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Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton today welcomed the publication of Enterprise Ireland's Annual Report which shows Irish companies achieved €14 billion of exports in 2010.

The figures represent a strong rebound and recovery of 70% of the exports lost in 2009. 

Speaking today, the Minister said...

I have said repeatedly that government does not create jobs: businesses do, but the role of government is to create the environment in which businesses can grow and create those much-needed jobs. My ambitious plan to create this environment involves reducing business costs, improving access to finance and encouraging R&D and innovation. Crucially, we must not only support high-end multinationals but also the indigneous companies that will lead our recovery.

Today’s results are very encouraging but it is clear that we must be highly ambitious about what our exporting companies can achieve. I am determined that government will do everything it can, through direct supports to high-potential companies and through implementing policies that create the environment in which they can thrive, to ensure that our businesses can lead recovery in jobs and the economy.