08/04/2011
Bruton Welcomes 'Strong Employment Growth'
An event bringing together business representatives for investors with access to over €250 million for new ventures has taken place in Dublin.
Speaking at the InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton said: "Employment in venture capital backed businesses has grown at a phenomenal 18% per year since 2003 and countries with a strong VC sector have been slower to enter and quicker to exit recession than others.
"While the sector in Ireland is strong and Government supports are working well, there is no room for complacency and my Department is developing plans to ensure all supports are properly targeted so that the sector can flourish and maximise jobs and growth."
Speaking at the event, Paul Kerley, former Chief Executive Officer of Norkom Technologies, noted that the high value of Foreign Direct Investment now being attracted into Ireland has set the country on a level not seen since the 1990s.
While three quarters of Venture Capitalists surveyed at the conference forecast that the companies to benefit from VC funding over the next year will be in the digital, social media and ICT space.
(BMcN/KMcA)
Speaking at the InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton said: "Employment in venture capital backed businesses has grown at a phenomenal 18% per year since 2003 and countries with a strong VC sector have been slower to enter and quicker to exit recession than others.
"While the sector in Ireland is strong and Government supports are working well, there is no room for complacency and my Department is developing plans to ensure all supports are properly targeted so that the sector can flourish and maximise jobs and growth."
Speaking at the event, Paul Kerley, former Chief Executive Officer of Norkom Technologies, noted that the high value of Foreign Direct Investment now being attracted into Ireland has set the country on a level not seen since the 1990s.
While three quarters of Venture Capitalists surveyed at the conference forecast that the companies to benefit from VC funding over the next year will be in the digital, social media and ICT space.
(BMcN/KMcA)
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25 July 2012
Minister Announces €20m For Co-Investment In Seed And Venture Capital Funds
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has today announced that €20m is available for co-investment in seed and venture capital funds, and issued a call to fund managers to signal their interest in setting up funds. This €20m comes under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007 – 2012.
Minister Announces €20m For Co-Investment In Seed And Venture Capital Funds
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has today announced that €20m is available for co-investment in seed and venture capital funds, and issued a call to fund managers to signal their interest in setting up funds. This €20m comes under the Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Programme 2007 – 2012.
16 January 2009
Kostal Announces 300 Redundancies
German-owned car components manufacturer Kostal have told workers they are seeking 300 voluntary redundancies. Of the company's 1,000 strong Irish workforce, management are seeking 200 at its Abbeyfeale plant and 100 at the Co Limerick in Mallow, Co Cork.
Kostal Announces 300 Redundancies
German-owned car components manufacturer Kostal have told workers they are seeking 300 voluntary redundancies. Of the company's 1,000 strong Irish workforce, management are seeking 200 at its Abbeyfeale plant and 100 at the Co Limerick in Mallow, Co Cork.
05 January 2006
Service sector employment accelerates
The latest figures from NCB for the Republic of Ireland's economy indicate that the services sector continued to expand in December and that confidence about future activity levels in the sector has risen. At 61.1 in December The Business Activity Index was well above the no-change 50 marker level, which although down on the November level of 62.
Service sector employment accelerates
The latest figures from NCB for the Republic of Ireland's economy indicate that the services sector continued to expand in December and that confidence about future activity levels in the sector has risen. At 61.1 in December The Business Activity Index was well above the no-change 50 marker level, which although down on the November level of 62.
28 April 2010
€23m Injection Creates High Tech Jobs
Over €25m has been pledged by the Government for the 'smart economy' just as a number of high-tech ventures are announced. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe, said the money which would be made available over the next five years would go to 139 researchers to carry out cutting-edge work that will generate new jobs.
€23m Injection Creates High Tech Jobs
Over €25m has been pledged by the Government for the 'smart economy' just as a number of high-tech ventures are announced. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe, said the money which would be made available over the next five years would go to 139 researchers to carry out cutting-edge work that will generate new jobs.
25 August 2006
Time To End Death In The Workplace
Mr Tony Killeen, Irish Minister for Labour Affairs speaking at the IOSH Interconstruct Conference “Success built on failure” said “the time had arrived when all those engaged in the construction sector took responsibility and played their part in ending death and injury in their workplaces”.
Time To End Death In The Workplace
Mr Tony Killeen, Irish Minister for Labour Affairs speaking at the IOSH Interconstruct Conference “Success built on failure” said “the time had arrived when all those engaged in the construction sector took responsibility and played their part in ending death and injury in their workplaces”.
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