THE Government says it remains firmly committed to advancing the work done at last year’s think tank at Farmleigh, according to a report.

THE potential commercial benefits of such areas as education and the arts are to be examined in the coming months by the new Global Irish Network, set up after last year’s Global Irish Economic Forum at Farmleigh House.

UP to 37 specific initiatives have emerged from the Global Irish Economic Forum that could be placed before today’s meeting of the cabinet.

A fun-filled summer programme of art, poetry, song and dance, unveiled at Farmleigh House today, is expected to entice thousands to the capital over the coming months.

ENVIRONMENT Minister Martin Cullen has denied opposition claims that he has insufficient expertise to make planning decisions.

HAVING spent a whopping 42 million turning Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park into a plush hotel for visiting EU dignitaries, it behoves the Government to underwrite the survival of one of Ireland’s architectural and horticultural gems.

Fine Gael is claiming that the Taoiseach has abused his position following reports in Sunday papers that he and his partner used Farmleigh for a private function.