Taoiseach's Press Releases 2005
I very much welcome His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI’s first message for the World Day of Peace. His message is one of hope for a more serene world, especially for those suffering as a result of violence and armed conflict. His Holiness also expresses his gratitude to his predecessors Popes John Paul II and Paul VI, both of whom were of course tireless workers for peace. During our meeting in July of this year I very much welcomed the opportunity to discuss Pope Benedict XVI’s deeply personal commitment to carrying on this noble work.
An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today said that the recent Budget was the most generous budget he had seen since first entering the Dáil in 1977.
The meeting will focus on EU issues, including the Presidency's proposals on the Financial Perspectives issue, in advance of next week's EU Summit meeting.
An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D. said today that the Government’s Budget is that of a successful economy that continues to outperform practically all others in the developed world.
The Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, T.D., tonight welcomed the recommendations from the National Implementation Body. He urged the parties to the dispute at Irish Ferries to engage fully at the Labour Relations Commission in order to reach agreement.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, T.D. will hold bilateral discussions with Croatia’s Prime Minister, Ivo Sanader in Zagreb today (29 November).
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD today travels to Barcelona, Spain where he will attend the Euromed Summit.
The Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern, T.D., yesterday officially opened the new premises of the Traveller Visibility Group, in the Glen, Cork and announced that the Government is providing a further €143,700 to the project.
Speaking from Hungary today, the Taoiseach, Mr Bertie Ahern TD said, “I am saddened to learn of the death of George Best. George was one of my great sporting heroes.
On Friday, 25 November the Taoiseach will pay a one-day visit to Budapest, Hungary for discussions with the Hungarian Prime Minister Mr. Ferenc Gyurcsany and to launch the Irish Hungarian Business Circle, a new joint Irish-Hungarian body designed to promote trade and economic links between the two countries.