News & Statements
Entrepreneurship Forum will harness the expertise of business leaders
2/3s of all new jobs created by start-up outlining need to support new business Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the establishment of the Entrepreneurship form by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. Deputy Collins said the fact that the Forum will include leading business experts, including Dragon's Den and Avego MD, Sean O'Sullivan, who will act as the Forum's Chair, means that we can harness the expertise of those who have already succeed in business.
Entrepreneurship Forum will harness the expertise of business leaders – Collins
Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Forum by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD. Deputy Collins said the fact that the Forum will include leading business experts, including Dragon’s Den and Avego MD, Sean O’Sullivan, who will act as the Forum’s Chair, means that it will harness the expertise of those who have already succeeded in business.
Minister Shatter highlights continuing Garda successes in driving down crime by 8%
Speaking today on the publication of the Central Statistics Office recorded crime statistics for the twelve month period ending with the first quarter of 2013...
New international treaty will increase access to books for visually impaired persons – Minister Bruton
A new international treaty will improve book access for visually impaired people, particularly those in developing countries, according to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.
Shatter supports Pride Day Rally and congratulates Irish Prison Service on initiative
Pride Day Rally is a solidarity rally on the human-rights journey toward LGBT equality. Recognising the need for reform, the rally focuses this year on the civil rights of transgender persons.
Minister Varadkar Opens Hansfield Station
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D. today officially opened Hansfield Station in Dublin 15.
Question on the Financial Position of the CIE Group
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial situation of the CIE companies and the Government funding that will be required to protect public transport operations in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter
Question on the Luas Cross City Project
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when construction is due to commence on the LUAS Cross City project; if there is a proposed completion date; the number of new jobs this project will create in 2013; if he foresees further LUAS project extensions toward Dublin North; and if he will make a statement on the matter.