Category Archives: Ireland

Press Releases & News from Ireland distributed via EuropaWire

The (Inter)National Culture Programme of the Irish Presidency

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Culture Connects, the (Inter)National Culture Programme of the Irish Presidency, will be launched in January. It offers a wide and varied programme of activity inside and outside Ireland, engaging new and established Irish artists in Europe and beyond, as well … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Society

Ceremony at Dublin Castle marks three important EU milestones for Ireland

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

2013 to bring seventh Irish EU Presidency, 40th anniversary of EU membership and EU Year of Citizens. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This morning at a ceremony at Dublin Castle, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister of State for European Affairs marked the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

‘Olympic’ sustainable awards for Ireland’s Presidency headquarters

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Ireland is the first Presidency to be awarded the sustainable and environmental certifications that were also awarded to the London Olympic Games venues. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Certification Europe has awarded double certification for Event Sustainability (ISO 20121) and Environmental Management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Speech: Justice for Growth makes headway at today’s Justice Council

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the Commission, European Justice Commissioner Press Conference, Informal Justice Council / Dublin Dublin, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, we have had a very important discussion on how justice policies can help to reinforce stability, jobs and growth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics

Informal Justice Council: 18 January 2013

Posted on 16, January 2013 by

Brussels, 16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Union Justice ministers will meet in Dublin on 18 January 2013. The Commission will be represented by Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner. Main agenda items: Reform of EU data protection rules Cross-border insolvency … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law

Speech by President Barroso at the EP plenary debate on the Irish Presidency of the Council

Posted on 16, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission European Parliament plenary session/Strasbourg Strasbourg, 16-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President, Dear Taoiseach, Honourable Members, Every Presidency is a landmark, but this time it is particularly true. This is the 7th time … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Statistics on securities issues of Irish financial and non-financial firms: November 2012

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At end-November 2012, the outstanding amount of debt securities issued by Irish financial and non-financial firms, and the Government was €1.01 trillion (or a reduction of approximately 1 per cent since November 2011). This contrasts with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland

Central Bank of Ireland – Retail Interest Rate Statistics: November 2012

Posted on 14, January 2013 by

14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Retail Interest Rate Statistics[1] cover lending to, and deposits from, households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) in the euro area by credit institutions resident in Ireland. Interest rates and business volumes refer to euro-denominated loans and deposits … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Government, Ireland

Speech by President Barroso on the launch of the European Year of Citizens

Posted on 11, January 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Citizens’ Dialogue/Dublin Dublin, 11-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Lord Mayor, Ladies and gentlemen, Dia duit. At the end of the six months I will be able to say a few more words. 2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council Speech to the Irish Business and Employers Confederation “Driving Europe’s Recovery – the Way Forward”

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Dublin, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is always a great pleasure to be back in Dublin – it’s a good place to mark the start of the New Year! My visit today comes at a special time, as Ireland takes over Presidency … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Remarks by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following the meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

Dublin, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Can I first of all say that I am very glad to be here in Ireland again. I should also like to convey my best wishes to all of you for the New Year, especially in your … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

European Globalisation Fund pays €25.3 million to help redundant workers in France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Sweden

Posted on 24, December 2012 by

Brussels, 24-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has just made payments to France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Sweden from the European Globalisation adjustment Fund (EGF). The total amount of €25.3 million will help 4722 workers in those countries back into … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Ireland, Netherlands, Society, Spain, Sweden

President Schulz and EP group leaders to meet future Irish presidency

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of the Irish Presidency which begins in January 2013, EP President Martin Schulz and leaders of the political groups in the European Parliament will be in Dublin on Thursday and Friday to meet the Taoiseach and … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

University establishes Europe’s first tall tower greenhouse gas measurements network

Posted on 29, November 2012 by
The tall tower at Tacolneston, Norwich where greenhouse gases are measured from 50, 100 and 180 meters up the tower Image by Aoife Grant

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A network of integrated greenhouse gas measurements in the UK and Ireland – the first of its kind in Europe – has been established by researchers at the University of Bristol. A network of integrated greenhouse gas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Ireland, Science, United Kingdom

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Irish electrical company Cooper Industries by rival Eaton

Posted on 27, November 2012 by

Brussels, 27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Cooper Industries of Ireland by Eaton Corporation of the US. The transaction combines the electrical equipment and component businesses of Cooper and Eaton. … Read the full press release →

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EIB provides EUR 50 million for construction of eight Irish schools

Posted on 14, November 2012 by

14-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education and Skills warmly welcomed the start of construction of eight schools which are being delivered under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. These are the first public sector projects to be funded under the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Ireland

Speech on EU-US Trade Relations

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

European Liberal Democrats Congress/Dublin, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, They say that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. In that case, the American election campaign does not bode well for transatlantic relations. Europe has hardly featured throughout the … Read the full press release →

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Trinity College Dublin to Provide Singapore’s First Degrees in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Posted on 3, November 2012 by
TCD Provost, Dr Patrick Prendergast, Prof Tan Chin Tiong, President, SIT. Mr Chan Lee Mun, Principal/CEO, NYP, Minister for Health in Singapore, Mr Gan Kim Yong and Irish Ambassador to Singapore Joe Hayes

Trinity’s New Groundbreaking International Collaboration with Singapore Institute of Technology 3-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the first international collaboration of its kind for Trinity College Dublin, it will provide degrees in occupational therapy and physiotherapy to students in Singapore. Trinity College … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Ireland, Science, Technology

Statement by the EC, ECB, and IMF on the Review Mission to Ireland

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dublin during October 16–25, 2012 for the eighth review of the government’s economic programme and also met with a variety of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Ireland, Society

Barclays Bank Ireland increases support for US & multinational companies in Ireland with new hire

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays Bank Ireland is to offer increased support to US & multinational companies looking to do business in Ireland with the appointment of Sinéad Neeson* as a Relationship Director within its multinational corporate team. Given Ireland’s position … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Ireland, Management

Statement by Vice President Rehn on the conclusion of the eighth review mission to Ireland

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome the finding that Ireland’s programme remains on track and that the government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to meeting the budgetary targets. I am convinced that Ireland’s fiscal adjustment path strikes the right balance between … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics

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Environment: eight cities apply for European Green Capital Award 2015

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The deadline for submitting entries to become European Green Capital 2015 is now closed and the following cities have entered the competition: Bristol (UK) Brussels (Belgium) Bydgoszcz (Poland) Dublin (Ireland) Glasgow (UK) Kaunas (Lithuania) Kutahya (Turkey) Ljubljana (Slovenia) EU … Read the full press release →

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Small and medium sized enterprises in 2011: situations per EU Member State

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Trends in the SME sector for Austria

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission annually assesses progress in implementation of the Small Business Act (SBA)1 at national level. This memo describes the results of the assessment as illustrated by country specific SBA factsheets2, composed on the basis of a wide … Read the full press release →

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EuropaWire.EU to launch

Posted on 24, July 2012 by

EuropaWire.EU (EW) is a premium European Union press release distribution and newswire service. The vast majority of the press releases that will appear on and be released via EuropaWire.EU (https://news.europawire.eu), will primarily be sourced directly from major EU based brands, companies, and institutions … Read the full press release →

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