2004 Press Releases

• 30/12/2004 Minister Michael Ahern publishes eBusiness Strategy
• 22/12/2004 Minister Tony Killeen, T.D., Announces New Board for the Health And Safety Authority
• 16/12/2004 Minister Martin welcomes consumer prices analysis
• 10/12/2004 Minister Killeen announces €18.4 million investment under EQUAL Labour Market Programme
• 10/12/2004 Work-Life Balance – A key Issue for your Team
• 09/12/2004 Four Cork firms to create 95 jobs
• 09/12/2004 Enterprise Ireland supports €29m investment by 17 Irish companies
• 08/12/2004 Minister Martin opens Craft Fair
• 07/12/2004 Minister Martin welcomes positive labour market figures
• 02/12/2004 Official Launch of the Cross-Border Business and Innovation Centre
• 02/12/2004 Widespread Confusion over Christmas Holidays
• 01/12/2004 Budget reinforces Ireland as a world leading location for business, work and living - Martin
• 30/11/2004 MIAB completes its remit and publishes its final report.
• 30/11/2004 Address by Mr Tony Killeen, T.D., Minister for Labour Affairs endorsing the agreement by the Health and Safety Authority of ILO Guidelines in Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems
• 29/11/2004 Minister for Trade and Commerce reacts to Trade Figures
• 29/11/2004 Minister Martin announces three new investments for Midlands Region
• 26/11/2004 Dell expansion creates largest customer and technology support centre in Ireland and adds 420 new jobs
• 26/11/2004 Official Opening of the Glanmire Medical Centre, Crestfield, Glanmire, Co Cork
• 18/11/2004 Minister Ahern opens Altera’s new Cork Centre
• 18/11/2004 Minister Martin announces 2005 Estimates for Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.
• 18/11/2004 Europ Assistance to create 42 new jobs in expansion at Navan
• 17/11/2004 Fujisawa €17 million expansion consolidates Killorglin facility
• 15/11/2004 Minster Ahern helps to forge new links in US
• 14/11/2004 Minister Martin leads trade mission to Korea & Japan
• 13/11/2004 Speech by Minister Tony Killeen TD to the 2004 TEEU Conference
• 12/11/2004 Minister Martin announces increase in ceiling of calculation of statutory redundancy payment
• 12/11/2004 NEW BUSINESS DEALS WITH NEWFOUNDLAND
• 12/11/2004 Address by Mr Micheal Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the FAS/ Irish Examiner Sponsored Conference – Impending Employment Legislation - at the Hayfield Manor Hotel, Cork on Friday 12th November 2004
• 10/11/2004 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin to European Technology Tour
• 10/11/2004 Tech Tour Comes to Ireland
• 10/11/2004 Martin introduces changes to FAS Employment Schemes
• 10/11/2004 Inward Buyers Mission, Bio-Pharm Sector
• 10/11/2004 Inward Buyers Mission, Bio-Pharm Sector
• 10/11/2004 Enterprise Ireland brings top US BioPharma mission to Dublin for “matchmaking” with Irish biotech firms
• 10/11/2004 Enterprise Ireland brings top US BioPharma mission to Dublin for “matchmaking” with Irish biotech firms
• 09/11/2004 American Chamber of Commerce/ IBEC Conference “Collaboration to Commercialisation – C2C”
• 05/11/2004 Address by Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the Launch of Science Week 2004
• 05/11/2004 IBEC Kerry’s Iinaugural President’s Dinner
• 04/11/2004 THE RESEARCH AGENDA: Making Knowledge Work for Ireland
• 03/11/2004 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions Forum
• 01/11/2004 Minister regrets the reduction of the workforce at Allergan in Westport
• 29/10/2004 Minister for Trade and Commerce reacts to Trade Figures
• 29/10/2004 Statement by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen T.D., on the imposition of a €1 million fine on Smurfit News Press Ltd
• 29/10/2004 Minister Martin welcomes Commission approval of BES and Seed Capital Schemes
• 28/10/2004 McAfee establishes a Software Operations Centre in Cork
• 28/10/2004 Minister Michael Ahern responds to concerns about illegal Arms Brokering
• 25/10/2004 Minister Tony Killeen opens Future Horizon 2nd Annual International Fabless Forum
• 22/10/2004 Announcement by Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr Michael Ahern T.D. on a European Commission initiative (SOLVIT) established to assist citizens and businesses with cross-border problems they are having in the EU
• 22/10/2004 Announcement by Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr Michael Ahern T.D. on a European Commission initiative (SOLVIT) established to assist citizens and businesses with cross-border problems they are having in the EU
• 21/10/2004 LAUNCH OF THE FAS SCIENCE CHALLENGE PRIMARY PROJECT
• 21/10/2004 Micheál Martin, to the Dublin Institute of Technology Conference on 21st October, 2004
• 20/10/2004 Opening of INOU Conference on the Employment Action Plan
• 19/10/2004 Minister for Labour Affairs urges all construction personnel to raise safety standards
• 14/10/2004 Launch of the National Competitiveness Council’s Annual Reports
• 14/10/2004 Second Stage Speech on the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004
• 14/10/2004 Business Objects establishes Software Operations Centre in Dublin
• 12/10/2004 Minister Martin Announces Appointment of New Secretary General
• 08/10/2004 AK pharmaceuticals to Create 220 High Skilled Jobs in new European Services Centre in Cork
• 07/10/2004 Minister Michael Ahern addressing the LABOr Conference on “Learning from Best Practice in Training & Employment of People with Disabilities”
• 28/09/2004 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 27/09/2004 Statement from Tánaiste, Mary Harney in Response to Dubarry Announcement
• 24/09/2004 Work-Life Balance – A key Issue for your Team
• 23/09/2004 Marriott Hotel, Budapest on 22 September 2004
• 21/09/2004 Statement by An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Harney, T.D. at the launch of the Disability Bill, 2004
• 20/09/2004 Tánaiste announces three new IDA-supported investments for Mid-West Region.
• 16/09/2004 Minister Fahey welcomes publication of Labour Court Annual Report 2003
• 16/09/2004 Statement from Tánaiste Mary Harney in Response to Fruit of the Loom Announcement
• 09/09/2004 Minister Fahey launches South East Employment Development Strategy in Cashel.
• 07/09/2004 Tánaiste opens ALZA Ireland’s Cashel Facility
• 02/09/2004 Minister Fahey welcomes publication of Labour Relations Commission Annual Report 2003
• 02/09/2004 Hewlett-Packard establishes strategic R&D Centre for Ireland
• 01/09/2004 Minister for Trade & Commerce raises serious reservations over EU proposals for treatment of new accounting standard
• 26/08/2004 Minister Fahey opens Symposium on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• 25/08/2004 Minister Welcomes Trade Figures
• 15/08/2004 Minister Fahey announces establishment of Expert Advisory Group on Bullying and the Resulting Stress in the Workplace
• 13/08/2004 Minister Michael Ahern addresses Irish Exporters Association
• 09/08/2004 Tánaiste Welcomes Ireland’s Action Plan To Promote Investment In R&D To 2010
• 06/08/2004 Kelloggs chooses Ireland for Operations Centre
• 05/08/2004 Tánaiste - Altera to establish its European Centre in Cork and plans to create up to 60 new high-level jobs
• 03/08/2004 -Celebrating Irish Science
• 30/07/2004 Minister Michael Ahern presents quality management certificate to Cork-based Companies
• 30/07/2004 Tánaiste Describes NIB Report as Deeply Disturbing
• 29/07/2004 Minister Ahern Appoints CEO Designate of Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority
• 28/07/2004 Tánaiste Responds to Unifi Announcement
• 28/07/2004 Minister Michael Ahern presents quality management certificate to Cork-based Companies.
• 27/07/2004 Tánaiste announces major Biopharmaceutical Investment for Ireland
• 27/07/2004 Tánaiste announces €7 million investment in new National Institute for Networking and Electronics Research
• 26/07/2004 Trade Minister Ahern alarmed at sugar reform proposals
• 15/07/2004 Tánaiste welcomes independent review of Export Licensing System
• 18/04/2007 PIAB to deal with Motor and Public Liability cases from 22 July 2004
• 13/07/2004 Plenary Session of Sustaining Progress
• 13/07/2004 Tánaiste meets UK insurers
• 08/07/2004 R&D Tax Credit comes into effect
• 07/07/2004 Tánaiste Launches Report of Enterprise Strategy Group
• 01/07/2004 Minister welcomes positive trade figures
• 30/06/2004 EU must counter excessively meddlesome regulation, says Tánaiste
• 30/06/2004 Bell Labs to Establish Major Research and Development Centre in Ireland
• 29/06/2004 Tánaiste announces 230 new jobs in Galway
• 29/06/2004 Negative views of entrepreneurship must be addressed, says Minister Ahern
• 29/06/2004 ECC's first Web Learning Centre outside of Japan Establishes in Dublin - Tánaiste
• 25/06/2004 EU will be “a strong partner” with the US, Tánaiste tells international business leaders
• 24/06/2004 New Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill Published
• 24/06/2004 Tánaiste announces appointment of Ireland's first Chief Science Adviser
• 24/06/2004 Tánaiste and US Commerce Secretary to meet TransAtlantic Business leaders
• 22/06/2004 Tánaiste announces Guidant to add 1,000 new jobs in Clonmel
• 22/06/2004 Tánaiste Inaugurates Bristol-Myers Squibb Facility at Cruiserath, Co. Dublin
• 21/06/2004 E.U. conference on “Investment in Human Resources”
• 21/06/2004 Ecora Software chooses Cork as its base for European expansion
• 18/04/2007 Media Notification
• 18/06/2004 CONFERENCE ON INVESTMENT IN HUMAN RESOURCES
• 14/06/2004 Farmleigh, Sunday 13 June 2004
• 14/06/2004 Elan to expand Athlone facility as a key part of its future global business.
• 04/06/2004 2nd OECD Ministerial Conference on: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovative SMEs in a Global Economy
• 03/06/2004 EU Presidency Conference on Research, Innovation and European SMEs
• 02/06/2004 PIAB releases Book of Quantum
• 01/06/2004 Employment Ministers Agree Labour Market Reforms
• 18/04/2007 PIAB to begin operations - Commencement Order signed by Tánaiste
• 28/05/2004 Presentation of ISO 9001:2000 to the Mid-Western Health Board
• 28/05/2004 Minister welcomes positive trade figures
• 27/05/2004 'Europe will pay heavy price if fall-off in R&D continues unchecked' - Tánaiste
• 26/05/2004 Irish Payroll Association's Conference
• 25/05/2004 Balancing Work and Family Life is a Key Issue for Competitiveness -Tánaiste
• 24/05/2004 Conference of Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs (Development Cooperation) Committees
• 21/05/2004 Minister Ahern announces decision regarding application of International Accounting Standards (IAS).
• 20/05/2004 Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr. Michael Ahern welcomes indications of a recovery in exports
• 20/05/2004 Tánaiste takes part in historic EU-Switzerland Summit
• 19/05/2004 Competitiveness Ministers agree key proposals at Brussels meeting.
• 19/05/2004 - €1.6 billion investment for Leixlip
• 19/05/2004 300,000 building industry workers receive safety training
• 18/05/2004 Irish Presidency secures agreement on new consumer protection initiative
• 17/05/2004 Competitiveness Ministers agree timetable for regulatory reform
• 14/05/2004 Tánaiste responds to concerns regarding export regime
• 12/05/2004 PIAB announces timetable for launch
• 12/05/2004 Tánaiste Announces €20 million Venture Capital Fund for Commercialisation of third level research
• 12/05/2004 Tánaiste hosts business breakfast for His Excellency, Mr Wen Jiabao, Premier of the People⁽s Republic of China
• 11/05/2004 IBM to invest €22 million in its Dublin R&D Software Laboratory – Tánaiste
• 10/05/2004 Tánaiste opens eBay/PayPal’s facility in Blanchardstown
• 10/05/2004 "Personal Injuries Assessment Board effective from 1 June 2004"
• 06/05/2004 Opening of the Annual Conference for Irish Rural Link – ‘People & Community – The Forgotten Rural Agenda’
• 06/05/2004 Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Frank Fahey T.D., at the Launch of round two funding for the EQUAL Community Initiative
• 05/05/2004 Tánaiste Welcomes new European Arrangement for better enforcement of European Competition Law
• 05/05/2004 At the Launching of the Intellectual Property Management Guide for Exporters
• 04/05/2004 Boost for Fruit and Vegetable Growers - Tánaiste
• 04/05/2004 Tánaiste urges more choice for consumers
• 29/04/2004 Tánaiste launches GEM 2003
• 12/05/2004 Presidency summary of proceedings at meeting of EU Competitiveness Council
• 26/04/2004 European Union Can be Masters of own Destiny
• 26/04/2004 European Union needs lighter regulation
• 26/04/2004 Business and Political Leaders Discuss Competitiveness Challenge
• 23/04/2004 Politicians and Business Leaders to Exchange ideas in Dromoland
• 23/04/2004 Protecting Our Natural Heritage - What will be our legacy Conference
• 22/04/2004 Tanaiste Meets Senior Members of US Administration
• 20/04/2004 Tanaiste Announces Major New Investment by Merck & Co. Inc
• 19/04/2004 Opening of the Inaugural Meeting of EGEE
• 16/04/2004 Presentation of ISO 14001 Certificate to Cork City Council for the Kinsale Road Landfill Site
• 15/04/2004 New Deputy Chairperson of the Labour Court
• 15/04/2004 Presidential Meeting of the European Union Eco-labelling Board
• 15/04/2004 Tanaiste Welcomes Diageo Announcement
• 08/04/2004 New Procedures for the Resolution of Industrial Disputes
• 07/04/2004 Press Notification
• 05/04/2004 Presentation of FETAC 2 Certificates
• 05/04/2004 150 new jobs and the establishment of R&D activities for Killarney and Waterford
• 01/04/2004 Launch of However Blows the Winds an Anthology of Poetry and Song from Newfoundland and Labrador and Ireland
• 01/04/2004 Workshop on Lean Practices
• 23/03/2004 50 New Jobs for Ennis
• 15/03/2004 SFI Science Teacher Assistant Researchers initiative announced
• 14/03/2004 Working Time Directive
• 12/03/2004 Dublin Hosts European Consumer Day Conference
• 12/03/2004 Tanaiste Chairs Competitiveness Council Meeting in Brussels
• 11/03/2004 Minutes Silence at Meeting of Council of Ministers
• 10/03/2004 Conference on Building Consumer Confidence in the European Online Marketplace
• 10/03/2004 New initiative to improve and promote consumer rights in Ireland
• 09/03/2004 St. Patrick's Day Dinner in Frankfurt
• 05/03/2004 Tánaiste responds to Announcement by Wessel Industries
• 04/03/2004 Workshop on World Class Manufacturing in Europe
• 04/03/2004 European Union Ministers say more must be done on jobs and social inclusion
• 04/03/2004 John Bruton Wrong on Accession Rules
• 04/03/2004 Contech Medical Expansion to Create 80 New Jobs
• 04/02/2004 Address By An Tanaiste to the National Forum on Europe
• 02/03/2004 Tanaiste Responds to Unifi Announcemeent
• 01/03/2004 Presentation of Ceftificates to S Tyres Ltd
• 26/02/2004 EU Presidency Conference Adaptability and Adjustment to Change in the Workplace
• 25/02/2004 EU Presidency Conference on Adaptability and Adjustment to Change in the Workplace
• 24/02/2004 TKO Establishes HQ in Dublin Digital Hub
• 23/02/2004 Tánaiste Targets Pharmaceutical Sector
• 18/02/2004 Tánaiste introduces new arrangements for spouses of skilled non-EEA nationals
• 26/02/2004 Europe's Search for Excellence in Basic Research Symposium Conclusions
• 17/02/2004 Tánaiste announces two expansions by companies in the BMW region
• 17/02/2004 Tánaiste Calls for Innovative Science Promotion in EU
• 16/02/2004 Address of An Tánaiste At the OSCE Economic Seminar on Stimulating Foreign and Domestic Investments
• 12/02/2004 Minister Fahey Appoints New Board Member to Labour Relations Commission
• 12/02/2004 StorageTek - high value European R&D Unit for Dublin
• 12/02/2004 Tánaiste Launches Review of Decade of Work by City and County Enterprise Boards
• 10/02/2004 Minister Michael Ahern, TD, Addresses Butler Manufacturing Services
• 09/02/2004 Presentation Speech By Minister Michael Ahern, T.D, To Cork IT
• 05/02/2004 61 New Start Ups in 2003
• 03/02/2004 Address by Minister Michael Ahern on the occasion of the Launch of Irish Exporters Association Asia Trade Forum
• 03/02/2004 Appointment of Members to the Employment Appeals Tribunal for a new term of office
• 02/02/2004 Merrill Lynch opens second office in Dublin
• 01/02/2004 Increase in the National Minimum Wage comes into effect
• 30/01/2004 Minister for Labour Affairs meets EU Employers' Representatives
• 28/01/2004 Address by Minister Michael Ahern To the All Island Innovation Awards 2003 Gala Dinner & Presentation Ceremony At the Hilton Hotel, Lanyon Place, Belfast 28th January, 2004 at 7.30pm
• 25/01/2004 EU Ministers and Officials meet in Dublin and Brussels
• 23/01/2004 Address by Frank Fahey, T.D., Minister of State for Labour Affairs to the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament
• 22/01/2004 We have to stop the Brain Drain warns Minister for Labour Affairs, Frank Fahey
• 22/01/2004 Tánaiste Appoints New Chairperson of the Expert Group for Future Skills Needs
• 21/01/2004 "400,000 EU scientists working in US: Europe must redress the imbalance" - Tánaiste
• 21/01/2004 Tánaiste Appoints CEO Designate of Personal Injuries Assessment Board
• 20/01/2004 Less Regulation can mean more effective regulation - Harney
• 20/01/2004 Minister Michael Ahern Welcomes New Business Units for Mitchelstown
• 20/01/2004 Comprehensive Sports Information, the home of Covers.com, chooses Ireland for its European Operations Centre.
• 13/01/2004 Employment creation a key focus for EU talks during Irish Presidency
• 13/01/2004 Tánaiste's enthusiastic welcome for EU Commission's proposals on services
• 12/01/2004 Tánaiste opens €40m Diageo Global Supply plant in Waterford
• 12/01/2004 Breakdown of €69million investment awards
• 12/01/2004 EUR €69 Million SFI Awards to Support Research Excellence and Drive Ireland's Future Competitiveness
• 08/01/2004 Speech by Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Frank Fahey at the Launch of European Week
• Harney Launches Presidency Programme
• 08/01/2004 Tánaiste responds to job reduction announcement at Schering-Plough

2003 Press Releases