Press Releases

Press Archive

2009 Press Releases

Dempsey highlights Irish Coast Guard emergency services during Christmas holidays

30 - 12 - 2009 :

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Dempsey issues coastal warning about winter weather and coastal walks

29 - 12 - 2009 :

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Dempsey releases a draft cycle design manual, for public consultation

07 - 12 - 2009 :

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Minister Dempsey meets Vice President of European Investment Bank to discuss funding of major transport infrastructure projects in Ireland

23 - 07 - 2009 :

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Preferred route for A5 Derry–Letterkenny–Aughnacloy road announced

21 - 07 - 2009 :

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Minister Dempsey launches €50 million national competition for Smarter Travel Areas

15 - 07 - 2009 :

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Dempsey announces new Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008

15 - 07 - 2009 :

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Dempsey Announces €1.2 m for a New Walking and Cycling Network in Carrigaline, County Cork

08 - 07 - 2009 :

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Dempsey meets US Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano to discuss landmark U.S.-Ireland Aviation Agreement

29 - 06 - 2009 :

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Ministers Dempsey and Gormley announce €5 million in funding for cycling infrastructure

04 - 06 - 2009 :

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Dempsey publishes the Aviation (Pre-clearance) Bill 2009

03 - 06 - 2009 :

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Minister Dempsey announces appointment of new Chairman of the board of the Dublin Airport Authority

25 - 05 - 2009 :

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Dempsey opens new €1m refurbished West Pier at Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour

25 - 05 - 2009 :

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Dempsey applauds Green Schools Travel Success

14 - 05 - 2009 :

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Dempsey announces 4th joint Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland Coast Guard Search and Rescue Competition

07 - 05 - 2009 :

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Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard visits the Irish Coast Guard Stationhouse in Howth

30 - 04 - 2009 :

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Minister Dempsey Announces Ireland’s first National Bike Week

30 - 04 - 2009 :

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Dempsey launches Ireland’s First National Cycle Policy Framework

20 - 04 - 2009 :

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Ahern calls for responsible driver behaviour this Easter holiday

09 - 04 - 2009 :

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Dempsey invites public to apply to become members of the Dublin Transport Authority

13 - 03 - 2009 :

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Dáil Adjournment Debate

12 - 03 - 2009 :

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Ahern welcomes the adoption of the Third Maritime Safety Package

11 - 03 - 2009 :

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Dempsey calls on drivers to make March the safest month yet on Irish roads

06 - 03 - 2009 :

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Coast Guard press release – update on oil spill

27 - 02 - 2009 :

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Statement by Mr Noel Dempsey T.D., Minister for Transport - Resignation of Mr Gary McGann as Chairman of Dublin Airport Authority (DAA)

24 - 02 - 2009 :

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Limerick Tunnel Progress Report

23 - 02 - 2009 :

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Update regarding oil pollution incident off Fastnet Rock

17 - 02 - 2009 :

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First ever Irish Coast Guard volunteers prepare to march in New York St. Patricks Day Parade

13 - 02 - 2009 :

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Coastguard Press Release- Oil Spill fifty miles south of Fastnet

12 - 02 - 2009 :

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Dempsey launches “SMARTER TRAVEL– A Sustainable Transport Future”

05 - 02 - 2009 :

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Minister Noel Dempsey announces €607.5 million for 2009 Regional and Local Roads Programme.

02 - 02 - 2009 :

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Dempsey initiates Facility Management Tender Process for Dublin Airport 2nd Terminal

02 - 02 - 2009 :

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Minister for Transport Mr. Noel Dempsey announces €1.44 billion allocation for 2009 National Roads Programme

28 - 01 - 2009 :

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Dempsey publishes report setting out how to improve bus services

26 - 01 - 2009 :

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Government Rejects Ryanair Offer

22 - 01 - 2009 :

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2008 safest year on Irish Roads since records began

01 - 01 - 2009 :

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