Speeches
Speeches linked to posts on MerrionStreet.ie can be found here.
October 13th, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ceann Comhairle, I welcome this opportunity to update the house on recent developments in the eurozone…