Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Second Global Irish Economic Forum: Discussion with Department of Foreign Affairs

4:10 pm

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I welcome the fact that the third Global Economic Forum will be held in October. I also welcome the fact that there will be a major emphasis on job creation and the contribution of small and medium sized businesses, SMEs, and the need for assistance in increasing their business globally and facilitating international growth.

What is envisaged under the Farmleigh fellowships? I presume they are available for young Irish graduates in business and other specific disciplines who wish to assist companies in marketing in Asia and elsewhere. Is that correct?