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Thursday 22 October 2020
Hogan told RTÉ in recent weeks that he aimed “to get Mr Trump to see the error of his ways” on trade.
China’s government did not comment on the incident but there were plenty of other critics both at home and in China.
There has been “tremendous” progress in the area over the past 12 months.
It’s all good, says the Jobs Minister.
More than 200 Irish-based companies are already doing business in the country.
The Taoiseach will be visiting several companies in both San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
As fresh bribery allegations throw the spotlight back on to Qatar, an Irish human rights lawyer has warned that the country’s ‘kafala’ labour system is leading to the exploitation of migrant workers.
The jobs were announced by underwater technology company Cathx Ocean and Becton Dixon, a medical technology company.
Enda Kenny told business leaders in London that he discussed the possibility of a joint trade mission with David Cameron at last night’s State banquet.
Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins raised the issue of human rights during an Oireachtas committee meeting this evening.
Were they not correct to put the business interests of Ireland first? And what about those other human rights abusers Ireland conveniently chooses to ignore?
Micheál Martin has said “of course” the Taoiseach should have raised human rights issues with leaders in the Gulf this week.
Minister Richard Bruton has said the current trade mission to region is not an appropriate time to address the issue.
Enda Kenny has acknowledged Saudi Arabia’s election to the UN Human Rights Council, but the government won’t say if concerns about human rights issues are being raised with leaders there or in Qatar and UAE this week.
A delegation from the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee are departing for Tehran later this week.
Enda Kenny and Richard Bruton will remain in the Gulf region until Thursday.
They will be accompanied by representatives from almost 90 companies, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
In a wire from the US Embassy in Ireland, an aid to the ambassador said Ireland believes that ‘Godless’ communists are in league with Satan.
Details of the contract win will be announced at an event in Istanbul attended by the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore.
The Enterprise Ireland trip will last four days.
Ministers will be travelling to America, Australia, Saudi Arabia and India – amongst others – for Patrick’s Day. Good way to promote Ireland? Or is it just a junket?
13 senior ministers, five junior ministers, and the attorney general are all jetting off next week to lead trade missions.
Burton will meet with Texas governor Rick Perry as part of his four-day trade mission to the Lone Star State.
Department of Education and Skills says the week-long mission to India headed up by Junior Minister Ciarán Cannon was planned months in advance of the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Galway.
The contracts were as a result of a three-day trade mission to Canada, which involved 30 Irish companies.
The trade mission will involve 30 Irish companies from a range of sectors, and the Minister will participate in 25 meetings and engagements.
Fourteen of Ireland’s leading food and lifesciences companies will also travel to Japan for the mission.
Richard Bruton returns to Ireland today after a three-day trade mission.
Minister Bruton, Enterprise Ireland and dozens of Irish companies are taking part in the three-day trade trip to boost Irish exports.
Ireland’s trade mission to China has secured 155 per cent increase on its quota for boarfish, which has been described as a “real opportunity and a boost to Irish fishermen and processors”.
Enda Kenny met Chinese leader Wen Jiabao in Beijing today as part of his four-day visit.
Nine things to know this morning…
Eamon Gilmore today begins a four-day trip to Asia to strengthen political and economic relations with two countries.
Forty five Irish companies journeyed to Australia to forge new business relationships and sign contracts.
Richard Bruton has traveled to India today, beginning a mission aimed at expanding growth in the high tech and education sectors.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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