His beloved River Moy is flowing a little bit slower this morning as if to mark his passing. Thanks
#JackCharlton
for all you did for Ireland, for Sport and especially for
#Ballina
and
#Mayo
.
#RIP
Absolutely no words to express how honoured I am to have been appointed as Deputy Leader of
@fiannafailparty
...hugely greatful to
@MichealMartinTD
for the opportunity...looking forward to working with colleagues in
@OireachtasNews
, cllrs members and supporters across the country
Last night I attended a function I committed to a number of weeks ago, to pay tribute to a person I respected and admired greatly. In light of the updated public health guidance this week I should not have attended the event. I wish to apologise unreservedly to everyone 1/2
Honoured & delighted to be re-appointed as Minister of State to
@DeptEnterprise
by Tánaiste
@MichealMartinTD
Looking forward to continuing the important work of supporting our enterprise ecosystem to flourish & thrive & working w businesses through the challenges ahead.
Our island and our world are poorer for his passing but immensely richer for his life. A life of selfless service to Derry,Ireland,Europe and the World. His principles are as relevant as ever. Thoughts with his family,all
@SDLPlive
and his wider community .
Congrats
@connachtrugby
...thrs a v happy man-who played on the last Connacht team to beat Ulster in Belfast-looking down from that big pitch in the sky tonight.
Really honoured to have won the Retail Advocate of the Year 2019 at this evenings Retail Excellence Awards. Will continue to work with my Oireachtas colleagues on retail issues. Great to catch up with Mayo...
It’s been a busy two days in Toronto meeting 🇨🇦 & 🇮🇪companies.
Canada is an important trading partner for Ireland: 65 Canadian companies employ over 8000 people in Ireland & it is the 9th largest export market for Irish companies
Huge morning in Mayo..the weather may be damp but spirits are high as we prepare to welcome Pope Francis. Good luck to all the team at Knock Shrine and at Ireland West Airport
I am pleased to announce the first phase of commencement of the provisions of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Act 2022 will take effect from February 13th, 2023.
This legislation will strengthen and enhance the PIAB framework.
Lots of us from
#Mayo
have lost loved ones since 2017...loved ones who were passionate about
@MayoGAA
#Mayo
and
#Mayo4Sam
and who will be shouting from the heavens on Saturday. This captures so many of our feelings beautifully
Take a few min to read this..it’s about a journey we are either on or will travel at some stage-thanks to
@NFitzPsychology
for beautifully articulating it
Kicking off my trade visit to Denmark & UN City Copenhagen meeting Irish diaspora, Irish companies& business leaders here in Copenhagen
🇮🇪🇩🇰 trade has doubled over the last 25 years to over €4.5 billion. Huge opps for Irish innovation & solutions here & in the Nordic markets.
An honour to be at the Mansion House in Dublin this evening to mark the naming of USS Patrick Gallagher in tribute to the heroism of Ballyhaunis native Patrick Gallagher. Many thanks to the Gallagher family for...
Delighted to confirm the Digital Services Bill has passed all stages in the Houses of the Oireachtas tonight.
My thanks to colleagues in the Seanad for their constructive engagement.
Today I published Ireland’s Progress Report on our AI Strategy
The Strategy is just the beginning of our work for a more digitally integrated, inclusive & competitive society & economy.
Look forward to progressing this work over 2023
✈️Excellent News for Ireland West Airport Knock! €5million in new funding under the Regional Airports Fund
Allocation follows a very successful & fruitful visit paid to the airport w
@jackfchambers
last month. Wish all the team at the airport continued success for the future.
Introduced the Consumer Rights Bill into the Seanad this evening
It represents a significant overhaul of existing consumer protection legislation including
✅ new rights for digital goods & services
✅more transparency for t&cs and
✅more redress options for consumers
On a great day for Mayo sport, I extend a huge congratulations to both the Mayo LGFA on their 3-23 to 4-13 victory over Cavan and to Mayo GAA U20 team and management on qualifying for next months All-Ireland...
Joining fellow digital ministers, ai experts, tech entrepreneurs, ngos and governmental organisations from across the world to discuss
#artificialintelligence
Very interesting start to the two day event. Thanks to
@michelledonelan
and her team for their work.
📢Great start to a Friday with 25 jobs announced in Mayo📢
CBE is a company committed to innovation & todays expansion is a great boost for Claremorris & Mayo - paving the way for CBE to grow it’s highly innovative business & scale it’s activities from here in the West.
My particular thanks to Cathy & her team
@IrlCGVancouver
for the very warm welcome to the beautiful city of Vancouver and for facilitating such excellent opportunities to meet with the Irish diaspora here & local business network
A truly
#TeamIreland
effort
Trade btwn 🇮🇪🇦🇪 continues to grow year on year & there are many opportunities for innovative Irish companies to scale & grow here.
It was a pleasure to meet w His Excellency Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri to discuss trade & opportunities for future growth for both 🇮🇪🇦🇪
Delighted to announce 🇮🇪 will chair D9+ from 1 Jan 2024
I am determined we use our term to share our vision that an effective coherent & proportionate approach to digital regulation will lay a strong foundation for an innovative digital 🇪🇺single market
@DeptEnterprise
Pleased to meet w
@ElecCommIRL
CEO Art O’Leary today to discuss the Commission’s important work protecting electoral integrity in Ireland.
We are working hard to ensure that digital services & artificial intelligence are safe and accountable, including around elections.
In Bletchley Park for the UK
#AISafetySummit
There are huge opportunities but there are also risks in how
#AI
is used & deployed. By taking a person-centred, ethical & transparent approach I believe we can mitigate those risks & use AI to the benefit of the economy & society.
Amb
@vincentguerend
together w Bernie, Chuck & members of the Dunford Family & students of
#Templemary
National School planted the 1st Tree of Liberty, in honour of the late great Steve Dunford founder of
@humbertstep1798
in the school grounds today.
Brilliant energy & stories of businesses embracing digitalisation at
@DigitalIre
National Digital Awards today!
An honour to address the founders, businesses & digital innovators who are leading from the front in making Ireland a leading digital economy
#DigitalAwardsIE
I’m in 🇦🇪 this week supporting
@EI_MENA
& 17 innovative Irish health companies exhibit at Ireland’s national pavilion at the leading medical industry exhibition in the Middle East, Arab Health.
Brilliant first day in Warsaw as part of
@Entirl
trade mission to Poland and Czechia. Huge opportunity for Irish companies to grow and scale in this exciting market
#GlobalAmbition
Delighted to kickstart one of the first trade missions of 2023 in the UAE & Arab Health in Dubai w
@vitalograph
product launch.
Excellent demonstration of Irish innovation helping to improve patients’ lives through best practice respiratory diagnostics
@EI_MENA
#GlobalAmbition
In Brussels today leading the Irish delegation to the D9+ Ministerial meeting. Great to reconnect w colleagues from across EU’s most digitally advanced economies & discuss key trends that will influence competitiveness & resilience
@DeptEnterprise
One of the best programs on tv in recent years kicking off now-and for the next few nights-on
@TG4TV
...all the craic of
#FleadhCheoil2018
from the comfort of your home
@FleadhTV
I stopped off at Remiremont & Saint Nobard, the birthplace of General Humbert.
2023 is 225th year anniversary of the French landing in Mayo and the celebration of the Year of the French in Ireland 🇮🇪🇫🇷
Travelling around Mayo w 🇫🇷Amb
@vincentguerend
as part of the launch of
#YearOfTheFrench
2023 marks 225th anniversary of French landing near Kilcummin & 200th anniversary of Gen. Humbert death
The already strong links btwn Mayo & France will be strengthened throughout 2023
Superb weekend of events across Ballina Killala and Kilcummin marking the 220th anniversary of the French landing. Many plans are now in place to drive these connections on. Safe journeys home to our French guests and to our re-inactors from across the island
I am delighted to be hosting my annual Coffee Morning for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice on Friday 14 September 10am-12pm at The Loft Bar, Pearse Street.
I would be delighted if you could attend!
My sincere thanks to my neighbours on...
During this morning's Leaders Questions I challenged An Tánáiste Simon Coveney on An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's attack on nurses and consultants earlier in the week.
I told the Tánáiste that the Taoiseach's comments were grossly unfair and untrue.
Great morning w Foxford NS & 🇱🇹 Amb
@GudynasM
#IrelandEU50
🇮🇪 membership of EU has been transformational - socially &economically. It has opened many doors esp for young ppl. It is an important milestone to celebrate-how far we’ve come & how we want to shape a better tomorrow
Brilliant to join
@ScaleIreland
at their Regional Start Up summit hosted University of Limerick .
Tremendous buzz in room…focused on progressing our entrepreneurship and start up community
#ScaleIrelandSummit
Delighted to speak at
@WindEnergyIRL
#WEITradeshow
this morning.
This event is providing an important & timely platform for engagement btwn my Dept
@Entirl
@IDAIRELAND
SMEs & larger industry on development of a national industrial strategy for offshore wind
What a fantastic weekend in Ballina! Congrats and thanks to all at Other Voices Ballina, Ireland’s Edge,Mayo County Council,Ballina Chamber and Mayo North for the huge work they’ve put in over many years to make...
AI is all around us already.
In order for Ireland to maximise the opportunities & face the challenges, we must be ready.
I'm setting up an AI Advisory Council & you have experience or interest in the field of AI, I'd like you to consider applying
The Taoiseach promised that women affected by the Cervical Check sandal would not be dragged before the courts. That promise now appears broken. So called mediation system is a sham & women like Ruth Morrissey continue to be dragged through the courts....