2008 Press Releases

• 29/12/2008 Tánaiste Announces Government support for Redundant Apprentices
• 22/12/2008 Tánaiste Publishes Report on Cross-Border Retail Business Costs
• 21/12/2008 Statement from the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D., regarding Dell Inc
• 19/12/2008 Tánaiste publishes NCA Report into Petrol and Diesel Price Movements
• 18/12/2008 Minister McGuinness welcomes latest services trade figures
• 18/12/2008 Government decides to continue the existing Work Permits Regime for Nationals of Bulgaria and Romania from 1st January 2009
• 17/12/2008 Tánaiste Announces Major Investment of over €45million in SFI Centres for Science, Engineering and Technology (CSETs)
• 15/12/2008 Government welcomes significant progress from investment of €1.4bn in Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI)
• 15/12/2008 Tánaiste Mary Coughlan TD Announces Expansion of Microsemi’s Facility in Ennis
• 11/12/2008 Farm Safety Vigilance Call
• 09/12/2008 Tánaiste Coughlan announces that Aon Corporation is to invest in Ireland for ‘Industry First’ R&D project
• 08/12/2008 Tánaiste Opens Applied Research Centre at Letterkenny IT
• 08/12/2008 Tánaiste Congratulates Institutes of Technology on Creation of 1,000 Jobs
• 08/12/2008 Tánaiste Announces Government Support for Major R&D Investment Programme by Diageo Ireland
• 08/12/2008 Tánaiste Mary Coughlan TD Announces Support of R&D Development with Synopsys in Dublin
• 04/12/2008 Tánaiste approves appointment of new Director General of FÁS
• 04/12/2008 Minister Kelleher Welcomes Jobs Announcement for Kilbarry
• 04/12/2008 Tánaiste announces 145 new jobs at Option Wireless in Cork
• 03/12/2008 Tánaiste announces Enterprise Feedback Group on Science and Technology
• 03/12/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes timely initiatives by Social Partners to tackle current competitiveness challenges in the hospitality sector
• 03/12/2008 Speech by Minister of State Dr. Jimmy Devins at the TAFTIE – The European Network of Innovation Agencies Annual Conference
• 02/12/2008 Cordis Medical Device Manufacturing Facility Opens in Cashel
• 01/12/2008 Renishaw announces R&D investment at its Swords facility
• 01/12/2008 Burgmann Packings Celebrate 30 Years of Irish Operations with Expansion of Research and Development Project.
• 28/11/2008 Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D., regarding FÁS
• 27/11/2008 Tánaiste Announces €40 million in New Business for Irish Companies in The Gulf
• 27/11/2008 Address by Tánaiste at the official opening of the Royal College of Surgeon’s new office in Dubai Healthcare City, during the Enterprise Ireland trade mission to UAE
• 27/11/2008 Tánaiste Moves to Bring Sales Law into 21st Century
• 27/11/2008 Search for Business Partners to Create New Companies Launched by Minister Devins T.D
• 25/11/2008 Tánaiste confirms resignation of FÁS Director General
• 24/11/2008 Dublin successful in City of Science Bid –Minister Devins hails decision as ‘‘a great achievement’’
• 24/11/2008 Speech by Mr. John McGuinness, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the FÁS Presentation of Advanced Certificates, South East Region
• 24/11/2008 Tánaiste Congratulates Merrion Pharmaceuticals
• 24/11/2008 Tánaiste Leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to United Arab Emirates
• 20/11/2008 Speech by Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D, Minister for Science, Technology & Innovation at the Launch of Hothouse DIT, Aungier St
• 20/11/2008 Speech by the Minister for Labour Affairs Mr. Billy Kelleher, T.D. at the Launch of the OECD Report: Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers
• 19/11/2008 Speech by Minister John McGuinness, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at Supplier Force Hosted Conference ‘Managing Costs in Turbulent Times’
• 18/11/2008 Speech by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, on the Occasion of the Annual Conference of the Construction Industry Federation
• 19/11/2008 Tánaiste Launches Enterprise Ireland Strategy for Irish Services Sector and new ‘Going Global Fund’
• 19/11/2008 World’s First Eco-Computer Produced in Dublin
• 18/11/2008 Tánaiste announces €500m venture capital has been raised for investment in high tech SMEs
• 17/11/2008 “Persevere, probe and push the parameters of possibility”, Minister encourages researchers at Science Summit
• 13/11/2008 Tanaiste Welcomes Subway Expansion
• 13/11/2008 Speech by Mr John McGuinness, T.D. Minister for Trade & Commerce at the CEO Forum
• 13/11/2008 Speech by Minister Devins, T.D., at the HEAnet Conference Launching HEAnet Strategic Plan 2008 – 2013
• 12/11/2008 Tánaiste Welcomes Aldi Expansion
• 12/11/2008 Tánaiste further reinforces trade links between Switzerland and Ireland
• 11/11/2008 Minister Devins TD announces that Oriflame in Bray, Co Wicklow, is to add 35 new high tech, scientific jobs
• 10/11/2008 Tánaiste Appoints New Chairperson of Enterprise Ireland
• 07/11/2008 Speech by Minister Devins at the Official Opening of Dromore West Central National School
• 06/11/2008 Speech by Minister Devins at the launch of Microsoft’s Programme for high potential start up companies
• 05/11/2008 Address by Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr. John McGuinness TD on Private Members motion “That Seanad Éireann recognises the importance of the development of green technology for economic growth in Ireland”
• 05/11/2008 Address by Minister Devins at the first joint plenary session of the 31st Annual Conference of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) and the 35th International Small Business Congress (ISBC)
• 04/11/2008 Speech by Mr. John McGuinness, TD, Minister for Trade and Commerce, Private Members Motion, Dáil Éireann
• 04/11/2008 Speech by Minister for Labour Affairs Kelleher on the Private Member’s Motion on Employment and Training
• 04/11/2008 Address by Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D., Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Conference for Irish Research Performers on the 7th EU Framework Programme (FP7) Brussels
• 03/11/2008 Tánaiste targets US companies for new investment and jobs
• 03/11/2008 Minister Billy Kelleher TD announces 220 new jobs in a 2nd Marriott International Operation for Cork
• 31/10/2008 Kelleher moves to reduce the regulatory burden regarding health and safety at roadworks
• 31/10/2008 Tanaiste Announces Government Support of over €11m Funding for Local Enterprise
• 24/10/2008 Tánaiste hails ‘Great Day for Business in Cavan’ with 70 new jobs at Pauwels Trafo and further R&D investment at Wellman
• 23/10/2008 Speech by the Tánaiste at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
• 23/10/2008 Tánaiste Announces a Multilingual Customer & Operations Support Centre in Dublin for GOA – The Online Games Division of Orange
• 23/10/2008 Speech by the Tánaiste at Science Foundation Ireland’s “Young Women in Engineering Scholarship Awards”
• 23/10/2008 Tánaiste presents SFI/Dell ‘Young Women in Engineering’ Scholarship Awards
• 23/10/2008 BT collaborates with Tyndall to meet the Bandwidth Challenge
• 22/10/2008 Billy Kelleher TD, Minister for Labour Affairs welcomes Temporary Agency Work break-through
• 21/10/2008 Address by Mr. John McGuinness, TD, Ireland’s Minister for International Trade, at the opening of the Hangzhou Factory of Distag Manufacturing
• 21/10/2008 Address by Mr. John McGuinness, TD, Ireland’s Minister for International Trade, at Official opening of new offices of Henry J. Lyons & Partners in Jiefang Building, Shanghai
• 21/10/2008 Address by Mr. John McGuinness, TD, Ireland’s Minister for International Trade, at a Financial Services Sector Workshop in conjunction with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Shanghai
• 21/10/2008 Minister Kelleher presents the Excellence Through People Awards
• 21/10/2008 Minister Billy Kelleher opens CEIA’s Conference on Merging Technology, Regulation and Business in Cork
• 21/10/2008 Limerick-based Avvio to create 30 new high value jobs with the support of Government through Enterprise Ireland
• 21/10/2008 Clare company Async Technologies Ltd to invest €2.4 million Project supported by Government through Enterprise Ireland and AIB Seed Capital Fund
• 21/10/2008 Mid-West Companies Async Technologies Ltd and Avvio to create over 40 new high skilled jobs with the support of Government through Enterprise Ireland
• 16/10/2008 Address by An Tanaiste to the Annual Dinner of Dublin Chamber of Commerce
• 16/10/2008 Address by Minister Devins to Dáil Éireann on the Budget 2009
• 15/10/2008 Address by the Tánaiste to Dáil Eireann on the 2009 Budget and Estimates
• 15/10/2008 Speech by Minister McGuinness at the Presentation of the CPD Company of the Year Awards
• 14/10/2008 Science Technology and Innovation Investment now 9 times what it was in 2000 – R&D Tax Credit increased
• 14/10/2008 Tánaiste endorses confidence-building Budget and announces increased spending for Science, Technology and Innovation programmes
• 09/10/2008 Tánaiste Promotes Ireland as a Source of Software Supply
• 09/10/2008 Speech by the Tánaiste at the all-island Skills Conference in the Millennium Forum Derry
• 09/10/2008 Address by Minister Devins at the Launch of Advisory Science Council Report
• 09/10/2008 Central Role Of Skills Highlighted at First All-Island Skills Conference
• 08/10/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness at an Irish Mobile Technology Workshop for Turkcell in Istanbul, during the Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Turkey
• 08/10/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness at a Trade Dinner for Irish and Turkish companies during the Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Turkey
• 08/10/2008 Address by Mr. John McGuinness T.D., Ireland’s Minister for International Trade at a meeting with AVEA, Istanbul, during the Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Turkey
• 08/10/2008 Address by Mr. John McGuinness, T.D., Ireland’s Minister for Trade and Commerce at the Prestige Mall, Istanbul, developed by the Quinn Group, during the EI Trade Mission to Turkey
• 08/10/2008 Speech by Minister Kelleher on the Private Members Motion on Employment
• 08/10/2008 Tánaiste Launches €75m Ulster Bank Diageo Venture Fund managed by NCB
• 07/10/2008 Address by Tánaiste at the Private Members Motion on Unemployment
• 06/10/2008 Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Jointly Launch Enterprise Ireland Strategy for Prepared Consumer Foods Sector
• 06/10/2008 Tánaiste Announces Thurles Company Dew Valley Foods to Invest Over €21m in Expansion and R&D
• 02/10/2008 Speech by Minister Jimmy Devins, TD, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the launch of the Trinity College Entrepreneurship Programme
• 02/10/2008 Tánaiste meets Commissioner Kuneva in Dublin today
• 02/10/2008 Tánaiste Announces Facebook to Establish International Headquarters in Dublin
• 01/10/2008 Speech by Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D., Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation at the opening of the ENERGY SYMPOSIUM
• 30/09/2008 Tánaiste announces major expansion of Cook Medical in Limerick with 200 new jobs and €25 million investment
• 30/09/2008 Opening Address by Minister Devins at the National Workplace Strategy Masterclass, Royal Hospital Kilmainham
• 26/09/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness to Ireland’s Forecourt and Convenience Retailer Awards 2008
• 25/09/2008 Minister Devins announces 3 Enterprise Innovation Networks
• 25/09/2008 Address by Minister Dr. Jimmy Devins, T.D., at the official opening of the Small Firms Association (SFA) Annual National Conference
• 23/09/2008 Opening speech by An Tánaiste Mary Coughlan T.D. at the 2008 National Ploughing Championships,
• 22/09/2008 Tánaiste requests Comptroller and Auditor General to examine specific issues relating to FÁS
• 22/09/2008 Dublin's bid to host European City of Science 2012
• 19/09/2008 Tánaiste opens €5 million expansion at Amcor in Sligo
• 18/09/2008 Speech by Minister John McGuinness at the FUSION Graduation Ceremony
• 18/09/2008 Aetna Inc. Celebrates 20 Years in Castleisland, Co. Kerry
• 17/09/2008 Tánaiste welcomes Social Partnership Agreement
• 17/09/2008 Minister for Labour Affairs welcomes Agreement reached by Social Partners
• 17/09/2008 IBM Invests €30m in ‘Green’ Data Centre and Global Supply Chain Hub in Dublin
• 16/09/2008 Minister Kelleher opens new National Employment Rights Authority office in Cork
• 12/09/2008 Speech by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan at the Launch of Services Strategy Report
• 12/09/2008 Ireland’s Service Economy Provides Viable Avenue to Sustainable Growth
• 11/09/2008 Speech by Mr. John McGuinness, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the National Community Enterprise Conference
• 10/09/2008 Tánaiste Mary Coughlan T.D. Announces Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (formerly Riverdeep) to invest €350m in R&D
• 05/09/2008 Tánaiste Welcomes Funding to Protect Donegal Roads
• 04/09/2008 Address by Dr Jimmy Devins TD Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Irish Universities Association Research Information Systems Conference
• 04/09/2008 Freightquote to locate its Multilingual European HQ in Dublin
• 03/09/2008 Minister Kelleher Announces Strategic R&D Investment for ARRIS in Cork
• 20/08/2008 Speech by Minister Devins at Science Foundation Ireland ‘Secondary Teachers Assistant Researchers Programme’ Awards Ceremony
• 20/08/2008 Minister Devins Awards Science Foundation Ireland STAR Certificates
• 07/08/2008 Tanaiste Reaffirms Determination to ensure Consumers get a Fair Deal
• 05/08/2008 Tánaiste Announces Global Manufacturing Facility for Abiomed in Athlone
• 05/08/2008 Tanáiste re-appoints Prof. Patrick Fottrell as Chairperson of Science Foundation Ireland
• 30/07/2008 Minister Kelleher launches LRC Annual Report
• 30/07/2008 Irish Government, industry and academia join forces to back Dublin’s bid to host European City of Science 2012
• 29/07/2008 Irish Ministers Respond to the Collapse Of WTO Talks
• 29/07/2008 Kelleher Welcomes €4.485 Million in Sports Funding for Cork
• 28/07/2008 Minister Kelleher calls for renewed vigilance on farm safety
• 24/07/2008 Irish Ministers, led by Tánaiste, staunchly advocate Irish interests at difficult world trade negotiations
• 23/07/2008 Minister McGuinness welcomes latest trade figures
• 23/07/2008 Minister McGuinness points to Local Enterprise as critical to Ireland’s economic future
• 22/07/2008 Devins attends European Space Council in French Guiana
• 21/07/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes the publication of the Employment Appeals Tribunal Annual Report 2007
• 21/07/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes the publication of the Employment Appeals Tribunal Annual Report 2007
• 18/07/2008 ‘TCD leads the world in technology breakthrough. Devins hails advances in childhood eczema, coeliac disease, TB, malaria and viral hepatitis research ’
• 17/07/2008 ‘UCD companies at forefront of international research on BSE and technologies to help older people’-Devins
• 16/07/2008 Major R&D investment to drive growth in exports and employment in Irish food sector
• 15/07/2008 Speech by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan at the launch of the An Post / Irish Direct Marketing Association ‘Six Steps to Reduce your Mailings’ Carbon Footprint’
• 15/07/2008 Kelleher welcomes new era in chemicals regulation
• 14/07/2008 Address by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan at the opening of the McGill Summer School
• 14/07/2008 Tánaiste announces new R&D Centre for Limerick
• 14/07/2008 Tanaiste announces 50 New Jobs for Shannon Free Zone at Launch of Shannon Development 2007 Annual Report
• 11/07/2008 Kelleher Reaffirms Ireland’s Commitment to Europe
• 10/07/2008 Speech by An Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan, TD to Dail Eireann,
• 09/07/2008 2007 Companies Report
• 02/07/2008 Speech by Ms. Mary Coughlan, T.D.,Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment at the Social Partnership Plenary Session on Pay
• 02/07/2008 Speech by Mr. John McGuinness, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at the farewell lunch for H.E. Mr. Turan Morali Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey
• 02/07/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes launch of the European Commission’s renewed Social Agenda:
• 01/07/2008 The Coca-Cola Company to submit planning application for Manufacturing and Innovation Facility in Co. Wexford
• 30/06/2008 Launch of Innovation Policy Statement “Innovation in Ireland”
• 27/06/2008 Speech by Minister Devins at the Official Opening of the ITSBIC, Business Incubation Centre, Sligo IT
• 27/06/2008 Dr. Jimmy Devins T.D, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation opens Business Innovation Centre at Sligo IT
• 27/06/2008 Cultural exchange with Slovenia- ‘Project enables the two school communities to appreciate the richness of diverse cultures’
• 26/06/2008 Opening Address by Minister Billy Kelleher, T.D., at the NCPP Annual Partnership Conference
• 24/06/2008 Speech by the Tánaiste at the Publication of Enterprise Ireland’s Annual Report & Accounts 2007
• 24/06/2008 Speech by Minister Kelleher at the launch of the Health and Safety Authority’s Annual Report 2007 and Statistics Report 2006/2007
• 24/06/2008 Address by Dr. Jimmy Devins, T.D. Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, at the launch of the Dublin City University Contract Researchers’ Association
• 24/06/2008 Address by Dr. Jimmy Devins, T.D., Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the 2008 PDA/EBE Conference on Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing
• 23/06/2008 Statement on Hibernian announcement from Mary Coughlan, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment
• 23/06/2008 Strong Future and Opportunities for ICT Sector in Ireland- EGFSN
• 27/06/2008 Tánaiste welcomes the celebration by Blue Nile of the One Year Anniversary of its European Headquarters in Dublin
• 18/06/2008 Solaris Mobile selects Dublin for its Corporate HQ
• 18/06/2008 Speech by Mr. Billy Kelleher TD, Minister for Labour Affairs at the First All-Island Farm Safety Conference
• 18/06/2008 All-Island Safety Conference hears calls for action from Farmers
• 17/06/2008 Minister Kelleher launches Construction Safety Partnership Plan
• 17/06/2008 Tánaiste announces Business Objects to establish R&D Centre in Dublin
• 10/06/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes EU equal treatment deal as major development for workers, employers and for social partnership
• 10/06/2008 Government welcomes EU equal treatment deal as major development for workers, employers and for social partnership
• 05/06/2008 Address by Dr Jimmy Devins TD, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at the Launch of Elevate, Learning at the Digital Hub Digital Exchange
• 05/06/2008 Dr Jimmy Devins TD Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Launches ‘ Elevate, Learning at the Digital Hub’
• 04/06/2008 Tánaiste meets with Retail Ireland
• 04/06/2008 Speech by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan at the Launch of the InterTradeIreland Acumen Programme
• 04/06/2008 An Tánaiste launches €10m InterTradeIreland Cross-Border Business Programme
• 04/06/2008 Speech by Minister Devins at the Innovation Value Institute Open Day
• 30/05/2008 Minister Kelleher’s Response to SIPTU statement on Lisbon Treaty
• 30/05/2008 Minister McGuinness Announces €3.6m in New Business for Irish Firms in Mexico
• 29/05/2008 Minister Kelleher Welcomes Train Drivers Decision
• 28/05/2008 Tánaiste signs into law regulations implementing the EU Cross Borders mergers Directive
• 27/05/2008 Limerick Company Tango Teleco Announces Latin American Launch of its SMS Advertising Solution
• 27/05/2008 Minister McGuinness Announces Significant Contracts for Two Galway Companies in Brazil
• 27/05/2008 Minister McGuinness Announces €5m Contract for Galway Company Lifes2Good in Brazil
• 26/05/2008 Speech by John McGuinness, T.D., Minister for Trade and Commerce at a dinner with a number of senior Brazilian Industrialists and Irish Companies
• 26/05/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness at a lunch to celebrate “Kerry do Brazil’s” tenth anniversary, in “Kerry do Brazil”, Campinas
• 26/05/2008 Minister McGuinness Leads Major Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Brazil and Mexico
• 22/05/2008 Speech by Minister McGuinness at the Business Alliance for Europe Road Show
• 22/05/2008 Speech By Minister McGuinness at the NSAI ‘Working For Medical Devices Beyond 2008’ Conference
• 22/05/2008 Tánaiste meets with National Consumer Agency
• 21/05/2008 Tánaiste Mary Coughlan announces SATIR to establish its European HQ in Dundalk
• 20/05/2008 Minister Devins officially launches the Dublin Eurisy Workshop
• 20/05/2008 Minister Kelleher opens the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Annual Conference
• 19/05/2008 Tánaiste announces second major jobs boost for Donegal Gaeltacht
• 16/05/2008 Statement by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan, TD
• 15/05/2008 Speech by Minister McGuinness at the Official opening of EMT - The Future, Ecology, Mythology, Technology Conference
• 15/05/2008 Minister Devins welcomes recruitment programme for European astronauts
• 14/05/2008 Minister Kelleher launches SIPTU’s Foreign Language Guide – The Role of the Safety Representative Pocket Guide
• 09/05/2008 Tánaiste Welcomes Diageo Announcement
• 08/05/2008 Galway SMEs to benefit from new European business network
• 08/05/2008 Sligo SMEs to benefit from new European business network
• 08/05/2008 Waterford SMEs to benefit from new European business network
• 08/05/2008 Cork SMEs to benefit from new European business network
• 08/05/2008 Enterprise Europe Network in Ireland Launched
• 07/05/2008 Minister Martin extends Science Foundation Ireland remit to include Energy Research
• 06/05/2008 Minister Martin re-appoints members of the Company Law Review Group (CLRG)
• 06/05/2008 Minister Martin Announces 4 Research Awards under SFI’s Maths Initiative
• 05/05/2008 Minister McGuinness Announces Commencement of Control of Exports Act 2008
• 02/05/2008 Pfizer to establish €190 million Biologics facility in Cork
• 01/05/2008 Seán Haughey, T.D. Minister for Lifelong Learning launches Union Learning Skillnet
• 01/05/2008 CUNA Mutual to locate New European Headquarters in Dublin
• 30/04/2008 Seán Haughey, T.D., Minister for Lifelong Learning launches Hospitality Management Skillnet
• 29/04/2008 Minister Martin Launches “Fountain Healthcare Partners I” €75m Life Science Venture Capital Fund
• 28/04/2008 Seán Haughey, T.D., Minister for Lifelong Learning addresses Workplace Skills Review Seminar
• 28/04/2008 Speech by Mr. Michael Ahern T.D., Minister for Innovation Policy, World Intellectual Property Day 2008
• 24/04/2008 Minister McGuinness welcomes latest trade figures
• 24/04/2008 Address by Minister Ahern to the Professional Insurance Brokers Association 1st Annual Conference , “Building on your Success”
• 23/04/2008 Minister Kelleher Welcomes Commencement of Job Shadow Week
• 20/04/2008 Minister Announces Research Collaboration between Bank of Ireland and UCC
• 18/04/2008 Publication of the Chemicals Bill 2008
• 16/04/2008 Minister Kelleher welcomes publication of the Labour Court Annual Report 2007
• 15/04/2008 Minister Martin Announces €16.4 Million Investment for New Ground Breaking Research Centre
• 14/04/2008 MINISTER KELLEHER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NERA ADVISORY BOARD
• 14/04/2008 Minister Martin announces Cognex expansion of its manufacturing and distribution Centre in Cork
• 10/04/2008 Minister Martin announces Cameron to significantly expand and further develop its manufacturing facility in Longford
• 09/04/2008 Minister Ahern Launches English Language Learning Skillnet
• 08/04/2008 Minister Martin Announces new Regulations on Public Limited Companies and the Maintenance and Alteration of their Capital
• 08/04/2008 Minister Martin announces new appointments to Board of Science Foundation Ireland
• 07/04/2008 Minister Michael Ahern Launches ‘Ideas Lab’
• 07/04/2008 Ireland offers world-class third-level education to Indian Students
• 07/04/2008 Minister Martin lays the foundations of the new Biopharmaceutical Facility for Eli Lilly
• 02/04/2008 Speech by Minister Martin at the Launch of the Report of the High Level Group on Manufacturing
• 02/04/2008 Partnership Critical to the Future of Manufacturing in Ireland
• 01/04/2008 Address by Michael Ahern, TD, Minister for Innovation Policy at a Reception for the Irish Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
• 01/04/2008 Minister Michael Ahern Leads Enterprise Ireland Mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
• 01/04/2008 Lancaster Labs to expand Microchem in Dungarvan, Co Waterford
• 01/04/2008 Minister Martin announces €130 million investment by Genzyme in Waterford
• 31/03/2008 Green Isle Foods Limited to Invest €5.2m with Support from Enterprise Ireland
• 31/03/2008 Minister Martin Announces Substantial Investment in the Future of Thermo King in Galway
• 30/03/2008 Minister Martin announces the establishment of an Advisory Group on media mergers
• 28/03/2008 MINISTER MARTIN ANNOUNCES €29M EURO IN NEW BUSINESS FOR IRISH FIRMS IN SILICON VALLEY
• 26/03/2008 Minister Martin leads major Trade Mission to Texas and California
• 25/03/2008 Minister Martin announces EyeWonder Inc to locate its European Operation in Dublin
• 20/03/2008 Minister Kelleher Launches Code of Practice on Information and Consultation
• 20/03/2008 Schools crucial to success of knowledge economy
• 20/03/2008 Minister McGuinness welcomes latest trade figures
• 19/03/2008 Address by Minister Ahern at the Launch of the ‘21st Century Learning day’ at Dunshaughlin Community College, 19 March 2008
• 19/03/2008 Speech by Minister Martin at the Launch of the Labour Relations Commission’s Strategic Plan 2008 – 2010
• 19/03/2008 Minister Martin Announces IBM to Expand Cloud Computing into Europe with New Centre in Ireland
• 18/03/2008 Publication of the Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008
• 17/03/2008 Minister Martin announces Enterprise Ireland’s Enterprise Innovation Networks
• 12/03/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness at the ‘Investment with Fairness – Hope and Prosperity’ Conference
• 10/03/2008 Minister for Trade & Commerce, John McGuinness, details Irelands concerns on WTO Trade Round developments.
• 10/03/2008 Minister Martin announces new Process & Product Development Centre for DePuy Ireland Ltd
• 06/03/2008 Minister Martin announces €90 million to target world-class research capacity in the area of sustainable energy and energy efficient technologies
• 06/03/2008 Address by Minister Martin at Energy Forum 2008
• 05/03/2008 Cork’s New Firms to create 100 new jobs
• 05/03/2008 Limerick Firms confirm over 160 new jobs
• 05/03/2008 Galway Firms to create 55 new jobs - Five High Potential Firms target new markets
• 05/03/2008 Minister Martin Announces 79 New “High Potential Start-Ups” in 2007, with Enterprise Ireland Support
• 03/03/2008 Minister Martin announces €65 million investment & 165 high skilled jobs for Waterford
• 29/02/2008 Minister Martin lays Foundation for €50m Tyndall Expansion
• 29/02/2008 Innovation Minister welcomes progress on Research and Development
• 28/02/2008 Minister for Labour Affairs Welcomes
• 28/02/2008 Address by Minister McGuinness to the Ireland Hong Kong Business Forum
• 28/02/2008 Sligo companies to benefit from major State investment in Sligo IT
• 28/02/2008 Carlow companies to benefit from major State investment
• 28/02/2008 Companies in South East to benefit from major State investment in Waterford IT
• 28/02/2008 Limerick companies to benefit from major State investment in Limerick IT
• 28/02/2008 Midlands companies to benefit from investment in Athlone IT
• 28/02/2008 Galway companies to benefit from major State investment in GMIT
• 28/02/2008 Kerry companies to benefit from major State investment in Tralee IT
• 28/02/2008 Mayo companies to benefit from major State investment in GMIT
• 28/02/2008 Donegal companies to benefit from major State investment in Letterkenny IT
• 28/02/2008 Companies based in Dundalk IT set to benefit from investment
• 28/02/2008 North Dublin companies to benefit from investment in Blanchardstown IT
• 28/02/2008 Cork companies to benefit from investment in Cork IT
• 28/02/2008 Minister Martin Announces €50 Million in Regional Enterprise Funding
• 27/02/2008 Address by Minister Ahern at the launch of Cruickshank’s IP-Free 60 Service
• 27/02/2008 Speech by Minister Ahern at the Launch of the “DRIVE for Growth Conference”
• 26/02/2008 Speech by Minister McGuinness at the presentation of the CIE Coach Tour Awards at Dublin Castle
• 22/02/2008 Minister McGuinness meets Commissioner Mandelson
• 21/02/2008 HRH Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz President of the Saudi Red Crescent Society
• 21/02/2008 Minister Martin announces 100 new jobs in major expansion of ServiceSource International Headquarters in Ireland
• 20/02/2008 PIAB Delivers Fast Efficient Settlements for public
• 19/02/2008 Address by Minister Kelleher in the debate on the Private Members’ motion on Agency Workers, Dáil Éireann
• 19/02/2008 Speech by Minister Martin at the Official Opening of Shabra Plastics and Packaging Limited’s new recycling line
• 18/02/2008 Minister Martin announces Citco expansion to add 150 new jobs in Cork
• 14/02/2008 Limerick Firm switches on 150 million mobile users Worldwide
• 14/02/2008 Waterford Targets Global Mobile Phone Industry
• 14/02/2008 Bright Forecast for Ennis Firm at World Mobile Phone Show
• 14/02/2008 Dangen Firm targets Global Digital Market
• 14/02/2008 Single Market has benefited the Irish Economy
• 13/02/2008 Ireland targets €530 billion Mobile Phone Market
• 12/02/2008 Speech by Minister Kelleher at the Launch of the Irish Hardware Skillsnet
• 12/02/2008 Minister Martin Announces 75 new jobs for Limerick in two US investments
• 11/02/2008 Investment in R&D Way Forward For Economic Growth
• 11/02/2008 Enterprise Ireland and Musgrave Announce Programme to Assist Irish Food Companies Make an Impact in the Retail Sector
• 11/02/2008 Minister Martin announces €5.5 million Investment in Engineering
• 08/02/2008 Minister Martin announces up to 200 new jobs for Carlow
• 06/02/2008 Martin announces €60m Growth Fund to boost Small and Medium Sized Firms
• 05/02/2008 Minister Martin Announces Zimmer to Establish leading edge Manufacturing Capability at Shannon Free Zone
• 04/02/2008 A Record 70 Senior Executives Participate in Enterprise Ireland’s 2008 International Selling Programme in Dublin and Cork
• 01/02/2008 Minister Ahern Welcomes European Commission Decision
• 31/01/2008 Minister Ahern attends event to mark official expansion of Northern Trust Limerick office
• 30/01/2008 Kerry Company Donseed Ltd. to Invest €1.2m to Accelerate International Sales Growth
• 30/01/2008 Allergan - Statement by Minister Martin
• 29/01/2008 Minister Micheál Martin launches ‘Enterprise Bus’ for County and City Enterprise Boards
• 28/01/2008 Find out what goes on ‘Inside Your Gut’
• 28/01/2008 Science Foundation Ireland Funding Reaches Over €1 Billion in Ireland
• 28/01/2008 Minister Martin Announces New Enterprise Ireland Office in Mexico City, Mexico
• 24/01/2008 Address by Minister Martin announcing Enterprise Ireland and IDA R&D Grant Schemes
• 24/01/2008 Minister Martin Declares €500m Research & Development Scheme Open
• 22/01/2008 Speech by Minister Kelleher at the launch of the High Performance Work Systems Report
• 22/01/2008 Statement from Minister Michael Ahern regarding his attendance at the State funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary in New Zealand
• 22/01/2008 Minister Ahern represents Ireland at State funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary
• 21/01/2008 Employers urged to avail of supports to increase participation of people with disabilities
• 21/01/2008 Minister Martin announces significant R&D collaboration for Beckman Coulter and NUI Galway
• 20/01/2008 Minister Martin opens Showcase Ireland 2008
• 18/01/2008 10% Increase Targeted in Workplace Health and Safety Inspections
• 16/01/2008 €35million contracts secured during South African Trade Mission
• 16/01/2008 ESB secures World Cup contract on South African Trade Mission
• 15/01/2008 Two Dublin Firms score major deals during South Africa Trade Mission
• 15/01/2008 Significant partnerships formed as Trade Mission moves to Johannesburg
• 14/01/2008 Monaghan Firm secures first major contract of South African Trade Mission
• 14/01/2008 Minister Martin welcomes over 50 Irish Firms on South African Trade Mission
• 10/01/2008 Speech by Mr Billy Kelleher, TD, Minister for Labour Affairs at the launch of the first National Awareness Campaign for the National Employment Rights Authority
• 10/01/2008 Address by Mr Micheál Martin, TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, at the launch of the first National Awareness Campaign for the National Employment Rights Authority
• 10/01/2008 Minister Martin launches Workers Rights Campaign
• 02/01/2008 Firms invest €68m to remain competitive

2007 Press Releases