APRIL 2008 PRESS STATEMENTS

Charter of Fundamental Rights does not create any new powers for the EU - This charter applies to the Union’s institutions and to the EU member states in their implementation of EU law - 28 April - MORE

Finance Minister Brian Cowen TD brings a wealth of experience tot he job of Taoiseach - 18 April - MORE

Welcome Jose Barroso, The President of the European Commission to Cork - 17 April - MORE

Tribute to the former Irish President Dr Patrick Hillery - 13 April - MORE

Raises the issues of EU Corporate Taxes, World Trade Talks and the CAP Health Check at talks with the President of France, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy at the Élysée Palace in Paris - 8 April - MORE

Lisbon Reform Treaty brings in the necessary changes that will allow Europe meet the challenges of the 21st century and these include globalisation, climate change, energy security and cross border crime - 7 April - MORE

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