Economy

Procurement Minister launches new etenders website which removes Red Tape and delivers massive savings for SMEs

Brian Hayes TD, Procurement Minister this morning launched a new website designed to make the awarding of State contracts a lot easier. “The etenders website now makes it possible for firms, who want to win State contracts, to have a...

Minister Bruton announces new export contracts worth €8million during trade mission to Canada

A total of €8million in new business contracts were announced by Irish companies, and a further five significant new Irish-Canadian partnerships were announced during the trade mission to Canada led by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation...

Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD Appearance before the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform Opening Statement

I would like to thank the Chairman and Committee members for inviting me to speak to you today in advance of the Ecofin Council of Ministers early next week. I would like to open by...

Minister Bruton leads 3-day trade mission of 30 Irish companies to Canada as 20% increase in exports targeted

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, departs today (Wednesday) to lead an Enterprise Ireland trade mission of 30 Irish companies to Canada. The objectives of the trade mission are to boost trade between the two...

Minister Bruton announces the creation of 150 new jobs for Dublin

Jobs Minister Richard Bruton today announced that Butterfield Fulcrum Group, a leading, independent fund administration company, is to expand its operation in Dublin with the creation of 150 new jobs bringing total employment to 250...

New initiative to generate jobs strategy for rural Ireland – Hogan

The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, announced today (5.11.2012) that Pat Spillane will be the Chairman of the new Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA)...

Address by Minister for Energy, Pat Rabbitte, to SEAI/SIPTU Sustainable Energy and Jobs Conference

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to this important conference on energy and job creation....

Joint Statement: meeting of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, Minister Noonan, & Minister Howlin

German Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Wolfgang Schäuble, Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin met today in Farmleigh House, Dublin...

Director General of SFI to take on additional role of Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D., today (Friday) announced that Professor Mark Ferguson will take on the role of Chief Scientific Adviser to the...

INNOVATION THE KEY TO SUCCESS AT KEPAK’S CONSUMER FOOD FACILITY IN WATERGRASSHILL, CO. CORK

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine today acknowledged the creation of 100 jobs as a result of ongoing innovation, growth and investment at Kepak’s Consumer Food facility in Watergrasshill, Co Cork...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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