Results 1-20 of 89 for "ireland is open for business"

Corporation Tax: Motion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2010)

Brian Hayes: ...and ensure we improve our trade through domestic industries and multinational companies based here. I do not underestimate the importance of this debate for those who take an interest in whether Ireland is open for business. I am completely indifferent on the amendment because the House is speaking with one voice tonight in a most difficult week for this country. Ireland's corporation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

Mary Butler: I fully agree with the Deputy. The message needs to go out that Ireland is open for business. We must try to encourage as much foreign direct investment into Ireland as we can, and I know that is what the Minister and her Department are trying to do.

Written Answers — Naval Service Vessels: Naval Service Vessels (21 Oct 2010)

Tony Killeen: ...promoting Ireland and Irish interests to the local business communities and strengthening links with the region. This visit to South America provided a unique opportunity to highlight the fact that Ireland is open for business. During the course of the visit, in excess of 12,000 people visited the ship, including diplomats, politicians, business leaders and senior officials. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2016)

...between the private sector, the State and civic society to get the plan executed line by line. Second, and this can be done right away, is to get an unambiguous message out internationally that Ireland is open for business. Many people are spinning against Ireland, against Dublin and against the regions by saying that we could not take the new business as we do not have the offices, the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (9 Nov 2021)

Mary Lou McDonald: Nobody is against investment and Ireland is open for business. We all know that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Renewable Industry Forum and Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

...event last week. Everyone was talking about the global challenges in the supply chain and the market. Ireland is a new market. We need to work together to attract the supply chain and tell people Ireland is open for business. We have this vision and the targets but there is more we can do to show we are really open for business and are going to deliver. That will help the supply chain...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Planning Issues (17 May 2018)

Billy Kelleher: ...for future foreign direct investment for data centre projects and delays in the planning system; and her plans and the contingencies that will be put place by her Department and the IDA to ensure Ireland is open for business for such investments (details supplied). [21970/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Electricity Generation (19 Feb 2013)

Richard Bruton: ..., and Mr Edward Davey, the United Kingdom Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, is a very welcome development and provides the confidence and assurance to those in the wind energy sector that Ireland is open for business and is clearly a destination for investment. The Memorandum of Understanding is an important step in a long process of attracting investment in this sector, and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Alternative Energy Projects (21 Feb 2013)

Richard Bruton: ..., and Mr Edward Davey, the United Kingdom Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, is a very welcome development and provides the confidence and assurance to those in the wind energy sector that Ireland is open for business and is clearly a destination for investment. The Memorandum of Understanding is an important step in a long process of attracting investment in this sector, and...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland Issues (25 Jun 2013) See 1 other result from this debate

Enda Kenny: ...for good relations from the Northern Ireland Executive. Generally, we have always been involved to some degree or other in North-South developments. This sends a strong message that Northern Ireland is open for business, focusing on the steps needed to improve that position. From that point of view, I continue to work with our colleagues across the water and in the North to further...

Leaders' Questions (3 May 2011)

Micheál Martin: ...about Ireland's economic message? Given the strength of inward investment and the support American companies have shown for Ireland in recent months and years, it is clear they already know Ireland is open for business. Of critical concern to those companies in terms of job creation are the question of corporation tax and the broader issue of the harmonisation of taxes across the...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (24 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The St Patrick's Day period offers an unparalleled and unique global opportunity to showcase Ireland and to bring the message that Ireland is open for business to all our key global markets and to Ireland's many friends around the world. The importance of Ministerial visits during this period cannot be underestimated in terms of our economic recovery and delivery of foreign direct investment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Brexit Issues: British Irish Chamber of Commerce (1 Feb 2018)

Mr. Eoin O'Neill: Last week we ran an evening for 170 younger Irish business leaders in the UK under the banner, Ireland is Open for Business, not about Brexit, with significant support from the Irish Ambassador, HE Mr. Adrian O'Neill, who hosted the evening for us. One of the universal facts was the strength of the Erasmus programme. Fondly remembered on the night was the late, Peter...

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (6 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: .... The taskforce is assessing the options and timeframe for creating the necessary infrastructure for the national roll-out of electric vehicles. The Government is sending out the message that Ireland is open for business in this area and we will also take account of global developments as the technologies mature. The taskforce will report its initial findings and advise on next steps...

Seanad: Immigration Services (28 Mar 2012)

Brian Hayes: ..., the most recent of which is a pilot scheme with the English language sector to relaunch the Chinese market for adults and juniors. These initiatives send certain important messages: first, that Ireland is open for business; second, that we are prepared to think creatively about how to use the immigration system in support of the national economic interest; and, third, that any changes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Pat Rabbitte: ...involving eight Irish universities and Institutes of Technology. In Pittsburgh I delivered a speech to more than 1,000 guests at the American Ireland Fund dinner alongside Ambassador Dan Rooney, reiterating the message that Ireland is open for business, highlighting key messages on the economy in terms of recovering our financial sovereignty and the strong performance of Ireland in terms...

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (28 Apr 2009)

Eamon Ryan: .... The Memorandum of Understanding does not involve any cost to the Exchequer. The Memorandum of Understanding does not convey exclusive rights in relation to the provision of electric cars. Ireland is open for business to all manufacturers in relation to electric vehicles and I look forward to building relationships with all global players in the sector. I am investigating the scope for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Travel (11 Mar 2014)

Richard Bruton: ...to Ireland. The Taoiseach's visit, which included stops in Philadelphia and Cleveland, was aimed at delivering a message to international business people, investors and the Irish diaspora, that Ireland is open for business. Over the course of the visit, the Taoiseach: - Officially opened the new US headquarters for Enterprise Ireland client, Zenith Technologies, in Philadelphia; -...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (12 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: ..., our two most important economic partners. There will also be a high level of international media interest which will provide the opportunity to put out a positive and forward looking message that Ireland is open for business. The Government, in consultation with State agencies, will maximise the opportunities that the visits and media attention provide to promote Ireland's economic...

Written Answers — Electric Vehicles: Electric Vehicles (12 May 2009)

Eamon Ryan: ...options and timeframe for creating the necessary infrastructure for the national roll-out of electric vehicles, taking account of global developments. The Government is sending out the message that Ireland is open for business in this area. The Taskforce will report its initial findings and advise on next steps shortly. Three sub groups are operating with the Taskforce: a...