Dublin City Council are proposing to regulate the Smithfield Horse Fair and have drafted Smithfield Horse Fair Bye-Laws. These bye-laws are currently out for public consultation. DCC is seeking feedback from the general public to these proposed bye-laws and fees. Submissions should be made in writing before 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 29th November 2012. Please click here for more information. .

Japan
I was proud to represent the Oireachtas Committee for Enterprise, Tourism and employment on our recent delegation to Japan. For almost 70 years Ireland has enjoyed strong diplomatic relations with Japan. Ireland opened it’s first embassy in Tokyo in 1974 In 2025 Ireland renewed and strengthened its presence in Japan



