Speeches

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October 13th, 2011

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, T.D. at the closing of the Intel European Research and Innovation Conference 13 October 2011

Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you today as part of Intel Technology Week. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the very significant…

October 12th, 2011

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D.,at the Forum on End-of-Life Conference

I have a huge affection for the Irish Hospice Foundation…..huge respect for their work. I share their vision that no one should have to face death or bereavement without the appropriate care and support….

October 12th, 2011

Speech by Minister Howlin, Institute of Public Administration (IPA) Conference,

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here to provide the opening address for this morning’s conference. I am particularly impressed by the IPA’s choice of title for this event – Next Stages in Public Service Reform – Challenges and Choi

October 12th, 2011

Statement by the Taoiseach on the Meeting of the European Council, Brussels, 23 October 2011 

I am pleased to have this opportunity to brief the House ahead of the next meeting of the European Council in Brussels. As the House will be aware, this was to have taken place next Monday…

October 11th, 2011

Speech for the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny T.D. at the Game Ireland conference in the Shelbourne Hotel, on Tuesday, 11 October

I know that these IFSE quarterly meetings provide a valuable opportunity for gaming companies to get together and discuss the common challenges and opportunities…

October 8th, 2011

Closing Statement by the Tánaiste to the Global Irish Economic Forum

Taoiseach, President Clinton, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have come to the end of two great days of analysis and discussion. I certainly don’t intend to prolong proceedings much further. What matters…

October 7th, 2011

Speech by Taoiseach at Global Irish Economic Forumon Friday 7 October 2011 – Dublin Castle

In the long history of this small country there has never been such an unprecedented challenge nor such an extraordinary opportunity. I’m delighted to open this Global Irish Economic Forum, here at Dublin Castle this…

October 6th, 2011

Remarks by the Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny T.D. at the US Ireland Business Conference, at Farmleigh, on 6 October, 2011

I would like to thank Ambassador Rooney and Minister Bruton for organising today’s event. Ireland and the United States have long had a special relationship. It is a deep connection that we will always treasure as a nation…

October 6th, 2011

Speech by the Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D. at the IBEC HR Leadership Summit, Convention Centre Dublin

I would like to begin by thanking you for the opportunity to address you here this morning. The theme of this year’s conference – Rules of Engagement – is indeed…

October 5th, 2011

Statement by the Minister for Finance to Dáil Éireann, 5 October 2011

Ceann Comhairle, I welcome this opportunity to update the house on recent developments in the eurozone…

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