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Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Billy Kelleher: ...In my time as Minister of State with responsibility for trade and commerce we put a great deal of effort into trying to bring Irish universities and institutes together and then went abroad to sell Ireland Inc. as a place in which collaborative work could be done in the areas of research, development and innovation. With the capacities we have and the high quality and critical mass of...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)

Billy Kelleher: ...the need for inclusiveness and to support the Government's initiatives in a challenging environment. The issue is not that the environment is challenging politically but that it is challenging for Ireland inc. and Irish people. We need to ensure there is a broad political consensus for a buy-in to the four year plan. The British Chancellor of the Exchequer today outlined his four-year...

Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Billy Kelleher: ...of the composition of future Governments, it is critically important that delegations continue to travel abroad. In my short time as a Minister of State I have found that overseas trips to promote Ireland Inc, Irish brands and Irish teams, particularly those that coincide with St. Patrick's Day celebrations, are viewed in a positive light. No other country enjoys the same level of...

Seanad: Innovation and Job Creation: Statements (22 Jun 2010)

Billy Kelleher: ...that are amenable to our products and that are also accessible. The new trade strategy that is to be published will be of significance. With the co-operation of various Departments in promoting Ireland inc., and its exports, products and services abroad, we can target those markets in the years ahead. In 2005, we set specific targets to be achieved through concerted effort by the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Dec 2009)

Billy Kelleher: ...we attract a great deal of foreign direct investment. Some 136,000 people are directly employed by companies that are located here as a result of foreign investment. It is critically important for Ireland Inc. as a location to attract such investment. If we did not take the necessary measures to correct a spiralling budget deficit we would be failing in our duty to portray Ireland...

Job Protection. (4 Nov 2008)

Billy Kelleher: ...who have been informed that their contracts of employment have been terminated. Dell has been a very successful employer and is a major contributor not only to the Limerick economy but also to Ireland Inc. I acknowledge the contribution Dell has made over many years at its plant in Limerick. Reference was made to Flextronics and Banta and there are major spin-offs from Dell. I assure...