Category Archives: Ireland

Press Releases & News from Ireland distributed via EuropaWire

Irish Presidency Concludes Negotiations on the European Network and Information Security Agency

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Final discussions were held with European Parliament today to reach agreement on the workings of the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA). 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  This Agency, a centre of expertise in Network and Information Security, was originally … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Ireland, Security & Safety, Technology

What EU data protection can do for growth

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Writes Commissioner Viviane Reding and Alan Shatter, TD, Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — One year ago, ahead of the European Data Protection Day 2012, the European Commission proposed a root and branch reform of the EU’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Ireland, Law, Technology

Ireland: Commission completes eighth Programme review

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Brussels, 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has completed its eighth review of the EU-IMF financial assistance programme for Ireland and has published the technical report by the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECFIN) which assesses programme implementation by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland

Minister Coveney re-affirms aim to reach political agreement on CAP and CFP reform during the Irish Presidency

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the first meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the Agri/Fish Council on Monday 28 January. The overarching theme of the Irish Presidency is promotion of stability, … Read the full press release →

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

Irish and UK Ministers hold talks on single market and trade

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) met his counterpart, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable MP for talks on issues of mutual interest as well as priorities for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics, United Kingdom

EUR 200m from EIB to support 23 Water Investment Projects across Ireland

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank loan will provide €200 million to support improvements in Ireland’s Water Services Investment Programme (WSIP) by financing 23 projects in Dublin and 10 counties around the country to provide new water mains, water … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland

EU Ministers pledge to continue to push for strong action to tackle terrorism and organised crime

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

The Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers began in Dublin Castle this morning. EU Ministers for Home Affairs and Migration discussed topics relating to Security, Immigration and Asylum through a prism focusing on linkages to the Growth agenda. … Read the full press release →

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

Data Protection reform and cross-border Insolvency law prioritised by EU Ministers

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Ministers discussed priorities in the Justice area as the Informal Justice and Home Affairs meeting concluded in Dublin today. Data Protection Reform and the new cross-border Insolvency law were the main items considered during another productive … Read the full press release →

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

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence publishes Agenda for Justice and Home Affairs Informal

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today published the Agenda for the Informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers which will take place on the 17 and 18 January. Discussions during … Read the full press release →

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

Citizens’ Dialogue in Dublin 10 January to mark the start of the European Year of Citizens 2013

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Over 200 citizens from across Ireland and from many different backgrounds will engage in dialogue with Europe’s top policy-makers in Dublin’s City Hall on Thursday 10 January 2013. 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The participants will be taking part in the first … Read the full press release →

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

Transcript of speech by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Tuesday, 8 January at EEB Conference

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

EEB Conference – Clean Air Everywhere: Blowing the winds of change into European air policy. Session II: Improving People’s Health: what can be done better in 2013? The future of EU air policies and the 7th EAP Representation of the … Read the full press release →

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

Minister Quinn outlines Ireland’s Education priorities for EU Presidency

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. today outlined Ireland’s Education priorities for the EU Presidency. Welcoming the beginning of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, which Ireland will hold until 30th June, … Read the full press release →

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

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