News - Peter Burke
Peter Burke leads first trade mission as Enterprise Minister
As part of the five-day mission, Minister Burke held over 33 meetings and engaged with a number of significant US companies.
Jul 25, 2024 14:15
Longford-Westmeath TD says current government focus is on budget
Calls for an early general election have grown louder following the comparatively poor performance of Sinn Féin who claimed 12% of seats nationally.
Jun 10, 2024 13:12
Burke and Carrigy confirmed as Fine Gael general election candidates
May 8, 2024 10:04
Peter Burke to be appointed as new Enterprise Minister
Meanwhile, Patrick O’Donovan has been appointed the new Higher Education Minister.
Apr 9, 2024 17:15
Local TD strongly tipped to become a cabinet minister this evening
The Fine Gael TD is expected to be appointed Enterprise Minister by incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris later today.
Apr 9, 2024 11:06
Race for the next leader of Fine Gael has officially started
A number of politicians have come out in support of Simon Harris this morning, including Local TD's Peter Burke and Frank Feighan and local Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Mar 21, 2024 10:06
Drumshanbo business owner delighted after visit of Chinese ambassador
Mr. He Xiangdong visited the distillery yesterday and was accompanied by Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke, to celebrate the launch of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in China.
Feb 14, 2024 13:41
Chinese ambassador to Ireland visiting Drumshanbo today
Mr. He Xiangdong will be accompanied by Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke, to celebrate the launch of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in China.
Feb 13, 2024 11:11
Local TD and EU Minister praises progress in Ukraine joining EU
Minister Burke attended an EU General Affairs council meeting yesterday in the Belgian capital.
Sep 20, 2023 07:52
Local TDs react to proposed changes to constituencies
TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.
Aug 30, 2023 13:54
Westmeath TD wants better tax reliefs in next budget
The Longford/Westmeath Junior Minister says there's more scope now to be able to help people
May 22, 2023 13:13
Local Minister stresses importance of progress on Northern Ireland protocol
There's widespread hope that some real progress will be announced on the Northern Ireland protocol in the coming days
Feb 21, 2023 13:55
Local Minister to visit Italy and Holy See for St. Patrick's Day
In all, 36 representatives of the State will bring Ireland’s message to 74 cities in 44 countries.
Feb 15, 2023 11:02
Local TD welcomes challenge following appointment to new Junior Ministry
Minister Burke will be working closely with other EU Ministers.
Dec 22, 2022 14:02Shannonside Newsletter
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