2006 Press Releases

• 28/12/2006 Ministers agree to the setting up of a European Globalisation Fund to help redundant workers
• 20/12/2006 Minister Martin responds to ICTU complaint with ‘utter disbelief’
• 20/12/2006 MINISTER KILLEEN ANNOUNCES INCREASES IN NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
• 20/12/2006 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes latest trade figures
• 19/12/2006 New Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government announced
• 18/12/2006 Percana to Invest €1.5m with Support from Enterprise Ireland
• 14/12/2006 Minister Martin deeply disappointed at BUPA decision
• 13/12/2006 AGREEMENT ON NEW EU CHEMICALS REGULATION WELCOMED
• 12/12/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Presents OHSAS Certification to Meteor Mobile Communications
• 07/12/2006 Speech by Mr Michael Ahern, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Launch of the Export Ireland Survey and International Trade Finance Review 2006
• 06/12/2006 Martin welcomes €272 Million Budget package for Small Business and R&D
• 07/12/2006 Address by Minister Martin at the Official Opening of the National Crafts Fair of Ireland
• 04/12/2006 Minister Martin Announces Major Biopharmaceutical Investment
• 01/12/2006 Minister Martin expresses disappointment at Magna Donnelly job losses
• 01/12/2006 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern TD Minister for Trade and Commerce. At the “Employability through E-Technology” Conference Marking International Day of People with a Disability
• 29/11/2006 Minister Killeen receives Labour Court Recommendation on the National Minimum Wage
• 28/11/2006 Minister Martin Announces €11m Investment by Cavan Based Foamalite Ltd. with support from Enterprise Ireland
• 23/11/2006 Address by Tony Killeen, Minister For Labour Affairs to the ILO-EU conference on the Evolving World of Work in the Enlarged European Union: Vulnerability and Social Sustainability
• 23/11/2006 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at an EI networking Dinner in Bratislava
• 23/11/2006 Advisory Science Council Seeks Step Change In Health Research In Ireland
• 23/11/2006 Minister Martin Announces the Opening of Enterprise Ireland’s First Office in Brazil
• 21/11/2006 Cisco to establish global R&D centre in Galway
• 16/11/2006 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes Estimates that promote employment growth and protect employment rights
• 15/11/2006 Google to create over 500 new jobs in Dublin
• 15/11/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Tony Killeen at the “GET AHEAD START” Conference & Workshop
• 15/11/2006 €50 billion programme to drive forward research in Europe - Minister Martin opens launch event for FP7 in Ireland
• 15/11/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr. Tony Killeen at the Opening of the INOU Conference
• 14/11/2006 Address by Mr. Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at Science Foundation Ireland’s Young Women in Engineering Awards Ceremony
• 14/11/2006 Minister Martin Announces Winners of Inaugural SFI / Dell Young Women in Engineering Scholarship Awards
• 13/11/2006 Minister Martin announces €5million for new initiatives to help small business
• 09/11/2006 Speech by Minister of State Killeen at the Labour Relations Commission Symposium ‘New Perspectives on Workplace Change’
• 09/11/2006 Minister Killeen condemns acts of non-compliance with employment rights legislation or mistreatment of workers
• 09/11/2006 MINISTER MARTIN ANNOUNCES DIGITAL RIVER TO ESTABLISH EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS AT SHANNON FREE ZONE
• 08/11/2006 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern, TD, Minister For Trade And Commerce at the FÁS Excellence Through People Networking Day
• 08/11/2006 Address by Mr. Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce,
• 07/11/2006 “A Missed Opportunity” says Killeen on Working Time Directive
• 07/11/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Launches NCA Information Campaign On Distance Selling, Doorstep Selling And Scams
• 07/11/2006 Government Policies continue to have positive impact on our labour market – Minister Martin
• 07/11/2006 Enterprise, Trade and Employment on track for two stage move to Carlow
• 06/11/2006 Minister Martin Opens New R&D Centre at QUMAS Headquarters in Cork
• 06/11/2006 Major Expansion for Merck Sharp & Dohme in South Tipperary
• 02/11/2006 Minister Martin Briefs UK Insurance Sector on PIAB Success
• 31/10/2006 MAJOR NEW R&D INITIATIVE FOR DUBLIN
• 27/10/2006 Servier €69 Million Expansion Investment for Arklow
• 27/10/2006 Servier makes ‘Groundbreaking’ €115 million investment to establish new facility in Belview, Kilkenny
• 27/10/2006 Servier makes ‘Groundbreaking’ €184 Million Investment and creates 267 new Jobs
• 26/10/2006 “Skills to be top of Agenda if we want a Knowledge Economy” – Minister Martin
• 25/10/2006 Cork Docklands to be designated as an urban regeneration area
• 25/10/2006 European Commission Approves Ireland’s Regional Aid Map for 2007-2013
• 24/10/2006 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes latest trade figures
• 24/10/2006 GOVERNMENT DECIDES TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING WORK PERMITS REGIME FOR NATIONALS OF BULGARIA AND ROMANIA FROM 1ST JANUARY 2007
• 20/10/2006 SPEECH BY MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AFFAIRS, TONY KILLEEN, TD AT THE LAUNCH OF JOBS IRELAND NEW YORK.
• 20/10/2006 Minister Concludes Successful Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Canada
• 20/10/2006 Minister Martin commends EI Client companies as they announce key strategic partnerships in Canada
• 20/10/2006 Minister Micheál Martin announces the launch of a public consultation process on EU price display legislation
• 19/10/2006 Enterprise Ireland Client Companies Make Significant Announcements on Trade Mission to Canada
• 18/10/2006 UCC Signs Bilateral Agreement with Beijing Technology and Business University
• 18/10/2006 Minister Martin announces Enterprise Ireland Client eSpatial Partners with PCI Geomatics to Launch On-Demand Mapping Center at the Natural Resources Centre Canada
• 17/10/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Opens New Enterprise Ireland Office in Toronto, Canada
• 17/10/2006 Address by Mr. Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Dinner hosted by Cork Chamber of Commerce, in Shanghai
• 17/10/2006 Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, T.D. Launches Biolink Canada-Ireland
• 16/10/2006 Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, T.D. Leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Canada
• 13/10/2006 Comments by Minister Killeen, at the National Craft Certificate Presentations
• 13/10/2006 Cork Chamber and Enterprise Ireland Target China Markets
• 12/10/2006 Address by Minister Micheál Martin to the Intel Education Seminar, Committee of the Regions, Brussels
• 11/10/2006 Address by Mr. Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce, at the National Trade Forum, 11th October 2006, at 2pm.
• 11/10/2006 Address by Mr Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce
• 09/10/2006 Minister Martin Opens Kinsale Road Interchange
• 05/10/2006 Pepsi to locate Global R&D for Next-Generation Products in Cork
• 05/10/2006 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern at the Annual Conference of the National Institute for Transport and Logistics,
• 04/10/2006 Address by Minister Martin, at the Launch of the FSI International Life Insurance Skillnet
• 03/10/2006 Minister Martin officially opens new Northern Trust Ireland Headquarters in Dublin
• 03/10/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment opens Bio-Incubation facility at St James’s Hospital
• 03/10/2006 Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen, launches new ‘Construction Regulations’ and Guidance
• 03/10/2006 Address by Minister Martin at the Annual Conference of Small Firms Association, Dublin Castle
• 03/10/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at the Sunday Business Post Occupational Health and Safety 3rd annual summit
• 02/10/2006 Address by the Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Michael Ahern TD, at the Irish Business Club seminar on ‘The Challenge of Globalisation for Small Countries – Strategies for success in Ireland and Finland’
• 29/09/2006 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2006
• 28/09/2006 Address by Minister Martin at the Opening of a Branch of Brooks Group at Naas, Co. Kildare
• 27/09/2006 Minister Martin announces a European Venture Capital Centre and an Innovation Centre for IBM in Dublin
• 27/09/2006 Remarks by Minister Tony Killeen at the launch of the HSA’s ‘Code of Practice for the Prevention of Accidents and Occupational Ill Health in Agriculture’ at World Ploughing Championships, Tullow, Co. Carlow, 27 September, 2006
• 27/09/2006 Address by the Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr. Michael Ahern, T. D., at the launch of The Irish Exporters Association brochure and series of workshops, entitled ‘Treasury Risk and International Trading’
• 26/09/2006 Speech By Minister Micheál Martin At The Official Opening Of Easkey Enterprise Centre, Easkey, Co Sligo 26 September 2006
• 26/09/2006 Speech by Minister Micheál Martin at the Official Launch Of North West Life Sciences, Collooney Community Enterprise Centre, Co. Sligo, 26 September 2006
• 26/09/2006 Minister Martin announces TopChem Pharmaceuticals is to establish a new Facility in Co. Sligo
• 26/09/2006 Address by Minister Tony Killeen at the National Workplace Strategy Masterclass
• 22/09/2006 Minister of State Killeen Launches Forestry Promotion Campaign in Clare
• 22/09/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Completes Successful Enterprise Ireland Trade Visit to Australia
• 21/09/2006 Combilift Targets South Africa
• 21/09/2006 Rockall Renewables Targets South Africa
• 21/09/2006 Heatsolve Targets South Africa
• 21/09/2006 Kerry Ingredients Targets South Africa
• 21/09/2006 Cork Companies Target South Africa
• 20/09/2006 Enterprise Ireland Client Cuisine de France Make 180 Million Euro Investment in Co. Dublin
• 20/09/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Witnesses Signing of €2 Million contract between BMA GeoServices and NuCoal
• 18/09/2006 Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Accelerate Trade Growth with South Africa
• 15/09/2006 Minister Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 14/09/2006 Minister Martin Visits County Wexford
• 12/09/2006 Minister Martin welcomes latest employment figures.
• 12/09/2006 Minister Martin announces Abbott to expand its Vascular Operations in Ireland
• 11/09/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Leads Enterprise Ireland visit to Australia
• 08/09/2006 Address Minister Martin to the Annual Conference of the Beverage Council of Ireland, Friday 8 September 2006.
• 07/09/2006 Remarks by Minister Martin at the official opening of the Myson Control’s new factory in Newcastlewest, on Thursday September 7th 2006.
• 07/09/2006 Minister Martin announces Major New Financial Services Operation to Create 300 New Jobs for Limerick
• 06/09/2006 Minister Martin Launches Enterprise Ireland Innovation Forum and Showcase 2006
• 05/09/2006 Shannon Aerospace
• 05/09/2006 Statement from Micheál Martin TD following ICTU’s formal ratification of Towards 2016
• 31/08/2006 Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announces 1000 New Jobs
• 29/08/2006 Minister Michéal Martin announces €11 million for FAS Training Centres
• 29/08/2006 A new era for Employment Rights
• 24/08/2006 Details of Major New Consumer Bill Announced
• 23/08/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Tony Killeen T.D. at the IOSH Interconstruct Conference “Success built on failure”
• 23/08/2006 Time to end death and injury - Minister Killeen
• 22/08/2006 Minister Martin announces GlaxoSmithKline to establish a major drug discovery collaborative research project with the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, Ireland
• 11/08/2006 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Mr. Michael Ahern, T.D., outlines progress regarding recognition of the term “Accountant” and confirms that IAASA sees merit in action being taken
• 09/08/2006 Minister Ahern outlines new legislation to tighten controls on arms exports
• 08/08/2006 Minister Killeen publishes Report on the Economic Impact of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation
• 02/08/2006 Minister Killeen publishes Workplace Strategy progress report
• 28/07/2006 Minister Ahern Welcomes New Redevelopment Plans for Haulbowline
• 28/07/2006 Major new redevelopment planned for Haulbowline
• 27/07/2006 Address by Minister Micheal Martin at the Launch of the Report of the Interdepartmental Group on Donegal
• 27/07/2006 Report of Interdepartmental Group on Donegal launched by Minister Micheal Martin, TD.
• 26/07/2006 Minister Killeen welcomes publication of the Labour Court Annual Report 2005
• 26/07/2006 “Minister sets Strategic Challenge for Researchers and Scientists in advancing Ireland’s Knowledge Economy”
• 25/07/2006 Enterprise Ireland Launches Seed & Venture Capital Report 2005
• 25/07/2006 Minister Tony Killeen Signs Regulations On The Protection Of Workers From The Risks Related To Exposure To Asbestos At Work
• 25/07/2006 Major New Investment to create 450 high tech jobs for Cashel
• 24/07/2006 WTO Negotiations suspended
• 24/07/2006 Minister Killeen Announces Commencement of the Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Act 2006
• 21/07/2006 “Sectoral Plan aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities” – Minister Killeen
• 18/07/2006 Address by Minister Martin at the Launch of the a Forfás report “The Changing nature of manufacturing and services – Irish trends and international context”
• 18/07/2006 Manufacturing output increases 28% since 2000 Ireland now world’s 13thth largest exporter of services
• 14/07/2006 Address by Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D., at the opening of new offices for QUMAS in London
• 12/07/2006 Address by Mr. Michael Ahern, TD., Minister for Trade and Commerce
• 12/07/2006 Minister Ahern Provides €4.8 Million Boost for Female Science & Engineering Researchers
• 12/07/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Welcomes €1.99 million funding for Cork clubs and sports facilities
• 12/07/2006 Minister Michael Ahern announces signing of Ministerial Order implementing the EU “Torture Regulation”
• 11/07/2006 Minister for Trade and Commerce, Michael Ahern TD, welcomes trade figures
• 07/07/2006 Minister Michael Ahern announces the signing of Regulations Implementing the EU directive on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
• 06/07/2006 Minister Micheál Martin, TD Officially Opens Enterprise Ireland Webworks
• 06/07/2006 IBM to invest €46 million in the transformation of its Dublin Technology Campus
• 05/07/2006 NEW US/IRELAND RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
• 05/07/2006 2005 Companies Report Published
• 05/07/2006 Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 Second Stage - Seanad Eireann
• 05/07/2006 Industry driving key research in eLearning
• 30/06/2006 Minister Martin Opens IDA Ireland’s First Office In China
• 29/06/2006 Minister Killeen Launches New Workplace Safety Code
• 28/06/2006 Minister Killeen Welcomes 285 New Jobs for Shannon Free Zone
• 28/06/2006 Minister Martin announces two major expansions of international companies located at Shannon Free Zone
• 28/06/2006 Minister Martin launches the Ireland-Japan Working Holiday Programme
• 27/06/2006 Speech by Mr Michael Ahern, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce Presentation of ISO 9001:2000 to the Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI)
• 27/06/2006 Accounting Technicians first accountancy body to be awarded ISO 9001 by NSAI
• 27/06/2006 Minister Killeen Launches LRC Annual Report
• 26/06/2006 Address by Minister Tony Killeen to the Opening of the Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing International Conference (FAIM 2006)
• 26/06/2006 Minister Martin leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Japan
• 26/06/2006 Minister for Trade and Commerce Michael Ahern publishes Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006
• 23/06/2006 “Starting salaries for science engineering and technology graduates are amongst the highest of all Irish graduates” Minister Martin
• 22/06/2006 Minister Martin announces €10 million investment for Monaghan with new Combilift manufacturing facility
• 22/06/2006 Speech for Minister Tony Killeen at the Conference on Partnership: the next challenge – delivering workplace change and a better quality working life
• 22/06/2006 Minister Killeen opens conference on Workplace Partnership
• 20/06/2006 Minister Martin welcomes Enterprise Ireland Annual Report
• 19/06/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Announces the Signing of Regulations Implementing the EU Artists Resale Right (or “Droit de Suite”) Directive
• 19/06/2006 Trend Micro to expand its Cork EMEA Centre
• 18/06/2006 Address by Minister Micheál Martin at the Launch of Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation 2006-2013
• 18/06/2006 Government Launches Major New Strategy for Science, Technology & Innovation, 2006-13
• 15/06/2006 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern at the Conference on Workplace Bullying “The Way Forward”
• 15/06/2006 New Business Opportunities for Irish businesses through membership of the Asian Development Bank
• 14/06/2006 Minister Martin welcomes new Social Partnership agreement
• 14/06/2006 Official Launch of the Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurial Development Programme by the Minister for Enterprise Trade & Employment - Mr. Micheal Martin T.D.
• 14/06/2006 Opening Address by Minister Michael Ahern at the Export Control Seminar
• 14/06/2006 Minister Michael Ahern T.D. Welcomes Grants of €150,000 for Youghal Community Enterprise Centre
• 14/06/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announces €7m for 24 Community Enterprise Centres
• 13/06/2006 Address by Minister Micheál Martin at the Launch of the FÁS Science Challenge Graduate Programme 2006
• 12/06/2006 Comments by Minister Micheál Martin at the Official Opening of “The Rubicon Centre” (Business Incubator) at the Cork Institute of Technology
• 12/06/2006 NETGEAR to establish International Headquarters in Cork with the creation of 100 high-calibre jobs
• 09/06/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin signs Consumer Protection Cooperation Statutory Instrument
• 08/06/2006 Minister Killeen attends 95th International Labour Conference
• 08/06/2006 Speech by Minister Michael Ahern at the Ireland-Sweden trade networking dinner, Stockholm
• 06/06/2006 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes allocation of almost €6.5million for Cork clubs and sporting organisations under the Government's Sport's Capital Programme
• 01/06/2006 Minister Martin and Minister Eagle meet to review North/South Economic Co-operation
• 2006-06-1 Comments by Minister Micheál Martin at the Official Opening of Dell’s EMEA Business Campus
• 31/05/2006 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes employment increase of almost 90,000
• 31/05/2006 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at the Conference on Effective Software Development
• 31/05/2006 Minister Michael Ahern opens Effective Software Development seminar
• 30/05/2006 Minister Killeen addresses CPD Symposium 2006 - Engineers Ireland
• 29/05/2006 Minister Martin addresses the Institute of European Affairs, Brussels
• 29/05/2006 Minister Martin announces Enterprise Ireland fund of €30m to strengthen Technology Transfer offices
• 25/05/2006 Ireland remains important location for investors – Minister Martin
• 24/05/2006 Minister Micheál Martin visits Kells Enterprise Centre project
• 24/05/2006 Minister Killeen addresses Construction Safety Summit
• 23/05/2006 Launch of €2 Million Enterprise Ireland BioIndustry-Led Research Programme
• 22/05/2006 Major project to secure Ireland’s natural gas supply
• 22/05/2006 Martin announces Enterprise Ireland to inject €175m into Venture Capital Market
• 19/05/2006 Remarks by Minister Tony Killeen at the Energy Solutions Conference
• 19/05/2006 Minister Ahern Announces the Signing of Regulations Implementing the EU ‘Takeovers’ Directive
• 18/05/2006 Minister Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 18/05/2006 Minister Martin addresses the Annual Conference of the Irish Software Association.
• 17/05/2006 Clare Companies embrace training to boost performance – Killeen
• 17/05/2006 Minister Martin Praises Irish Companies on their achievements in EU Competition
• 16/05/2006 Address by Minister Martin at the Launch of “Small Business is Big Business” the Report of the Small Business Forum
• 16/05/2006 Small Business is Big Business: the Report of the Small Business Forum is published
• 15/05/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr. Tony Killeen, at the presentation of health and safety certificates to schools
• 15/05/2006 Introducing safety ed. in schools will keep next generation safe at work – Killeen
• 12/05/2006 Management Skills will be Key for SME Success
• 11/05/2006 Michael Ahern announces hike in Audit Exemption levels
• 11/05/2006 Minister Martin Welcomes Ireland’s Higher Position In World Competitiveness League
• 10/05/2006 Dail Statement by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mr. Michéal Martin on the Report of the Joint Committee on European Affairs and Migration
• 09/05/2006 Address by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D. to the Institute of Directors in Ireland
• 09/05/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr Tony Killeen TD at the launch of the Health and Safety Authority Annual Report for 2005
• 09/05/2006 Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. in €28m investment in Naas, Supported by Enterprise Ireland
• 09/05/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs Mr Tony Killeen TD, at “Achieving Performance Excellence – The Route to Competitiveness” Conference
• 05/05/2006 Address by Minister Micheál Martin At the Official Opening of the New School Building at Scoil Naisiúnta Mhuire, Rathpeacon, Co Cork
• 05/05/2006 Address by Mr. Micheál Martin, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the Occasion of the 25 year anniversary luncheon of Eli Lilly
• 04/05/2006 Minister Killeen Launches IdeasBank
• 04/05/2006 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at the Software and Services Networking Dinner, London
• 04/05/2006 Minister Martin Officially Opens Roscommon Enterprise Centre
• 02/05/2006 MICROSOFT RELEASE - MINISTER MARTIN LAUNCHES EU GRANTS ADVISOR PROGRAMME
• 02/05/2006 Comments by Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Micheál Martin TD at the launch of the Microsoft led European Union Grants Advisor programme
• 01/05/2006 Ireland in leading position in Entrepreneurship – Minister Martin launches GEM report for 2005
• 01/05/2006 Minister Killeen Announces Increase in Carer’s Leave Entitlements to 2 Years for Workers
• 27/04/2006 Minister Killeen presents Health and Safety awards at the Irish Concrete Federation.
• 27/04/2006 Address by Minister for Trade and Commerce Michael Ahern to Mark the Conclusion of the 2005-2006 FÁS Science Challenge Internship Project
• 27/04/2006 Irish Graduates Make An Impression In USA – Minister Michael Ahern
• 27/04/2006 Minister Killeen opens Conference on the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business
• 26/04/2006 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes World Intellectual Property Day 2006
• 26/04/2006 Keynote address by Minister Martin, at the IR Magazine Conference, 26 April 2006
• 25/04/2006 Minister Martin encourages submissions to Business Regulation Forum
• 25/04/2006 Minister Killeen announces SanDisk to move strategic activities to its Dublin facility
• 24/04/2006 Opening Address by Minister Micheál Martin to the Innovation Stimulation Event, Cork
• 12/04/2006 Becton Dickinson Develops its Global Manufacturing Centre in Drogheda
• 10/04/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Opens New Headquarters of ProsCon Ltd in Cork
• 10/04/2006 Opening address by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at NIFAST Cork Seminar ‘Preventing Bullying & Stress: Best Practice in the Workplace for 2006’
• 09/04/2006 Minister Martin appoints New Board of the Labour Relations Commission
• 07/04/2006 Minister Tony Killeen Officially Opens Phase 1 Of Cliffs Of Moher New Visitor Experience
• 06/04/2006 Address by Minister Michael Ahern at EI Trade Dinner, Athens
• 06/04/2006 Minister Killeen addresses the National Recruitment Federation’s Annual Conference
• 05/04/2006 Address Minister Michael Ahern at the Hellenic – American Chamber of Commerce, Thessaloniki
• 04/04/2006 Speech by the Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Tony Killeen T.D. on the Government Motion on the Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999, Dáil Eireann
• 04/04/2006 Statement by Minister Tony Killeen re: ESB Moneypoint
• 03/04/2006 “EAT goes live”
• 31/03/2006 Minister Micheál Martin appoints Executive Chair of National Consumer Agency
• 31/03/2006 Minister Micheál Martin officially opens new Citco offices in Cork
• 30/03/2006 Minister Martin announces Pillar Data Systems is to establish EMEA Headquarters in Drogheda
• 30/03/2006 Address by Tony Killeen TD, Minister for Labour Affairs at the Conference of the Irish Mining and Quarrying Society (IMQS) in Association with the Health and Safety Authority
• 29/03/2006 Minister Martin opens Hewlett Packard Innovation Day 2006 Conference at Dublin City University
• 28/03/2006 Comments by Minister Martin at the Launch of the “Flashes of Brilliance” Book and DVD
• 24/03/2006 Remarks by Minister for Labour Affairs Tony Killeen at the Safe Driving Conference
• 21/03/2006 Minister Ahern welcomes increase in exports in 2005
• 21/03/2006 New Manufacturing Investment for Donegal Town by Abbott
• 20/03/2006 New Member for Competition Authority
• 20/03/2006 Actel Opens European Processor R&D Centre in Dublin
• 20/03/2006 Groceries Order abolished from today
• 15/03/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment responds to Greencore announcement
• 15/03/2006 Comments by Mr. Micheál Martin T.D., at the Official Opening of the “Tom Crean Business Centre”
• 15/03/2006 Minister Martin announcesVistakon to invest over €100 million in its Limerick Manufacturing Facility
• 14/03/2006 Minister Michael Ahern officially opens new US Headquarters of Precision Software
• 14/03/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin announces renowned US Research Institute for Ireland
• 09/03/2006 Micheál Martin Announces High Tech Start-up for Donegal Investment of €5m and 130 New Jobs Supported by Enterprise Ireland
• 08/03/2006 Address by Minister for Labour Affairs, Tony Killeen T.D., at a Seminar on ‘Migration of Workers in the EU – Economic, Social and Legal Issues’
• 07/03/2006 Address by Minister Michéal Martin on Private Members Motion Dail Eireann (Whistleblowers Protection Bill)
• 07/03/2006 HP Financial Services expands its operations in Leixlip, Co. Kildare
• 06/03/2006 Address by Mr. Micheál Martin T.D., Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the official opening of the Cavanagh Pharmacy Building at UCC
• 02/03/2006 Address by Minister Michael Ahern speaking at the launch of ‘Guidelines for Employers, Employees and Clients involved in the cash in transit industry’ by the Health and Safety Authority
• 01/03/2006 Amazon.com to establish a new Customer Services Centre in Cork
• 01/03/2006 Address by Mr Tony Killeen, Minister for Labour Affairs On Work Life Balance Day 2006 at the Equality Authority
• 01/03/2006 ‘It’s about time to get the balance right’ – Minister Killeen
• 24/02/2006 LAUNCH of FÁS' OPPORTUNITIES 2006
• 23/02/2006 Address by Minister Micheál Martin at the Launch of “CELTIC 2006”
• 22/02/2006 Sage expands in Dublin
• 21/02/2006 Address by Minister Tony Killeen on Private Members Motion
• 21/02/2006 Minister Martin responds to job losses at NEC, Balivor, February 21st 2006
• 20/02/2006 Minister Micheál Martin identifies SFI as key element of Research Strategy at a meeting in Cork
• 20/02/2006 Remarks by Minister for Labour Affairs, Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., at the launch of the Skills Acist Project
• 20/02/2006 Address by Minister Micheal Martin at the Launch of Biznet Cork Skillnet
• 20/02/2006 Minister Ahern welcomes launch of Forfás International Trade and Investment Report
• 16/02/2006 Minister Martin welcomes progress on Services Directive
• 15/02/2006 Minister Michael Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 14/02/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Visits Irish Firms at the Enterprise Ireland Pavilion at 3GSM Barcelona
• 13/02/2006 Remarks by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin at the announcement of the OPSONA Therapeutics Collaboration with Wyeth
• 13/02/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin T.D. Announces Collaboration between Opsona Therapeutics and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
• 10/02/2006 Minister Martin announces the resignation of the Director of Consumer Affairs, Carmel Foley
• 10/02/2006 Minister Martin Announces Pilot Programme for Power Electronics Industry
• 09/02/2006 Vesta Corporation to establish European Operations Centre in Dundalk
• 08/02/2006 Minister Martin Surprised and Disappointed at Cims Announcement
• 08/02/2006 Comments by Micheál Martin, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment At the DHL Export Awards in the l'Ecrivain Restaurant Dublin
• 08/02/2006 Micheál Martin TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment announces €1 million investment by Enterprise Ireland in Delta Off Site Solutions
• 07/02/2006 Adjournment Debate Irish Pride Bakery, Kanturk – 7th February 2006
• 06/02/2006 Speech by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin at the launch of the EPICentre INTERREG IIIA Cross Border Project
• 06/02/2006 Speech by Minister Micheal Martin at the Derry Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch
• 03/02/2006 Minister Michael Ahern gives New Accountancy Overseer Body IAASA key powers and functions
• 02/02/2006 Minister publishes Report of the High Level Inter-departmental Committee established to examine the implementation of the recommendations of the Consumer Strategy Group
• 02/02/2006 Vodafone Ireland Launches Dublin-based Vodafone Group Innovation Centre
• 02/02/2006 Enterprise Ireland Supports 75 New High Growth Potential Start-Ups in 2005
• 02/02/2006 Minister Martin announces initiative on Industry led Networks
• 30/01/2006 Minister Killeen Welcomes High Court Decision
• 30/01/2006 Minister Martin announces Irish firm abtran to invest €1.5 million and create 50 new jobs at Cork HQ
• 27/01/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment signs agreement for Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC)
• 27/01/2006 Minister Killeen Presents FETAC Certificates to FÁS Participants
• 27/01/2006 New Chairperson for Competition Authority
• 26/01/2006 Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005 Second Stage Speech - Dáil Éireann
• 26/01/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Officially opens first iSold It Store in Europe
• 26/01/2006 Minister Micheál Martin Launches Fás Jobs Ireland Programme
• 25/01/2006 Address by Minister Tony Killeen, TD, Minister of State for Labour Affairs on the Seanad Private Members (Labour Group) Motion
• 25/01/2006 Address by Minister Michéal Martin on Private Members Motion (Services Directive)
• 25/01/2006 Minister welcomes Commission approval of State aid for Centocor
• 25/01/2006 Citco further strengthens its presence in Ireland with two new developments in Cork and the creation of 250 new jobs
• 24/01/2006 Speech by Mr Michael Ahern, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the “Doing Business in Cork” MicroTrade Business Networking Event
• 24/01/2006 Minister Michael Ahern Welcomes Amgen to Carrigtwohill
• 24/01/2006 “1,100 New Jobs as Amgen, the Largest Biotechnology Company in the World, Chooses Ireland for investments of $1 billion” – Minister Martin
• 23/01/2006 Address by Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr. Micheal Ahern T.D. at the Presentation of OHSAS 18001 to Cadbury Ireland, Rathmore
• 19/01/2006 Minister Ahern welcomes positive trade figures
• 19/01/2006 Ireland and India move to boost collaboration on software
• 19/01/2006 Minister Micheál Martin expresses his regret at GN ReSound job losses
• 19/01/2006 Ireland India Agree to Strengthen S&T Links
• 19/01/2006 Address by Mr. Michael Ahern TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Cork Constraint Computation Centre (4C) Open House
• 16/01/2006 Bangalore - Address by Minister Micheál Martin at Dublin Chamber of Commerce reception in association with AOL Ireland and AOL Bangalore
• 16/01/2006 Minister Martin to travel on Trade Mission to India
• 13/01/2006 Minster Martin opens Multis Ltd new €9 million Headquarters in Galway and announces the creation of 50 new jobs
• 13/01/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Micheál Martin announces new Enterprise Development Programme, aimed at stimulating new business
• 13/01/2006 Minister Martin Announces GMIT Business Incubation Centre in Galway
• 12/01/2006 New Medical Technology Investment to create 125 New Jobs for Ballinasloe
• 12/01/2006 Minister Martin Announces announces investment in Business Incubation Centres at GMIT in Castlebar
• 12/01/2006 Minister Martin congratulates Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) on its continued development in Westport
• 11/01/2006 Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Micheál Martin T.D., Opens the Latest Phase of Development at Ballina Community Enterprise Centre
• 11/01/2006 Speech by Minister Martin at the launch of RIM 21 INTERREG IIIA Cross Border Robotics Project and the Lean Manufacturing Forum
• 10/01/2006 Minister Martin Announces Appointment of New FÁS Board
• 03/01/2006 Minister Micheál Martin welcomes IDA end of year statement
• 03/01/2006 Enterprise Ireland Community Enterprise Centre Scheme to benefit local communities – Minister Micheál Martin

2005 Press Releases