Archive for the category: ‘Speeches’

Speech to the Bertelsmann Stiftung, Berlin – ‘Off Course or On Track? The European Union Amidst Major Economic Challenges’
16th March, 2023
Excellencies, Directors of the Bertelsmann Foundation, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here at the Bertelsmann Stiftung [Bear – Tells......
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Speech to the Capital Projects & Infrastructure Public Spending Code Workshop
22nd February, 2023
The National Development Plan was first launched in 2018 with the revised Plan published in 2021. It is our largest, greenest and most ambitious......
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Speech to the Economist Gala Dinner, Greece
23rd July, 2021
Kalispera (good evening) Efkaristo (thank you) for the invitation to address you this evening. It is an absolute privilege to be here in Athens.......
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Meeting of the Budgetary Oversight Committee, Opening Statement
15th July, 2021
Chair, Members: let me thank the Committee for the invitation to appear here today to discuss the Summer Economic Statement (SES) which was published......
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Opening statement on the Future of Banking in Ireland
1st July, 2021
Ceann Comhairle, thank you for the opportunity to discuss this very important topic. I am sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy......
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Opening Address to the National Economic Dialogue (NED): Understanding the Context: Economic Perspectives
28th June, 2021
I would like to thank An Taoiseach for his opening address and also our Chair, Alan Barrett, for his opening remarks and for once......
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Speech to Blockchain Ireland Week 2021
24th May, 2021
Good morning everyone. I am delighted to be speaking to you today, albeit virtually, as part of Blockchain Ireland Week. First of all,......
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Speech to the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Global Conference
21st May, 2021
It is a great privilege to speak to you today at the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Global Conference. The past year has been......
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Speech to the to the Irish Banking Culture Board event
17th May, 2021
Good morning, Chair of the Irish Banking Culture Board – Mr Justice John Hedigan, Chief Executive – Marion Kelly, Ladies and Gentlemen. I......
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Speech on the Future of Banking in Ireland to Seanad Eireann
10th May, 2021
Thank you Cathoirleach for the opportunity to discuss the future of banking this afternoon. I will open today’s discussion by updating you on......
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