Organisation: Irish Presidency

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Agri-food’s glowing report card

While the pain of the ongoing downturn is still evident in every sector of the economy, most farmers can take heart from the positive signs on their immediate horizon.

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Taoiseach to highlight Ireland's achievements to European Parliament

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Optimism for CAP reform deal in June

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Hopes for less disruption to single farm payment

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Plans for Irish EU presidency lost in translation

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Sinnott shocked by ally’s attack on women’s rights

Whiskey, monkfish and Joyceaid the Taoiseach’s constitution

BEWARE of Greeks bearing gifts, but not Bertie Ahern in generous mood.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2004

Sinn Féin hits out at EU constitution

Irish interests are being overlooked as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern presses other member states to endorse his flawed plan for a European Union Constitution, it was claimed today.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

High security in place for EU farm ministers meeting

GARDAÍ have mounted a big security operation in Killarney for an informal meeting of the European Union agricultural council today and tomorrow.

Mon, 10 May, 2004

Animal transport talks collapse

THERE was a mixed reaction yesterday to the collapse of talks on new EU animal transport rules.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Esat partner with Shannon Development in broadband trial

A trial to deliver fast Internet access to businesses in remote and rural areas is being conducted in Co Clare.

Wed, 31 Mar, 2004

Ahern praised for push on EU wealth and jobs

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern was praised for his role in pushing the EU agenda to create more wealth and jobs in Europe at the summit of leaders in Brussels.

Sat, 27 Mar, 2004

Minute's silence at Brussels Council meeting

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Harney, has on behalf of the Irish Presidency expressed her deepest sympathy to the Spanish Government and its people following the terrorist attack in Madrid early today.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2004

Taoiseach discusses taskforce report with EET chairman Wim Kok

The Taoiseach met this morning with Chairman of the European Employment Taskforce, and former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. Wim Kok.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2004

Ahern to complete talks over EU Constitution

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern will soon complete his round of discussions with European leaders as part of the Irish Presidency’s efforts to reach consensus on a new EU Constitution.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2004

Amnesty urges action on small arms

AMNESTY International has urged the government to use its presidency of the European Union to stamp out the widespread proliferation of small arms which kill one person around the world every minute.

Tue, 13 Jan, 2004

Ireland takes up EU presidency

In the first address of Ireland’s EU presidency, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has highlighted the need for increased security within the European Union.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2004