Ministers showcase local enterprise offices (LEOs) and announce details of improved new service for micro and small enterprises
New system of 31 LEOs aimed at delivering improved supports, in a better location, to more businesses, and ultimately create more jobs – from Minister Bruton, Minister Hogan, Minister Perry. 35 county and city enterprise boards to be dissolved as part of government reform programme
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One-stop shop for research jobs and funding opportunities for business launched
An important new web resource for business detailing R&D funding opportunities and jobs was launched today, (Tuesday) by Minister for Research and Innovation, Mr. Sean Sherlock TD. The new resource is an extension of the www.euraxess.ie portal and is specifically dedicated to business.
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Reduce costs to maintain living standards
Forfás, the national policy advisory board for enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation published 'The costs of doing business 2012' which benchmarks Ireland’s business costs and recommends actions to improve our cost competitiveness.
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EUR1million investment in industry-led centre to take advantage of fast-growing data analytics sector – Minister Bruton
'Big data' growing at up to 40% per annum, government determined to target Ireland’s advantages in this area to create growth and jobs.
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Free seminar on ‘Building a business on your ideas’ comes to Athlone
Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, urged businesses to avail of the opportunity to attend a Government-sponsored free seminar, ‘Building a business on your ideas’ which will take place in the Midlands Innovation and Research Centre at Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Athlone on 27 March 2013.
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Sherlock brings second stage of industrial development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 to Seanad Eireann
Minister Sherlock said 'Ireland is now looking to build on the strengths that have emerged from our significant investment since the late 1990s in science, technology and innovation and to target future investment in areas that link directly to current and likely future economic and societal needs.'
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Single portal for 50 retail licences by end 2013 as part of government plan to reduce burden of licences by 33%
SME retailers will be able to apply for all of their annual licencing requirements at a single time via a single portal by Q4 2013, as part of a government plan to reduce the administrative burden of licencing requirements for businesses.
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New centre of excellence for micro and small businesses established as part of enhanced support model
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, together with the Minister of State for Small Business, John Perry TD, has announced that Enterprise Ireland has established a new micro enterprise and small business division, which will spearhead delivery of an enhanced national enterprise support model to entrepreneurs and small businesses in 2013.
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Government targets EUR 80billion opportunity for Irish businesses – Minister Bruton
5% increase in global sourcing by multinationals from Irish business would lead to EUR500million annual boost to Irish economy.
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Cheaper and easier debt-resolution for SMEs – Minister Bruton
Small private companies will be able to apply directly to the Circuit Court to have an examiner appointed. Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, stated this will make it cheaper and easier for viable businesses to restructure their debts.
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Government approves drafting of legislation to dissolve CEBs and create new and enhanced support model for small business
Ministers Bruton and Perry launch a four week public consultation on reforms to seek the views of small business
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€3.78million extra funding for small businesses to create and sustain 505 jobs – Perry
Need for additional funding demonstrates vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in the workforce.
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EUR450million credit guarantee scheme goes live as 87% of Q3 measures delivered under action plan for jobs third progress report
The scheme is expected to benefit 5,600 businesses and support the creation of 4,000 jobs over three years.
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New industry-led group to drive growth in digital games sector
Minister announces establishment of clustering development team to drive creation of 2500 digital games jobs by the end of 2014.
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EUR20m for co-investment in seed and venture capital funds
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has announced that EURis 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.
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15 schemes to help businesses expand grow and create jobs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD today launched an information leaflet outlining 15 schemes available to businesses seeking to start-up, expand and create jobs.
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Bruton to bring in industry experts to drive new industrial policy for manufacturing sector
The minister emphasises importance of manufacturing sector, establishes manufacturing development forum to drive creation of 20,000 extra jobs.
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Sherlock welcomes latest EU research funding for Ireland awards to Irish researchers reach EUR430m
The Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, welcomed latest European Commission figures which show that to date researchers from Ireland have been awarded EUR430m under the EU seventh framework programme for research and technological development (FP7) (2007-2013)*.
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New EUR2m clustering programme to promote cooperation between businesses and create more jobs – Minister Bruton
Minister Richard Bruton TD, launched a new EUR2m programme to encourage groups of businesses to collaborate to achieve specific business objectives, improve competitive advantage, create mutual financial gain – and ultimately create jobs.
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Microenterprise loan fund scheme to provide over EUR90million in extra lending to 5500 businesses and create an additional 7700 jobs over ten years
Minister publishes microenterprise loan fund bill - scheme expected to be operational in early autumn 2012.
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Business development managers appointed to 37 community enterprise centres across the country under EUR2million programme
850 additional jobs targeted in communities across the country as part of community enterprise development programme.
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Minister Bruton welcomes Ireland’s jump to 20th in world competitiveness rankings
Speaking from Brussels where he is attending the competitiveness and trade EU council of ninisters meetings, Minister Richard Bruton welcomed the announcement by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) that Ireland’s competitiveness rating has improved from 24th to 20th in the world.
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Minister Perry publishes figures on government departments' earlier payments of EUR616.8m to business suppliers for Q1 2012
Official notice regarding government’s 15 day prompt payments rule now available for businesses to download via the department's website.
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Minister Bruton publishes credit guarantee bill and announces appointment of operator for the credit guarantee scheme
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has published the credit guarantee bill 2012, and announced the appointment of an operator for the temporary partial credit guarantee scheme.
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New EUR150million government scheme to support growing Irish companies and create jobs launched by Minister Bruton
Minister issues call to fund managers to invest in development capital scheme at action plan for jobs briefing in IFSC.
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Extension of the employer job PRSI incentive scheme into 2012
On 23 February 2012, the Minister for Social Protection announced that the employer job PRSI incentive scheme, is now being extended into 2012.
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EUR60million government investment to attract top-end venture capitalists to Ireland and create high-tech jobs of the future
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton TD, who is in Silicon Valley on a trade and investment mission, has issued a global call to top venture capitalists to signal their interest in establishing a presence in Ireland.
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Reform of employment rights and industrial relations bodies delivers results - Bruton
Mr. Richard Bruton, T.D, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation announced today [Thursday] that he will publish and enact the workplace relations (law reform) bill in Q3 2012. The legislation will establish new institutional employment rights and industrial relations structures.
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'Succeed in Ireland' initiative targets new FDI job opportunities and aims to create 5000 jobs
Ireland is open for business, as government targets a world of new opportunities for employment creation by connecting with global companies who would not otherwise be reached.
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Overhaul of supports for exporters to benefit 1800 companies in 2012 and help achieve EUR3bn increase in EI exports by 2015
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton TD, announced that a new potential exporters division in Enterprise Ireland has gone live, and launched a new programme of supports for exporters in order to get more indigenous companies trading in foreign markets.
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Government’s plan to target core EUR500million research budget at turning good ideas into good jobs
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, along with the minister for research and innovation, Sean Sherlock, TD, today launched the government’s plan to target the majority of the government’s core EUR500million budget that the state spends on scientific research every year on areas with the greatest potential for economic return.
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Minister Perry publishes figures on government departments’ earlier payments to business suppliers
John Perry, TD MInister for small business, published the latest sets of quarterly composite figures, which show that government departments and the agencies under the auspices of the department of jobs, enterprise and innovation are complying with the government requirement to pay business suppliers within 15 days of receiving a valid invoice.
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Research, development and innovation in high performing sectors will be a key driver in the action plan for jobs 2012
The minister for research and innovation, Sean Sherlock, TD welcomed the government’s action plan for jobs and focused on the key role research and innovation will play in securing new jobs.
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Government publishes action plan for jobs 2012
The Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and the minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation today launched the first annual action plan for jobs, the government’s plan to rebuild the economy and create jobs.
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Kick start for entrepreneurs from Enterprise Ireland’s competitive start fund
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Richard Bruton TD announced the 15 successful lifesciences, cleantech and industrial companies that have been awarded funding under Enterprise Ireland’s competitive start fund.
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EUR200,000 fund to stimulate new start-up activity in South East
The minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a EUR200K pilot competitive feasibility fund aimed at stimulating start ups and creating jobs in the South East.
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Increase in audit threshold for SMEs
Minister for jobs, enterprise and innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced that he is increasing the number of businesses exempt from the requirement to hire external auditors to the maximum level permitted under EU law. This move is expected to save Irish SMEs up to EUR5million per year.
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