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03/02/2012
Taoiseach Reveals EU Presidency Logo
The Taoiseach, Tánaiste and European Affairs Minister have launched the winning logo for Ireland’s EU Presidency in the first half of 2013.
The logo was chosen by the public in an online poll which received more than 14,000 votes from 30 Nov to 31 Dec.
Speaking at the launch the Taoiseach said: "Ireland’s EU Presidency will provide us with an opportunity to once again demonstrate our ability to manage the agenda of the EU and to deliver a first class Presidency. This is a unique opportunity for us to accentuate positive perceptions about our Country as a small, vibrant, open and innovative State and a committed member of the European Union."
Joining the Taoiseach at the event, the Tánaiste said: "The Presidency will bring thousands of delegates and visitors to Ireland in 2012, giving us the opportunity to showcase the country to a wide audience.
"The Presidency will also provide an occasion for us to reflect on our four decades of EU membership and I believe it is an opportune time for us to have a national debate on how we see our future in Europe."
(DW/GK)
The logo was chosen by the public in an online poll which received more than 14,000 votes from 30 Nov to 31 Dec.
Speaking at the launch the Taoiseach said: "Ireland’s EU Presidency will provide us with an opportunity to once again demonstrate our ability to manage the agenda of the EU and to deliver a first class Presidency. This is a unique opportunity for us to accentuate positive perceptions about our Country as a small, vibrant, open and innovative State and a committed member of the European Union."
Joining the Taoiseach at the event, the Tánaiste said: "The Presidency will bring thousands of delegates and visitors to Ireland in 2012, giving us the opportunity to showcase the country to a wide audience.
"The Presidency will also provide an occasion for us to reflect on our four decades of EU membership and I believe it is an opportune time for us to have a national debate on how we see our future in Europe."
(DW/GK)
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