Speeches

Speeches linked to posts on MerrionStreet.ie can be found here.

March 22nd, 2012

Topical Issues Debate Minister Noonan statement- “…status of the Government’s efforts to renegotiate the repayment of €3.1 billion…”

During the course of 2009 and 2010 it was determined that Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Limited and Irish Nationwide Building Society required significant additional capital. Of this capital, a total of…

March 22nd, 2012

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D., at the Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI) International Banking Conference in the Convention Centre

Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, I am delighted to be here this morning in the National Convention Centre to…

March 21st, 2012

Dáil Éireann Private Members’ Business Counter Motion Government Speech – Minister Noonan

I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following…

March 20th, 2012

Taoiseach’s remarks at St Patrick’s Day breakfast hosted by Vice-President Biden in Washington D.C.

Mr Vice President, Dr. Biden,Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir. I’m delighted to join you again for this celebratory breakfast in honour of Ireland’s patron saint…

March 20th, 2012

Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD American Ireland Fund Gala Dinner Ronald Reagan Building

Dia dhíobh agus Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh go léir. May the blessings of St Patrick be with all this evening as we celebrate, a little late, Ireland’s national day…

March 19th, 2012

Speech by An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD Business Leaders Lunch Washington DC

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman. It is has been a year since I was last here at a time when the Irish people had…

March 19th, 2012

Speech by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny At Ireland Day at the NYSE

It is a great pleasure to be back in New York and to meet so many good friends of Ireland, particularly including Duncan Niederauer, CEO of the New York Stock Exchange….

March 17th, 2012

Taoiseach Enda Kenny – address at Notre Dame University

President Jenkins, President Emeritus Hesburgh, Distinguished Guests I am delighted to be here with you on this St. Patrick’s Day…

March 17th, 2012

Taoiseach’s Address at the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago St Patrick’s Day Dinner

Thank you very much for your kind words and thank you for the warmest of
Chicago welcomes…

March 15th, 2012

Speech by Minister John Perry T.D. on the occasion of the Ireland – Finland EI Trade Networking Lunch

I am delighted to have this lunch opportunity to celebrate an early St. Patrick’s Day here with you in Helsinki…

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