Menu
12/01/2015
Arts Minister Issues Charlie Hebdo Statement
Arts Minister Heather Humphreys has issued a joint statement with EU Culture Ministers following last week's shootings at the offices of the French satirist publication Charlie Hebdo.
The Department said the statement wished to "draw attention to the violation of artistic freedom which was evidenced in the French atrocities, including at Charlie Hebdo, and to reaffirm the importance of the EU."
"We must defend the right to artistic freedom and freedom of expression. The EU was founded on the principles of freedom, security and justice, combined with the respect for cultural diversity within the Union. The atrocities of recent days in Paris make it clear that we must strive more than ever to uphold these ideals," Minister Humphreys said.
"I am joining with Culture Ministers across the EU to emphasise the importance of artistic freedom. Without it, we would live in a deeply constrained society. Freedom of expression is something to be celebrated, to be safeguarded and to be embraced as a basic tenet of an open and democratic society.
"I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to the people of Paris, who have endured a terrifying ordeal in recent days. The French killings were a fundamental attack on freedom. Today, we stand side by side with the French people and our European neighbours in a collective declaration of freedom and unity."
The statement was initiated by the Lativan Presidency, the Minister of Culture of Latvia, Ms Dace Melbarde, and the Minister of Culture and Communication of the Republic of France, Ms Fleur Pellerin, and was signed by all 28 Ministers for Culture across the EU.
It was issued to coincide with yesterday’s solidarity march in Paris, which was attended by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
(IT/CD)
The Department said the statement wished to "draw attention to the violation of artistic freedom which was evidenced in the French atrocities, including at Charlie Hebdo, and to reaffirm the importance of the EU."
"We must defend the right to artistic freedom and freedom of expression. The EU was founded on the principles of freedom, security and justice, combined with the respect for cultural diversity within the Union. The atrocities of recent days in Paris make it clear that we must strive more than ever to uphold these ideals," Minister Humphreys said.
"I am joining with Culture Ministers across the EU to emphasise the importance of artistic freedom. Without it, we would live in a deeply constrained society. Freedom of expression is something to be celebrated, to be safeguarded and to be embraced as a basic tenet of an open and democratic society.
"I would like to extend my sincere sympathies to the people of Paris, who have endured a terrifying ordeal in recent days. The French killings were a fundamental attack on freedom. Today, we stand side by side with the French people and our European neighbours in a collective declaration of freedom and unity."
The statement was initiated by the Lativan Presidency, the Minister of Culture of Latvia, Ms Dace Melbarde, and the Minister of Culture and Communication of the Republic of France, Ms Fleur Pellerin, and was signed by all 28 Ministers for Culture across the EU.
It was issued to coincide with yesterday’s solidarity march in Paris, which was attended by Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
(IT/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
17 May 2011
Royal Visitors Win Fàilte - But Not From All
The first day of the Queen's historic visit to Ireland has seen both an attempt to transport a pipe bomb into Dublin and a hoax alert and, most recently, a number of minor protests taking place in parts of Dublin.
Royal Visitors Win Fàilte - But Not From All
The first day of the Queen's historic visit to Ireland has seen both an attempt to transport a pipe bomb into Dublin and a hoax alert and, most recently, a number of minor protests taking place in parts of Dublin.
28 September 2018
Hard Working Class Heroes Festival Launched By Minister For Culture
The annual Hard Working Class Heroes (HWCH) festival has been launched by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan. The showcase and conference attracts key members of the global music industry to Ireland to engage with new and emerging Irish music in some of Dublin's best live music venues.
Hard Working Class Heroes Festival Launched By Minister For Culture
The annual Hard Working Class Heroes (HWCH) festival has been launched by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan. The showcase and conference attracts key members of the global music industry to Ireland to engage with new and emerging Irish music in some of Dublin's best live music venues.
25 August 2016
Minister for Arts To Attend Culture Summit In Edinburgh
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, is to attend the Edinburgh International Culture Summit. Minister Humphreys will attend a number of meetings during her visit, including Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs.
Minister for Arts To Attend Culture Summit In Edinburgh
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, is to attend the Edinburgh International Culture Summit. Minister Humphreys will attend a number of meetings during her visit, including Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs.
20 March 2015
EU Court Rules Ireland Breaching EU Working Time Directive
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ireland is in breach of EU law for not including the training time of junior doctors as part of EU Working Time (EUWT).
EU Court Rules Ireland Breaching EU Working Time Directive
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Ireland is in breach of EU law for not including the training time of junior doctors as part of EU Working Time (EUWT).
03 June 2008
EU To Rule On Irish Deportation Of Non-EU Spouses
The EU high court is to hear a landmark case on whether non-EU spouses of European citizens in Ireland can be legally deported. The hearing involves four cases of non-Irish European citizens living in Ireland who are married to non-EU spouses that failed in their applications for asylum.
EU To Rule On Irish Deportation Of Non-EU Spouses
The EU high court is to hear a landmark case on whether non-EU spouses of European citizens in Ireland can be legally deported. The hearing involves four cases of non-Irish European citizens living in Ireland who are married to non-EU spouses that failed in their applications for asylum.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
