Press Releases

Press Releases

MINISTER KELLY ANNOUNCES €10.6 MILLION NEW PILOT SCHEME FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE

20 - 05 - 2013 :

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Varadkar hosts Farmleigh reception for Six Nations-winning women’s rugby team

17 - 05 - 2013 :

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Ring hosts anti-doping debate in advance of EU Sports Council

17 - 05 - 2013 :

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Varadkar & Kelly welcome proposed deal for c.€5M Bus Eireann savings

16 - 05 - 2013 :

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FlightFest to fly 30 aircraft through Dublin City in September for Gathering

15 - 05 - 2013 :

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Varadkar & Kelly welcome LRC mediation in Bus Eireann dispute

13 - 05 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Annalise Murphy following gold medal at the Italian Olympic Week 2013

13 - 05 - 2013 :

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Varadkar calls on NBRU to re-enter talks immediately

13 - 05 - 2013 :

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Olympic Medallists presented with unique lapel pins at Ceremony in Mansion House

07 - 05 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes St Patrick’s Day figures showing significant ‘Gathering’ boost

06 - 05 - 2013 :

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Contracts signed for €282M N7 Newlands Cross fly-over & N11 Arklow-Rathnew upgrade - Varadkar

30 - 04 - 2013 :

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EIB confirms interest in funding Luas Cross City & further road projects

29 - 04 - 2013 :

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Tourism figures show strong start to Gathering with numbers up 7.4% - Varadkar

29 - 04 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring welcomes funding for festivals in significant tourism destinations

24 - 04 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes year-round Aer Canada service

24 - 04 - 2013 :

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Ring Unveils Final Route for Wild Atlantic Way

23 - 04 - 2013 :

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Ring congratulates Daniel Martin on winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège Classic

22 - 04 - 2013 :

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Minister Kelly launches SMARTER TRAVEL CAMPUS

18 - 04 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes opening of Crosshaven Coast Guard facility

12 - 04 - 2013 :

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Varadkar publishes draft laws to regulate clamping

11 - 04 - 2013 :

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€1m special boxing club allocation announced by Ring

10 - 04 - 2013 :

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Statement by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport on the Tit Bonhomme report

08 - 04 - 2013 :

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Varadkar launches new Road Safety Strategy

28 - 03 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring welcomes good start to visitor numbers Gathering Ireland 2013

27 - 03 - 2013 :

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Varadkar announces plans for radical overhaul of ports sector

26 - 03 - 2013 :

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Varadkar launches new design manual for urban roads and streets

25 - 03 - 2013 :

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Transport updates during severe weather and flooding

22 - 03 - 2013 :

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Tourism boost as Ireland gained more holidaymakers & business visitors in 2012 – Varadkar

21 - 03 - 2013 :

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Ring congratulates Irish women’s rugby team following historic Grand Slam victory

17 - 03 - 2013 :

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Irish Korean War veterans to return to Korea for 60th anniversary - Varadkar

15 - 03 - 2013 :

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Irish Presidency kicks off EU debate on clean power for transport - Varadkar

11 - 03 - 2013 :

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Varadkar launches local & regional road maintenance initiative

08 - 03 - 2013 :

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Public views sought on future of Bantry Bay Harbour

07 - 03 - 2013 :

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Ireland back in world’s top 20 most competitive holiday destinations - Varadkar

07 - 03 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring opens EU Conference on Sport financing

07 - 03 - 2013 :

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Varadkar promoting Irish tourism at world’s largest tourism fair

06 - 03 - 2013 :

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CHECK YOUR TAXI – NEW APP TO LET CONSUMERS VERIFY THEIR DRIVER – MINISTER KELLY

28 - 02 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes EU Commission Decision to prohibit Ryanair takeover of Aer Lingus

27 - 02 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes positive tourism start for The Gathering

27 - 02 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Irish women's rugby team following historic Triple Crown win

23 - 02 - 2013 :

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More air services & more tourists are key targets in Action Plan for Jobs - Varadkar

22 - 02 - 2013 :

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Encouraging progress on The Gathering welcomed by Minister Ring

21 - 02 - 2013 :

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Ring congratulates Martyn Irvine on a Gold and Silver medal at Track Cycling World Championships

21 - 02 - 2013 :

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Varadkar announces €7.4M safety programme for regional harbours

19 - 02 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring welcomes Incentives for Tourism in Finance Bill

14 - 02 - 2013 :

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Agreement Reached on GAA Inter-County Players Support Scheme for Next Two Years

14 - 02 - 2013 :

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€8.3 MILLION TRANSPORT INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED FOR CORK CITY – MINISTER KELLY

14 - 02 - 2013 :

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Further Govt boost for tourism & transport in Finance Bill – Varadkar

13 - 02 - 2013 :

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Statement by Minister Varadkar on Ryanair’s bid for Aer Lingus

12 - 02 - 2013 :

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€43M for cycle, pedestrian & bus projects in Dublin region allocated by NTA - Varadkar

12 - 02 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring to focus on match-fixing during Irish Presidency

05 - 02 - 2013 :

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Varadkar gives insurance companies full access to penalty point database

04 - 02 - 2013 :

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MINISTER KELLY ANNOUNCES €3.7 MILLION TRANSPORT INVESTMENT FOR GALWAY CITY

31 - 01 - 2013 :

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Patrick Wall appointed new Chairman of Horse Sport Ireland

31 - 01 - 2013 :

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Kids go free on Luas

31 - 01 - 2013 :

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Ring confirms €12.6M of Sports Capital went to disadvantaged areas

30 - 01 - 2013 :

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Varadkar welcomes boost in visitors at end of 2012 & strong performance during year

28 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring officially opens Home Holiday Pavilion at Holiday World 2013

26 - 01 - 2013 :

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Come for Rose "Gathering" event & stay for extended Rose of Tralee International Festival

25 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Varadkar presents first new driving licences

23 - 01 - 2013 :

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Computerisation to slash €32M a year in red tape for Irish businesses – Varadkar

22 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Rings in the changes for Operation Transformation

19 - 01 - 2013 :

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Doolin Coast Guard gets new €1.8M station - Varadkar

17 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Ring congratulates 2014 Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley

15 - 01 - 2013 :

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Varadkar: Work underway on major tourism projects in Limerick City

14 - 01 - 2013 :

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Statement by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar

11 - 01 - 2013 :

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Extra Delta flights from US is more good news for Irish tourism - Varadkar

10 - 01 - 2013 :

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Varadkar encouraged by ongoing strong tourism growth from Europe, North America & long-haul

09 - 01 - 2013 :

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Busy start to 2013 for Irish Coast Guard following incident on cliffs in Donegal

02 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Varadkar sets out his Departmental priorities for 2013

02 - 01 - 2013 :

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Minister Varadkar commends Coast Guard teams for saving 161 lives in 2012

30 - 12 - 2012 :

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National & regional sports capital grants announced by Minister Ring

21 - 12 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar publishes 2012 progress report for Transport, Tourism & Sport

19 - 12 - 2012 :

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Statement by Minister Varadkar on the Government’s shareholding in Aer Lingus

18 - 12 - 2012 :

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Dublin to host major travel conference as part of Gathering

13 - 12 - 2012 :

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: LEAP CARD IS A YEAR OLD TODAY – MINISTER KELLY

12 - 12 - 2012 :

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Cabinet agrees new Road Traffic Bill - Varadkar

11 - 12 - 2012 :

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Ring congratulates Fionnuala Britton on retaining title at World Cross-country championships

09 - 12 - 2012 :

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Ring supports Dublin proposal for 2020 UEFA European Football Championship

07 - 12 - 2012 :

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Fuel rebate, aviation package and increased VAT threshold will boost transport, tourism & jobs – Varadkar

05 - 12 - 2012 :

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Varadkar announces plans for national aviation policy

03 - 12 - 2012 :

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850 jobs on the way as Govt confirms Shannon Airport & Shannon Development to merge

03 - 12 - 2012 :

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€26M for 615 new sports projects announced by Ring

02 - 12 - 2012 :

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Dublin picked for Lonely Planet’s Top 5 New Year’s Eve destinations

30 - 11 - 2012 :

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Statement by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar on Malin & Valentia Coast Guard radio stations in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday 28th November

28 - 11 - 2012 :

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Tourism Joint Communiqué 28 November 2012

28 - 11 - 2012 :

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PRIVATE SECTOR SPONSORS SOUGHT FOR PUBLIC BIKE SCHEMES – MINISTER ALAN KELLY

28 - 11 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes strong tourism growth from North America & Europe as visitor numbers rise

28 - 11 - 2012 :

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BULLETIN OF VEHICLE AND DRIVER STATISTICS 2011

28 - 11 - 2012 :

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Work to start on €370M Luas BXD next year after Cabinet approves updated business plan - Varadkar

27 - 11 - 2012 :

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New Aer Lingus US services will be significant for Gathering 2013 - Varadkar

23 - 11 - 2012 :

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Ring announces €685,000 for 170 local festivals & events across Ireland. Food, music and fun on the cards for 2013 in hundreds of communities

22 - 11 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes joint ICTU/IBEC Aer Lingus initiative

12 - 11 - 2012 :

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Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter T.D., launch the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2012 -2013

09 - 11 - 2012 :

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Varadkar turns the sod on €59M Ballaghaderreen Bypass

02 - 11 - 2012 :

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Varadkar confirms €6.7M Tourism investment in Boyne Valley, Kilkenny & Westport

01 - 11 - 2012 :

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New Dublin-JFK service is positive news for the Gathering - Varadkar

24 - 10 - 2012 :

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Work progressing well at National Sports Campus - Varadkar

24 - 10 - 2012 :

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Ministers Leo Varadkar and Ruairi Quinn launch new schools programme for The Gathering

18 - 10 - 2012 :

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Publication of the Medical Bureau of Road Safety’s Report on Roadside Drug Testing, Equipment and Related Matters

17 - 10 - 2012 :

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Coast Guard warns public as Met Eireann issue serious weather alert

16 - 10 - 2012 :

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Ring announces last opportunity to attend Gathering Town Hall meeting

16 - 10 - 2012 :

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Ireland’s public buildings should join the Greening for St Patrick’s Day – Varadkar

15 - 10 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar marks completion of four-year Fota House restoration project

15 - 10 - 2012 :

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Passenger rights extended to ferries - Varadkar

14 - 10 - 2012 :

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Ring takes Gathering promotion to Leeds & Birmingham

11 - 10 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar welcomes World Handball Championship to Ireland

10 - 10 - 2012 :

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Varadkar & Attwood set detailed timetable for North/South recognition of penalty points

05 - 10 - 2012 :

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€2.6m for new Sports Equipment Grants to boost participation - Ring

04 - 10 - 2012 :

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New Branding For Ireland's Taxi Fleet Unveiled Alan Kelly

03 - 10 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes new Shannon to Chicago service

03 - 10 - 2012 :

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14% rise in bednights from overseas markets is welcome - Varadkar

02 - 10 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar promoting tourism & the Gathering Ireland 2013 in North America

28 - 09 - 2012 :

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Statement by Minister Varadkar on possibility of industrial action at State airports

26 - 09 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes appointment of Kevin Toland as DAA

26 - 09 - 2012 :

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County & City managers tell Minister Ring they’re backing the Gathering

20 - 09 - 2012 :

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Tourism VAT rate provides vital jobs boost - Varadkar

19 - 09 - 2012 :

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Statement by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport and the Spanish Ministry of Development

18 - 09 - 2012 :

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Student Travelcard to be Combined with 'Leap' – Minister Kelly

17 - 09 - 2012 :

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Varadkar proposes Ireland’s first cross-country cycle route

14 - 09 - 2012 :

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2011 Tourism Figures Confirm Recovery in Overseas Tourism - Varadkar

11 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ministers Varadkar & Ring congratulate Paralympic Team on amazing achievements

10 - 09 - 2012 :

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Second Gold for World's Fastest Paralympian Jason Smyth at London 2012 Paralympic Games

07 - 09 - 2012 :

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Another gold and silver as world champions triumph at Paralympics

07 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring applaud the Midas Touch of Paralympian Mark Rohan

05 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring congratulate cyclists on two more Paralympic Bronze medals.

05 - 09 - 2012 :

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Déanann an tAire Varadkar agus an tAire Ring comhghairdeas le Helen Kearney a bhuaigh an tríú bonn sna cluichí Parailimpeacha

04 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring congratulate Helen Kearney on a marvellous third Paralympic medal

04 - 09 - 2012 :

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€2.6M tourism investment in Waterford & Offaly announced by Varadkar

03 - 09 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar and Minister Ring congratulate Michael McKillop on achieving second gold Paralympic medal

03 - 09 - 2012 :

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Continued success as three more Paralympic medals secured for Team Ireland athletes today

02 - 09 - 2012 :

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‘Fastest Paralympian on Earth’ wins Gold for Ireland at London 2012 Paralympic Games

01 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ireland celebrates fourth Paralympic medal as Michael McKillop wins gold

01 - 09 - 2012 :

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Ireland achieves another Paralympic gold as Darragh McDonald wins Mens 400m Freestyle

01 - 09 - 2012 :

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American football game a massive boost for Irish tourism – Varadkar

31 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar to present special Certificate of Irish Heritage to Naval Academy trainer

31 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar and Minister Ring congratulate Bethany Firth on achieving gold at Paralympics 2012

31 - 08 - 2012 :

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Tourism visits from Europe continue to grow but more work needed on GB & US - Varadkar

30 - 08 - 2012 :

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Varadkar extends best wishes to Team Ireland at London Paralympics

29 - 08 - 2012 :

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Varadkar announces 2013 target for free Wi-Fi across public transport

28 - 08 - 2012 :

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35,000 Americans in Ireland this weekend as ‘Emerald Isle Classic’ will be €100M tourism boost - Varadkar

28 - 08 - 2012 :

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New Irish Coast Guard App that will help save lives

22 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Irish equestrian team on winning Aga Khan trophy

17 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar congratulates golfer Rory McIlroy on winning the US PGA Championship

13 - 08 - 2012 :

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Team Ireland continues to enjoy its most successful Olympics in decades courtesy of a silver medal this evening in the bantamweight men’s final in the ExCel stadium in London.

11 - 08 - 2012 :

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Another Olympic medal for Ireland as Conlon achieves bronze

10 - 08 - 2012 :

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Varadkar and Ring congratulate Paddy Barnes as he wins bronze and makes Irish Olympic history

10 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar and Minister Ring congratulate ‘Trailblazer’ Katie Taylor on her Olympic gold medal

09 - 08 - 2012 :

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Déanann an tAire Varadkar agus an tAire Ring comhghairdeas leis an‘Ceannródaí’ Katie Taylor ar an mbonn óir a bhuaigh sí sna cluichí Oilimpeacha

09 - 08 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Cian O’Connor on bronze Olympic medal

08 - 08 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes Luas BXD decision

03 - 08 - 2012 :

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Varadkar announces introduction of penalty points on August bank holiday weekend

02 - 08 - 2012 :

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Three million overseas visits to Ireland in first half of 2012 - Varadkar

27 - 07 - 2012 :

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Trí mhilliún duine ó thar lear a thug cuairt ar Éirinn sa chéad leath de 2012 - Varadkar

27 - 07 - 2012 :

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30 visiting countries & €300M in contracts bring Olympic benefits to Ireland - Ring

26 - 07 - 2012 :

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Govt allocates €36M to CIE to protect services

24 - 07 - 2012 :

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Dublin hosts Olympians & international athletes at Morton Games this week - Ring

23 - 07 - 2012 :

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Statement by Minister Varadkar on Pilot Training College Waterford

20 - 07 - 2012 :

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Motorway budget restored in Govt Stimulus Plan - Varadkar

17 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring Opens Castlebar's New Tourist Information Office

16 - 07 - 2012 :

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Ring congratulates Irish swimmer’s heroic Oceans 7 achievement

15 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar makes 12th of July visit to Northern Ireland

12 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar performs Brussels launch of The Gathering Ireland

11 - 07 - 2012 :

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Statement on arrangements for Pilot Training College students

10 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Rings speaking points for the Irish 2012 Paralympics team

06 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar announces Action Plan to address concerns over Maritime Transport & Marine Emergency Response

05 - 07 - 2012 :

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Unprecedented demand for Sports Capital Programme funding - Ring

03 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Irish lacrosse team on Euro silver medal

02 - 07 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar announces €100,000 funding as World Handball Championship returns to Ireland

02 - 07 - 2012 :

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Stricter safety regime for passenger ships at Irish ports

02 - 07 - 2012 :

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New rescue helicopter to stage fly-by as Minister Varadkar opens Goleen Coast Guard station

30 - 06 - 2012 :

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Visitor numbers hold up despite challenging global economic climate

29 - 06 - 2012 :

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MINISTER KELLY ANNOUNCES €4.5 MILLION FUNDING FOR ELEVEN ‘ACTIVE TRAVEL’ TOWNS

28 - 06 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring announces Morton Pre-Olympic Games International track and Field Meet

26 - 06 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring drums up support for Gathering Ireland 2013 in the UK

22 - 06 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar & RSA ask students to prioritise road safety during exam celebrations

21 - 06 - 2012 :

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Minister Kelly encourages everyone to get involved in National Bike Week 2012

18 - 06 - 2012 :

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Zambian and Vietnamese Paralympic Teams choose Ireland for London 2012 training base

17 - 06 - 2012 :

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Ring describes Green Army as a ‘credit to the country’

15 - 06 - 2012 :

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Varadkar announces that security matters at Dublin Airport have been resolved

14 - 06 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes European Team Track & Field Championships

13 - 06 - 2012 :

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Varadkar publishes review of penalty point system

11 - 06 - 2012 :

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Govt announces members of bodies tasked with implementing Shannon restructuring

07 - 06 - 2012 :

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Govt Announces €7 Million For Cycle Routes – Minister Kelly

07 - 06 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes dividend payment by Galway Harbour Company

06 - 06 - 2012 :

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Coast Guard warns public as heavy rain forecast for coming days

06 - 06 - 2012 :

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Sports Ministers North and South mark historic day as Olympic Flame travels to Republic

06 - 06 - 2012 :

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‘Escape the Madness’ Olympics campaign to target 8 million+ Londoners – Minister Ring

04 - 06 - 2012 :

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Thousands to visit Ireland for American Football tournament

03 - 06 - 2012 :

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Varadkar appeals for a safe weekend on the roads following four deaths

02 - 06 - 2012 :

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Irish Coast Guard issues advice to the public for June Bank Holiday and summer water-safety campaign

31 - 05 - 2012 :

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Varadkar confident that visitor numbers will increase in 2012

31 - 05 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring announces series of ‘Town Hall’ meetings for The Gathering 2013

30 - 05 - 2012 :

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Statement by Minister of State Michael Ring on Bray Boxing Club and sports capital funding

27 - 05 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring announces €200,000 funding for major Yeats Festival

25 - 05 - 2012 :

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Varadkar launches the Dubline tourism initiative with €4 million boost for capital

23 - 05 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring announces €1.8M for new west coast tourism route

22 - 05 - 2012 :

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Varadkar congratulates Leinster on Heineken Cup victory

19 - 05 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Katie Taylor on achieving Gold in Women's AIBA World Championship in China

19 - 05 - 2012 :

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Statement on Dublin Airport by the Chairman of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee

16 - 05 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar & Joe McHugh call for extension of British-Irish common travel area to assist tourism

14 - 05 - 2012 :

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Varadkar welcomes breakthrough for Fry Model Railway

27 - 04 - 2012 :

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Ring announces €180,000 funding package for ten festivals

19 - 04 - 2012 :

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Minister Kelly convenes first meeting of Integrated Rural Transport Committee

04 - 04 - 2012 :

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Minister Ring pays tribute to Louis Kilcoyne

01 - 04 - 2012 :

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Ring launches €2.6M festival package and 2012 Home Holiday Campaign

08 - 03 - 2012 :

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MINISTER KELLY ANNOUNCES WATERFORD TO HOST LAUNCH OF BIKE WEEK 2012

08 - 03 - 2012 :

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KELLY ANNOUNCES €4M TRANSPORT INVESTMENT FOR GALWAY

06 - 03 - 2012 :

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Minister publishes report on future of Cork & Shannon airports

29 - 02 - 2012 :

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Five more countries choose Dublin as Olympic training base

24 - 02 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar welcomes first increase in visitors to Ireland in 2011 for first time in four years

17 - 02 - 2012 :

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Irish Coast Guard to host major search and rescue conference in Ireland

02 - 02 - 2012 :

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€380M for regional & local roads announced by Minister Varadkar

01 - 02 - 2012 :

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IRELAND’S FIRST SMARTER TRAVEL AREAS ANNOUNCED– MINISTER KELLY

01 - 02 - 2012 :

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Minister Varadkar confirms €100M for new national road safety projects & upgrades in 2012

15 - 01 - 2012 :

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Speech by Minister for Transport Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar in Dáil Éireann on Wednesday 7th December 2011 concerning Budget 2012

07 - 12 - 2011 :

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Statement by Minister Leo Varadkar on Budget 2012 details for the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport

07 - 12 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar welcomes special allocation in Budget for The Gathering 2013

06 - 12 - 2011 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring congratulate Ireland on qualifying for Euro 2012

15 - 11 - 2011 :

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Minister of State Michael Ring congratulates Sligo Rovers on FAI Cup Final win

06 - 11 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar proposes Ireland’s biggest ever tourism initiative

07 - 10 - 2011 :

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Minister Ring congratulates Shamrock Rovers following historic victory in Belgrade

25 - 08 - 2011 :

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Minister of State Ring approves Tender Report for a new Swimming Pool at Loughlinstown

17 - 08 - 2011 :

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€3 Travel Tax to remain in place until next spring. Varadkar announces new €8.5m initiative to support inbound tourism from key overseas markets.

02 - 08 - 2011 :

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Landmark €7m restoration of Killarney House announced by Ministers Varadkar and Deenihan

30 - 07 - 2011 :

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Public urged to use public transport on bank holiday weekend – Minister Kelly

28 - 07 - 2011 :

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€6 million boost for tourism projects to stimulate sector – Varadkar and Ring

28 - 07 - 2011 :

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Minister Ring announces €1.25m fund for boxing facilities and female boxers

18 - 07 - 2011 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring congratulate Clarke on magnificent Open win

17 - 07 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar announces decision on regional airport funding

07 - 06 - 2011 :

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Minister of State Kelly secures major European transport technology conference for Dublin

07 - 06 - 2011 :

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As June bank holiday weekend and festival season kicks off – public urged to use public transport

04 - 06 - 2011 :

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Minister of State for Sport and Camogie President jointly launch All-Ireland Camogie Championships at Croke Park

01 - 06 - 2011 :

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€300m advertising boost for Irish tourism from Obama and Queen’s visits– Minister Varadkar

29 - 05 - 2011 :

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Irish Coast Guard carries out urgent evacuation of young transplant patient to London

27 - 05 - 2011 :

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Minister of State Michael Ring TD launches Lismore Heritage Centre website and West Waterford Trails brochure

26 - 05 - 2011 :

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Ministers Varadkar and Ring congratulate Leinster on magnificent victory

22 - 05 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar welcomes appointment of Eamonn Coughlan to Seanad

21 - 05 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar predicts massive tourism boost from Queen/Obama visits

15 - 05 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar thanks outgoing Dublin Airport Authority Chairman

13 - 05 - 2011 :

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€75M + 1,000 jobs in ‘shovel-ready’ transport projects - Varadkar

10 - 05 - 2011 :

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Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme forges ahead with €6.65m in 2011 - Minister of State Ring

21 - 04 - 2011 :

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Dáil passes significant mandatory breath test laws – Minister Varadkar

20 - 04 - 2011 :

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Minister of State Alan Kelly TD presents prizes at the Green-Schools Travel Competition Awards Ceremony 2011

14 - 04 - 2011 :

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Minister Varadkar pledges swift action to help hospitality sector

12 - 04 - 2011 :

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Announcement by Noel Dempsey TD, Minister for Transport regarding funding for the Regional Airports Programme

12 - 01 - 2011 :

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