Brian Hayes MEP warns of consequences of Britain exiting EU
Brian Hayes MEP address on Friday, 15th April, Mont Clare Hotel, Dublin 2. "I am not convinced that there is enough contingency planning being done at government level on the Brexit referendum. There is an urgent need to put in place a stable government to prepare for...
Judge Moriarty: Judiciary got it wrong on pay cuts
Certain members of the Judiciary had got it wrong when they challenged the right of Government to reduce pay during the recent economic crisis, the Honourable Mr Justice Michael Moriarty told members at our first lunch of 2016. Addressing almost 40 members and guests...
EU Commissioner Phil Hogan address to Christmas lunch
Agriculture and Rural Development are part of the Jobs, Growth and Investment priority at the heart of the Juncker Commission. Indeed, I have already begun working with Vice-President Katainen in the Project Team linked to this priority. As a strategic sector,...
Huge year ahead for Ireland and broadcasting
Address by Kevin Bakhurst, Head of News and Current Affairs and Deputy DG, RTE, at speakers lunch Friday, 11th September, 2015 2016 will be a huge year in Ireland – it’s a time to commemorate the Easter Rising and the birth of the Irish State; it’s most likely a time...
From potholes to Rose of Tralee – life and times of late Derek Davis
Derek Davis, who died in Dublin on 13 May at the age of 67 after a brief illness, was a renowned Irish broadcaster. After working as a freelance news reporter for the American network, ABC, during the years of bitter civil conflict in Northern Ireland he joined the...
Tributes to former broadcaster Derek Davis RIP
The chairman of the Association of European Journalists, Richard Moore, has passed on his condolences to the family of former RTE broadcaster, Derek Davis, who has died. Mr Moore said: “On behalf of the membership of the Irish Section of the AEJ, I would like to...
Minister Alex White says Charlie Hebdo attack akin to Guerin killing
To mark World Press Freedom Day, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White TD, was a guest of the Irish Section of the AEJ. In a wide-ranging speech, he touched on media mergers, free to air broadcasting, Freedom of Information...
Garda Commissioner Noirin O’ Sullivan addresses issue of change in Gardai
We have undergone significant change in recent years and that change is ongoing. We have a police service that is not simply based in communities around the country, but is of them. This close connection with communities is the envy of police services around the...
Stephanie takes top honour in student awards
EU Commissioner Phil Hogan outlines future of agriculture
Speech by EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, Dublin, 6th March, 2015. As a strategic sector, agriculture is well placed to make a central contribution to the new economic agenda. Can I point out to the Association a few key numbers: There are 25 million farmers: rural areas...
SOPHIE MAGENNIS, HEAD IRISH OFFICE UNHCR SPEAKS TO THE AEJ
The Head of the Irish office of United Nations High Commission for Refugees, Sophie Magennis, spoke to members on 23 rd January in Buswells Hotel about the work of her organisations. She outlined how the UNHCR was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations...
CALLEARY CALLS FOR BALANCED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REGIONS
Fianna Fáil is to place major emphasis on balanced industrial development in the regions, Party Spokesman on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Dara Calleary TD told the AEJ on Thursday, November 13. Complementing the IDA on the wonderful job it does in promoting Ireland...