State of the Union Address
"I’m announcing that we will launch talks on a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union -- because trade that is fair and free across the Atlantic supports millions of good-paying American jobs." - President Obama
Lincoln Movie Screening
Public Affairs Officer Susan Cleary welcomed over 250 guests to The Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin for a private viewing of the new release Lincoln on the former President’s birthday.
President on His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
On behalf of Americans everywhere, Michelle and I wish to extend our appreciation and prayers to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
Secretary Kerry's Swearing-In
John F. Kerry was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden at the State Department in Washington D.C. He is the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, becoming the first sitting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to become Secretary in over a century.
Embassy Headlines
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U.S. EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
In his State of the Union address on February 12, 2013, the President announced that the Administration plans to notify Congress of its intent to launch negotiations on a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with the European Union (EU). »
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USAID Deputy Administrator Steinberg Travels to Dublin
Donald Steinberg, deputy administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was in Dublin from February 11-13, 2013. Mr. Steinberg’s visit surrounded meetings with EU Development Ministers as part of Ireland's Presidency of the EU. He held a bilateral meeting with Irish Minister for Development and Trade Joe Costello. Mr. Steinburg also delivered a lecture at Trinity College Dublin entitled “Youth in Development: Realizing the Demographic Opportunity.” »
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Embassy Staff Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Crumlin
On Sunday, January 27 2013, U.S. Embassy staff and family members volunteered at the Ronald McDonald house in Crumlin. The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and a caring and supportive environment for families whose children are seriously ill and are hospitalised or undergoing medical treatment at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Through the donations raised by the US Customs and Border Protection Branch in Shannon and the US Embassy, staff prepared breakfast and dinner for approximately 40 people. »
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Deputy Assistant Secretary Paula Schriefer visits Dublin
Paula Schriefer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State at the Bureau of International Organization Affairs visited Dublin on January 24, 2013. As well as meeting with government officials, Ms. Schriefer spoke to students at Saint Patrick's College in Dublin 9. Prior to assuming this position, Ms Schriefer was vice president for global programs at Freedom House, where she oversaw Freedom House's global activities on freedom of expression, internet freedom, religious freedom, and advocacy efforts at the United Nations. »
