Results 1-4 of 4 for diaspora speaker:John McGuinness

Europe Day: Statements (8 May 2024)

John McGuinness: .... While I observe the One China policy with "Fine, it is there", why should Ireland not stand up with its European partners, open an office in Taipei, and do what they should be doing for the Irish diaspora living there and for the businesses engaged in enterprise through Taiwan into China and on to Asia? There is no political courage in this country to shake off some of the shackles of...

Trade and Foreign Direct Investment: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2017)

John McGuinness: ...business, I have come across GAA clubs that are central to local communities and which are almost the representatives of this country in a foreign land. There is a need for us to do more with the diaspora, to include its members in everything and to build a new approach to doing trade and using links that would establish trade abroad. We are a small country within Europe and the...

World Trade Organisation: Statements (6 Mar 2008)

John McGuinness: ...as diverse as Russia, Dubai, Abu Dabi or the United Arab Emirates Irish companies are establishing a foothold and being recognised and respected for the trade in which they are engaged. The Irish diaspora have ensured Irish companies, when represented abroad, are supported. They assist them to make contacts, establish business partnerships and conduct the trade which is necessary to...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

John McGuinness: ...activities of business interests within it to ensure we capitalise on what is happening in the marketplace. There is perhaps a need for Enterprise Ireland to reach out to the members of the Irish diaspora who are embedded in the economic systems of other countries, who are respected for what they do and who hold key positions. Attracting these people into becoming actively involved with...