches Day of Remembrance for the victims of road collisions

11th November, 2014

23,596 people killed on Irish roads since 1959   This Sunday, the victims of road collisions globally will be remembered on ‘World Day of......

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Ministers meet with haulage industry representatives on HGV motor tax issues

11th November, 2014

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe T.D. and the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, T.D.  yesterday (Monday) held a very constructive......

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