2005 Press Releases

• 23/12/2005 Minister Martin appoints New Chairman of FÁS Board
• 20/12/2005 Wyeth to establish a Bio-therapeutic Drug Discovery Research Facility
• 19/12/2005 Ireland Inc. to benefit from Trade Talks Deal - Minister Ahern
• 19/12/2005 High Potential Start Up in Co. Kerry to Provide 48 New Jobs
• 16/12/2005 VMware creates 78 jobs at their new EMEA Technical Support Centre in Cork
• 16/12/2005 Speech By Minister Micheál Martin, T.D. at a Ceremony to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Ireland joining the United Nations
• 15/12/2005 Address by Minister Micheal Martin at the Launch of the Report of the International Evaluation Panel entitled “Science Foundation Ireland the First Years 2001-2005”
• 15/12/2005 Speaking Points by Minister Micheál Martin at the Small Firms Association: Better Business Roadshow
• 14/12/2005 Ahern holds talks with WTO Chairman John Tsang
• 14/12/2005 Address by Minister Micheal Martin at the Launch of the FAS “Know Before You Go” Initiative
• 13/12/2005 Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 Second Stage Speech by Minister Micheál Martin TD - Seanad Éireann
• 13/12/2005 ‘REACH Draft Regulation Moves a Step Closer to Reality’ – Minister Killeen
• 13/12/2005 Google to create over 600 new jobs in Ireland
• 13/12/2005 Ahern pushes for Trade Deal in Hong Kong
• 12/12/2005 Minister Publishes Legislation to Revoke the Groceries Order
• 09/11/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the IFSC Annual Lunch
• 08/12/2005 Minister Killeen Attends EU Ministerial Meetings in Berlin and Brussels
• 07/12/2005 Minister Martin welcomes Budget 2006
• 06/12/2005 Minister Michael Ahern launches new initiative aimed at targeting Chinese market
• 06/12/2005 Minister Martin Announces Alps €14 Million Expansion to Create 140 High Quality Jobs for Millstreet
• 05/12/2005 Minister Michael Ahern presents awards at the Cork College of Commerce Graduate and Awards Ceremony
• 02/12/2005 Parsons expands in Cork and becomes European Headquarters
• 01/12/2005 Speech By Minister Micheál Martin at the Export Industry Awards 2005
• 01/12/2005 Shell LiveWire “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” Award Address by Minister Micheál Martin
• 01/12/2005 Remarks by Minister Killeen at the Launch of Leadership Initiative for females in Trade Unions (LIFT), EQUAL Development Partnership
• 01/12/2005 Minister Michael Ahern Announces Reform of Directors’ Compliance Statement
• 01/12/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the Ulster Bank Commercial Services / Irish Independent Business Achievers Awards
• 01/12/2005 Minister Killeen launches Wheel’s “Sector Skills Initiative”
• 30/11/2005 Remarks by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at the Dublin Business Innovation Centre
• 30/11/2005 Speech by Minister Martin at the Conference on Exchanging Knowledge – Next Generation Researchers for Universities and Industry
• 29/11/2005 Minister Martin Cullen officially opens BISYS Operation- in Waterford
• 29/11/2005 Statement by Minister Martin to Dáil Eireann, Re: Irish Ferries
• 29/11/2005 Minister Martin announces Shannon Development injection of €1.5 million into two Kerry-based indigenous companies
• 28/11/2005 Minister Tony Killeen presents Certificates to Clare County Enterprise Board Training Course Participants
• 25/11/2005 Minister Killeen presents FÁS Mid-West National Craft Certificates
• 25/11/2005 Minister Martin Pays Tribute to outgoing member of the Competition Authority
• 24/11/2005 Address by Tony Killeen, T.D., Minister for Labour Affairs at the MEETA (Irish Maintenance Society) Awards
• 24/11/2005 Statement by Minister for Labour Tony Killeen T.D. to Seanad Eireann on Employment Rights Issues
• 24/11/2005 Minister Martin welcomes publication of National Competitiveness Council’s Competitiveness Challenge 2005
• 23/11/2005 Address by Mr Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce, to the CEO Forum
• 23/11/2005 Speech by Minister Tony Killeen To the Annual Conference of the Southern District of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• 22/11/2005 Minister Martin launches distribution agreement between Irish and Australian software companies
• 22/11/2005 Minister Tony Killeen opens new Ballyvaughan Slipway
• 21/11/2005 Minister Martin leads Trade Promotion Visit to Australia
• 19/11/2005 Minister Michael Ahern, presents Annual Community Games Area Awards
• 17/11/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern to the CEBs Dinner, Tullamore
• 17/11/2005 Minister Martin welcomes 2006 Estimates
• 17/11/2005 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at the Launch of the KWCD Employer Exchange EQUAL Development Partnership
• 16/11/2005 Comments by Minister Ahern at Engineers Ireland CPD Company of Year Award Ceremony
• 15/11/2005 Address by Micheal Martin Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, on Private Members Motion re. Competition
• 15/11/2005 Statement by Minister Micheal Martin re. Chief Science Adviser
• 15/11/2005 Second Stage Speech on the Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 by Mr Michael Ahern, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce
• 14/11/2005 Comments By The Minister For Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin TD at the Fastrack to IT Cork Employers Forum Launch
• 11/11/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at opening of GROW Centre
• 11/11/2005 Minister Michael Ahern opens SIPTU Seminar on the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005
• 11/11/2005 Minister Tony Killeen launches Interagency Project on Work-Life Balance
• 11/11/2005 Address by Micheál Martin, T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the Launch of Science Week 2005
• 10/11/2005 Comments by Minister Martin at the CEB National Enterprise Awards
• 10/11/2005 Remarks by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at the European Forum on Workplace Discrimination and Integration
• 09/11/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at SFIs CSET Award Announcement
• 09/11/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern To the Ireland - Pakistan Business Council
• 09/11/2005 Minister Killeen stresses Government’s continued commitment to facilitate the employment of people with disabilities
• 09/11/2005 Minister Michael Ahern Signs Commencement Orders for the Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2005
• 09/11/2005 Minister Martin Opens World Food Technology and Innovation Forum
• 08/11/2005 Statement by Micheál Martin TD on Repeal of the Groceries Order
• 08/11/2005 Minister Micheál Martin announces repeal of the Groceries Order
• 08/11/2005 Minister Michael Ahern open Conference on the Future of Security in Ireland
• 04/11/2005 Minister Micheál Martin pays Tribute to Dr. Patrick Hillery
• 03/11/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern to the Court of Experts Lean Workshp
• 03/11/2005 Minister Martin Announces Siemens Acceleration to invest in Idiro Technologies
• 02/11/2005 Business Regulation Forum – Micheál Martin sets up High Level Dialogue with Business on Regulation and Administrative Burdens
• 01/11/2005 Micheál Martin TD Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment welcomes €34.4 billion Transport Investment
• 01/11/2005 Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Welcomes Visionary Transport Investment
• 28/10/2005 Minister Martin opens Forfás Productivity Conference in Dublin
• 28/10/2005 Palm Opens European Smartphone R&D Centre in Dublin
• 27/10/2005 Minister Martin opens new €2.5 million extension to Data Electronics Facility in Dublin
• 27/10/2005 Expert Group on Future Skills Needs / Forfás launch Report
• 27/10/2005 Minister Martin opens Xilinx Research Labs in Dublin
• 26/10/2005 Minister Michael Ahern urges more Irish Business to target Slovakia as sales by Irish owned companies up 70%
• 24/10/2005 Minister Michael Ahern expresses disappointment at Seafield job losses
• 24/10/2005 Minister Martin officially opens new offices of Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Cork
• 20/10/2005 Minister Killeen expresses concern at high numbers of fatalities among non-national workers
• 19/10/2005 Dail Statement by Minister Micheál Martin On the Quarterly National Household Survey
• 19/10/2005 Key Note Address by Minster for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen, to the Plenary Session of the National Economic and Social Forum on ‘Creating a More Inclusive Labour Market’
• 18/10/2005 Address by Minister Micheal Martin at the Launch of the FAS Statement of Strategy 2006-2009
• 14/10/2005 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern seeks assurances from Commissioner Mandelson on WTO talks
• 14/10/2005 Recordati ‘Active’ in Cork following opening by Minister Martin TD.
• 14/10/2005 Minister Martin appoints new Member to the Competition Authority
• 13/10/2005 Comments by Minister Michael Ahern at the Ireland-Spain Economic Association Annual Lunch
• 13/10/2005 Minister Martin Announces an Additional €16 Million Programme to Promote Training in Private Sector Companies
• 12/10/2005 Second Stage Speech on the Employment Permits Bill 2005
• 12/10/2005 Minister Martin outlines details of New Employment Permits Policy for Migrant Workers
• 12/10/2005 Address by Mr Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce to the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Annual Conference
• 09/10/2005 Minister Martin Announces the Membership of the Enterprise Advisory Group
• 06/10/2005 Speech by Minister Martin at SIPTU Biennial Conference
• 06/10/2005 Galway Firm in UK Deal
• 04/10/2005 Speech by Minister Martin at the Annual Dinner of IBEC- CBI Joint Business Council
• 05/10/2005 Minister Martin announces twenty new high tech jobs in Smiths Detection at Ballincollig, Co. Cork
• 04/10/2005 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes Australian Delegation
• 04/10/2005 Comments by Minister Tony Killeen at the National Conference on Workplace Bullying 2005
• 03/10/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at the Young Irish Hospitality Institute Conference
• 03/10/2005 Minister Martin Announces SWS Expansion
• 03/10/2005 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin TD, launches the Fás Science Challenge Primary Project
• 30/09/2005 Minister Michael Ahern launches Youghal Regeneration Strategy
• 30/09/2005 Address by Minister Tony Killeen – National Workplace Strategy Conference
• 30/09/2005 Comments by Minister Micheál Martin at the Insurance Institute of Ireland Annual Conference
• 29/09/2005 Comments by Mr Micheál Martin TD at the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
• 29/09/2005 Second Stage Speech on the Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005
• 29/09/2005 IFS – to grow its Hedge Funds in Drogheda
• 28/09/2005 Minister Martin Welcomes Ireland’s Improvement in Competitiveness
• 28/09/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce to the 2005 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Workshop
• 27/09/2005 Minister Ahern launches new Food Safety Standard
• 27/09/2005 Minister Martin meets National Institute of Health Delegation
• 23/09/2005 Speech by Mr. Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the Launch of Science Foundation Ireland Scholarship 2006 – Young Women in Engineering
• 22/09/2005 Minister Martin Announces new European Operations Centre for Letterkenny
• 21/09/2005 Minister Martin Announces New Project for Burnfoot
• 21/09/2005 Minister Ahern Announces good news for Athlone as 300 new jobs to be created by AXA to provide ‘assistance’ from new Centre in Athlone
• 21/09/2005 Minister Martin welcomes dynamic growth in Irelands trade with Hungary
• 16/09/2005 Address by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin T.D. at the ground breaking ceremony for Centocor at Ringaskiddy, Co Cork
• 15/09/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the official launch of the Fás one step up initiative
• 15/09/2005 Minister Micheál Martin launches FAS One-Step Up Initiative
• 15/09/2005 Address by Minister Micheál Martin at the NanoIreland International Symposium
• 14/09/2005 Comment by Minister Martin to the Small Firms Association Annual Conference
• 13/09/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes new jobs for Shannon
• 13/09/2005 Comments by Michael Martin, Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment, at the announcement of the creation of 80 new jobs by Intel Communications Europe
• 12/09/2005 Formal Signing of Contracts for the Cork School of Music PPP Project
• 10/09/2005 Address by Mr Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Co-operation Ireland Charity Cycle reception
• 09/09/2005 Address by Minister Ahern at the Calibre International Conference
• 08/09/2005 Government invests €3.5 million in new Bio-Pharma Process Training Facility at Carrigaline, Co. Cork
• 08/09/2005 Fourth National Quarry Safety Conference
• 08/09/2005 Minister Martin officially opens Autolaunch Ltd. a Division of Magna International Inc. in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
• 07/09/2005 Speech by Minister Martin at the Announcement of Science Foundation Ireland’s CSET Centre for Future Diagnostics and Health
• 07/09/2005 Comments by Minister Micheál Martin TD at the Launch of the National Competitiveness Council’s Annual Report 2005 (ACR)
• 07/09/2005 Productivity improvements essential to regain higher ground in international Competitiveness – Minister Micheál Martin
• 05/09/2005 Martin welcomes agreement on Cork School of Music
• 01/09/2005 Minister Micheál Martin announces establishment of the National Institute for Bioprocessing, Research and Training (NIBRT)
• 24/08/2005 Minister Micheál Martin announces Enterprise Ireland and FÁS initiative
• 23/08/2005 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin TD reacts to Hospira announcement
• 15/07/2005 Minister Micheál Martin confirms BISYS to establish new financial services operation in Waterford
• 17/08/2005 Minister Tony Killeen publishes Report of the Expert Advisory Group on Workplace Bullying
• 16/08/2005 Minister Martin welcomes the Enterprise Ireland 2004 Report of their Seed and Venture Capital Programme
• 12/08/2005 Minister Martin Announces New Mathematics Research Initiative
• 08/08/2005 Minister Martin launches the Irish Report of GEM (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) for 2004
• 02/08/2005 Minister Martin announces Dell Engineering Centre of Competency for Communications and Network Product Development to be located in Ireland
• 01/08/2005 Minister Michael Ahern Announces Proposal for New Intellectual Property Legislation
• 28/07/2005 Minister Martin announces new Mandate for Shannon Development
• 27/07/2005 QLogic officially opens EMEA Headquarters in Dublin
• 27/07/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes publication of the Labour Court Annual Report 2004
• 26/07/2005 Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announces establishment of Small Business Forum
• 25/07/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at the Launch of the National Ploughing Championships’ Promotional Brochure
• 22/07/2005 EMF (Ireland) Ltd to create 33 jobs in Mitchelstown, Co Cork
• 21/07/2005 Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment visits Kerry
• 20/07/2005 5 Leading Multinationals Announce R&D Projects for Ireland
• 19/07/2005 Speech by Minister Martin at the Launch of €10 million Wage Subsidy Scheme for the Employment of People with Disabilities
• 19/07/2005 Minister Martin Launches €10 million Wage Subsidy Scheme to Employ People with Disabilities
• 19/07/2005 Minister Killeen Announces Publication of Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005
• 18/07/2005 Ministers Martin pays tribute to outgoing Chairman of Competition Authority
• 15/07/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes prosecutions under the Protection of Young Persons Act
• 15/07/2005 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern TD, reacts to trade figures
• 12/07/2005 Speech by Mr Tony Killeen TD, Minister for Labour Affairs, at Launch of the ICTU Publication, Homes and Workplaces: The Rights of Domestic Workers
• 13/07/2005 Presentation by Mr. Tony Killeen TD at Reagecon’s Environmental Product
• 13/07/2005 National Seminar on Occupational Health and Safety on “Agriculture in the West”
• 12/07/2005 Minister Ahern Highlights Importance of SMEs to EU Research Efforts
• 11/07/2005 ADDRESS BY MINISTER MARTIN AT THE LAUNCH OF THE FAS SCIENCE CHALLENGE 2005 - GRADUATE PROJECT
• 11/07/2005 LAUNCH OF THE FAS SCIENCE CHALLENGE 2005 – GRADUATE PROJECT
• 08/07/2005 Minister Killeen attends EU Ministerial meeting in Belfast
• 06/07/2005 Minister Ahern announces signing into law of the Market Abuse Directive on Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation
• 01/07/2005 Main Provision of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• 01/07/2005 Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment welcomes latest employment figures
• 01/07/2005 Minister Tony Killeen signs commencement of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
• 01/07/2005 Minister Ahern announces Signing into law of the Prospectus Directive.
• 30/06/2005 Minister Ahern announces the Signing into law of Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2005
• 30/06/2005 Minister Killeen Welcomes Court Decision
• 30/06/2005 Minister Killeen Launches LRC Annual Report
• 29/06/2005 Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment publishes the Employment Permits Bill 2005
• 29/06/2005 At the Launch of ‘Trading for Economic & Social Development’
• 29/06/2005 Minister Michael Ahern launches ‘Trading for Economic and Social Development’
• 24/06/2005 Pfizer Begins Production at Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin Manufacturing Facility; Major Milestone for Potential Cardiovascular Medicine
• 24/06/2005 French Judges visit the Employment Appeals Tribunal
• 23/06/2005 Minister Martin Officially Opens Glanbia Group Innovation Centre.
• 23/06/2005 Comments by Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment at the official opening of Glanbia Innovation Centre, Kilkenny
• 22/06/2005 PI Investment Management opens Dublin office
• 22/06/2005 “Ireland’s biotechnology industry is primed for growth” – Minister Ahern
• 20/06/2005 Minister Ahern welcomes announcement of new €15.6 million Dairygold investment in Mitchelstown
• 20/06/2005 Dairygold to establish new €15.6 million Applied Food Sciences R&D Centre
• 20/06/2005 Comments by Minister Martin at the Announcement of a new €15.6m Dairygold R&D Centre
• 17/06/2005 Comments by Minister Martin at the Opening of “The Willow Tree” Art Exhibition
• 16/06/2005 Minister Ahern gives cautious welcome to trade figures
• 16/06/2005 Minister Martin opens McAfee’s new Software Operations Centre in Cork
• 16/06/2005 Leitrim Co. Development Board Conference “Investment through people, people through investment”
• 15/06/2005 Ireland-Romania Trade Dinner - Bucharest
• 13/06/2005 Minister Ahern welcomes creation of 155 new jobs and €10 Million investment by Kepak
• 13/06/2005 Kepak Cork in €10m investment in heat and serve meals, Minister Martin announces three year plan to deliver 155 new jobs for Cork
• 13/06/2005 Minister Martin Addresses Seminar on ‘Work-Life Balance – How to Make it Work’
• 10/06/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes Ireland’s Appointment as a Member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation
• 09/06/2005 Information Age Park Ennis opened by Minister Micheál Martin
• 09/06/2005 Minister Martin welcomes strong performance for 1st Quarter 2005
• 09/06/2005 Minister Martin opens SAP’s Global Support Centre in Galway
• 07/06/2005 Minister Martin announces QLogic’s to establish EMEA Headquarters in Dublin
• 06/06/2005 MINISTER MARTIN APPOINTS INTERIM BOARD OF THE NEW NATIONAL CONSUMER AGENCY
• 02/06/2005 Minister Michael Ahern’s address to the Enterprise Ireland Software Seminar in Cork
• 02/06/2005 Minister Killeen launches new on-line Redundancy Payments System
• 31/05/2005 KILLEEN LEADS TRADE MISSION TO DUBAI
• 24/05/2005 Killeen Announces Re-vamp of dispute Resolution Services and Modernisation of Legislation
• 20/05/2005 Waters’ strategic expansion to create 125 high quality jobs in Wexford Town
• 20/05/2005 Minister Ahern’s Opening Address to Cork Chamber of Commerce National Business Forum
• 20/05/2005 Minister Micheál Martin, TD, Opens the Crest Centre
• 19/05/2005 Minister Killeen Launches Report on “Managing the Immigration and Employment of Non-EU nationals in Ireland”
• 19/05/2005 Second Stage of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005
• 19/05/2005 Annual Conference of the Irish Software Association
• 18/05/2005 Second Stage of the Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill
• 18/05/2005 Killeen Chairs Inaugural Meeting of High Level Implementation Group on the National Workplace Strategy
• 18/05/2005 Minister Martin Announces Appointment Of New Advisory Science Council To Succeed ICSTI
• 18/05/2005 2005 Estimate of Department of Enterprise, Trade And Employment
• 18/05/2005 Comments by Minister Martin on the Publication of the Consumer Strategy Group’s Report
• 18/05/2005 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin announces the establishment of a new National Consumer Agency
• 17/05/2005 PFPC expands in Wexford and adds new Centre in Navan
• 16/05/2005 Minister Martin announces further investments for Cork by three existing IDA-supported companies
• 12/05/2005 Address by Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern T.D. at the Software & Services Dinner London
• 12/05/2005 Official Opening of Carlow Community Enterprise Centre
• 12/05/2005 Irish Payroll Association Annual Conference
• 10/05/2005 Unemployment in Ireland still the lowest in Europe – Minister Martin
• 09/05/2005 Opening of Ellison European Headquarters in Clonakilty
• 09/05/2005 Minister re-appoints Dr. John Fingleton as Chairperson of Competition Authority
• 05/05/2005 Official Opening of New office of IFS, Naas
• 04/05/2005 Launch of Enterprise Ireland’s Strategic Plan for Irish Industry
• 04/05/2005 Trade Talks will fail if the needs of the poorest countries are not met – Minister Ahern
• 27/04/2005 Minister Martin Praises Irish Companies on their achievements in EU Competition
• 27/04/2005 AHERN PRESENTS IRISH GRAIN ASSURANCE CERTIFICATES TO GRAIN MERCHANTS
• 27/04/2005 Organic Lens scores a 1st for Ennis in Europe following successful implementation of over €10 million in investments
• 27/04/2005 at the Laois CEB Conference
• 26/04/2005 Minister Martin meets representatives of US National Institute of Health
• 26/04/2005 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes WAVEWARE’s impressive growth with QVC U.S.
• 26/04/2005 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes Blarney Stone Enterprises merger with Tipperary Crystal in New Jersey
• 26/04/2005 Cylon Wins Landmark Project in Washington DC
• 26/04/2005 Rockall Technologies Enters into Strategic Client Relationship with Wachovia Corporation
• 25/04/2005 QUMAS Expands US Headquarters in New Jersey
• 25/04/2005 Minister Micheál Martin commences four day visit to East Coast USA
• 21/04/2004 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern T.D., refers Directors’ Compliance Statement to Company Law Review Group
• 21/04/2005 Opening Address by Minister Michael Ahern to the Food and Drink Industry Ireland Annual Conference
• 20/04/2005 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern opens Nano-Economic Congress
• 20/04/2005 Address by Minister Michael Ahern to World Nano-Economic Congress
• 19/04/2005 Minister Michael Ahern reacts to trade figures
• 19/04/2005 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern announcing drafting of goalpost safety standards
• 19/04/2005 Minister Michael Ahern announces formation of Committee to draft safety standards for goalposts
• 15/04/2005 Speech by Micheal Martin TD to the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
• 15/04/2005 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the Launch of County and City Enterprise Boards National Brand
• 15/04/2005 Minister Killeen Addresses Clare Supported Employment Services Employers Luncheon
• 15/04/2005 Minister Micheál Martin launches new common brand for County and City Enterprise Boards
• 14/04/2005 Announcement of Science Foundation Ireland’s Programmes to Address the Under-Representation of Women in Irish Science and Engineering Research
• 14/04/2005 Second Stage Speech by Minister Michael Ahern, T.D., in relation to Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005
• 13/04/2005 STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT MICHEAL MARTIN TD IN RELATION TO GAMA
• 13/04/2005 Minister Tony Killeen launches Westpark Shannon Data Centre
• 13/04/2005 Statement by Minister Micheál Martin to Seanad Éireann in relation to Rights of Migrant Workers
• 12/04/2005 Minister Killeen announces increase in national minimum wage to €7.65 per hour from 1st May 2005
• 12/04/2005 Minister Killeen presents FETAC Farm Safety Certificates
• 12/04/2005 Minister Martin Announces 11 Additional Labour Inspectors
• 12/04/2005 DC Studios to create 50 high quality jobs at the Digital Hub, Dublin
• 11/04/2005 Minister Ahern welcomes announcement of 95 new jobs for Cork
• 11/04/2005 Presentation of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 Certification to Road Binders Ltd., Mallow
• 11/04/2005 Engenio to establish Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Centre in Cork
• 07/04/2005 National Recruitment Federation’s Annual Conference
• 07/04/2005 Statement by Minister Micheál Martin in relation to GAMA
• 07/04/2005 Dublin City Council Conference entitled “Building Bridges through Capital Cities”
• 05/04/2005 Minister Killeen Responds to Microsemi Announcement
• 04/04/2005 “A Decade of the Asia Strategy 1999 to 2009”
• 31/03/2005 SITA expansion to add 123 new jobs in Letterkenny
• 31/03/2005 Minister Martin announces 423 new jobs for North West
• 31/03/2005 North West boost as Toucan announces 300 new jobs for Sligo
• 31/03/2005 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern publishes Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005
• 24/03/2005 Competitiveness through China Seminar
• 21/03/2005 Statement in relation to the investigation undertaken by the Labour Inspectorate into alleged breaches of Employment Rights in GAMA Construction and Associated Companies
• 16/03/2005 Minister Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 11/03/2005 Government Appoints Minster for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen, T.D. as Chairman of the High Level Group on National Workplace Strategy
• 10/03/2005 Statement by Micheál Martin, TD
• 09/03/2005 InterTradeIreland’s Private Equity Conference
• 08/03/2005 Minister Martin Announces New €55m Training Fund
• 08/03/2005 Minister welcomes publication of Report into competition in the insurance sector
• 07/03/2005 Minister Martin Announces Several New Appointments to the National Competitiveness Council
• 04/03/2005 Minister Martin temporarily suspends issuing of new work permits to GAMA Construction
• 03/03/2005 Adjournment Debate on Intel - 3 March 2005
• 02/03/2005 Minister Martin responds to Positive Labour Market Figures
• 02/03/2005 Institute of Engineers of Ireland Health and Safety Seminar
• 02/03/2005 65 New Start Ups in 2004
• 02/03/2005 STATEMENT BY MINISTER FOR ENTERPRISE, TRADE & EMPLOYMENT MR. MICHEÁL MARTIN ON THE WITHDRAWAL OF EU AID NOTIFICATION
• 01/03/2005 Remarks by Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr. Tony Killeen T.D., at the Launch of the Health Audit Tool
• 01/03/2005 Address by Minister Tony Killeen at the launch of Work Life Balance Day on March 1st 2005 in St Patricks Hall, Dublin Castle.
• 28/02/2005 Address to breakfast meeting of Ireland/Hong Kong Business Forum
• 28/02/2005 Minister Ahern Meets with Hong Kong Political and Business Leaders
• 25/02/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes schools building and modernisation programme
• 25/02/2005 Minister Michael Ahern pleased with funding allocation to Cork Schools
• 25/02/2005 Minister Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 25/02/2005 Medical Technology Companies Invest €5m in Galway
• 25/02/2005 Official Opening of the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUIG
• 25/02/2005 Minister Martin signs order to amend Redundancy Payments legislation.
• 24/02/2005 Minister Martin welcomes funding allocation to 10 Cork schools
• 24/02/2005 Department Clarifies Legal Employment Rights of Construction Workers
• 24/02/2005 Minister Martin welcomes publication of Interim Report by Competition Authority on Legal Profession
• 24/02/2005 IRN Conference ‘Shaping the Future’
• 24/02/2005 Minister Martin Outlines Enterprise Action Plan
• 23/02/2005 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes National Roads Authority funding for 2005.
• 23/02/2005 Minister Tony Killeen welcomes funding for Co Clare from National Roads Programme 2005
• 23/02/2005 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes funding for Cork Roads
• 23/02/2005 Address by Minister Martin to the Joint Committee on Enterprise & Small Business on Wednesday 23rd February, 2005
• 21/02/2005 Diageo to locate GUINNESS ® Global Brand Team and Innovation Services Centre in Dublin
• 18/02/2005 Hong Kong Forum/Dublin Chamber of Commerce Chinese New Year Luncheon
• 17/02/2005 IDA Ireland and INEX sign agreement to take Ireland’s Internet Hub to International Stage
• 17/02/2005 DHL Export Awards
• 17/02/2005 Marketing Institute National Conference – “Marketing the X Factor”
• 15/02/2004 First Meeting of New Cabinet Subcommittee on Science, Technology & Innovation & Launches Bicentenary Celebrations of Ireland’s foremost scientist
• 15/02/2005 Yahoo! to establish European Operations Headquarters in Dublin
• 14/02/2005 Minister Ahern Leads Strong Irish Presence at 3GSM 2005 Congress in Cannes
• 10/02/2005 Mr. Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment turns the sod at the Naughton Institute, Trinity College Dublin
• 07/02/2005 Minister Ahern announces introduction of new export controls for military goods
• 03/02/2005 Four new investments to create a total of 255 high quality jobs in Dublin
• 02/02/2005 Global Leaders Forum, Prague
• 02/02/2005 Minister Killeen launches H.S.A 2005 Programme of Work
• 01/02/2005 Minister receives Labour Court Recommendation on the National Minimum Wage
• 01/02/2005 Minister Tony Killeen Presents Farm Safety Certificates to Galway Farmers
• 28/01/2005 Cautious Welcome for Latest Trade Figures
• 25/01/2005 Minister Martin responds to High Court Judgement
• 25/01/2005 Minister Micheál Martin’s Opening Address at the “Checkout” Conference
• 21/01/2005 Minister Michéal Martin Signs Working Holiday Agreement between Ireland and Hong Kong
• 19/01/2005 Innovating to save lives on construction sites
• 18/01/2005 US Alliance Will Boost R&D In Ireland, North & South
• 14/01/2005 Largest ever trade mission to China and Hong Kong
• 13/01/2005 Green Isle Foods invest €22.6m in Naas expansion
• 13/01/2005 Amazon.com to establish operations in Ireland
• 09/01/2004 €10 Million Funding for Science and Technology Programmes
• 06/01/2005 Minister Killeen welcomes significant reduction in notified redundancies

2004 Press Releases