Menu
19/09/2011
Bruton Leads Irish Trade Mission To US
A trade mission has saw 60 Irish firms head to the Southern United States in a bid to improve Irish export.
The aim of the mission is to widen the export footprint of Irish exporters by exploring new opportunities in the fast growing South East States of Georgia, North Carolina and Florida.
Leading the trade mission is Ireland’s Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton.
The weeklong trip will include political meetings with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Florida Governor Rick Scott, North Carolina Governor Beverly Purdue and Mayor Anthony Foxx of Charlotte.
Meanwhile the group will visit high-tech institutes at Georgia Tech, University of Miami and North Carolina Research Triangle.
"Jobs are at the very top of this government’s agenda, and if we are to create the employment we so badly need, it is crucial that we create an indigenous engine of growth," said Minister Bruton.
It is understood that 90% of Ireland’s exports are still accounted for by foreign companies.
Minister Bruton said: "If we are to create the future we all aspire to, we must achieve a step-change in the performance of our indigenous exporters."
The mission will take the Ireland’s representatives to American states where Irish exports are weak. Through a series of political discussions, partnering events and other meetings it is hoped the enterprise mission will open doors to Irish exporters.
(LB/GK)
The aim of the mission is to widen the export footprint of Irish exporters by exploring new opportunities in the fast growing South East States of Georgia, North Carolina and Florida.
Leading the trade mission is Ireland’s Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton.
The weeklong trip will include political meetings with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, Florida Governor Rick Scott, North Carolina Governor Beverly Purdue and Mayor Anthony Foxx of Charlotte.
Meanwhile the group will visit high-tech institutes at Georgia Tech, University of Miami and North Carolina Research Triangle.
"Jobs are at the very top of this government’s agenda, and if we are to create the employment we so badly need, it is crucial that we create an indigenous engine of growth," said Minister Bruton.
It is understood that 90% of Ireland’s exports are still accounted for by foreign companies.
Minister Bruton said: "If we are to create the future we all aspire to, we must achieve a step-change in the performance of our indigenous exporters."
The mission will take the Ireland’s representatives to American states where Irish exports are weak. Through a series of political discussions, partnering events and other meetings it is hoped the enterprise mission will open doors to Irish exporters.
(LB/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 September 2009
Exporters Report Growth Yet Fear For Jobs
The Irish Exporters Association has revealed that Irish exports have bucked the trend, stepping into growth for the first half of 2009.
Exporters Report Growth Yet Fear For Jobs
The Irish Exporters Association has revealed that Irish exports have bucked the trend, stepping into growth for the first half of 2009.
26 February 2024
Exploring The Rise Of The Latest Irish Online Casinos
Today, online casinos are more popular than ever. They have attracted players from all over the world and the country of Ireland is no exception.
Exploring The Rise Of The Latest Irish Online Casinos
Today, online casinos are more popular than ever. They have attracted players from all over the world and the country of Ireland is no exception.
13 March 2024
How Much Gambling Takes Place in Ireland?
When we think of Ireland, we may think of many things ranging from lush green landscapes to Guinness and Irish dancing, but it may be surprising to learn that the country has a passion for gambling.
How Much Gambling Takes Place in Ireland?
When we think of Ireland, we may think of many things ranging from lush green landscapes to Guinness and Irish dancing, but it may be surprising to learn that the country has a passion for gambling.
16 May 2008
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry flying out to the festival to promote and sell new Irish cinema.
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry flying out to the festival to promote and sell new Irish cinema.
30 June 2011
Irish Companies Achieve €14bn Of Exports
Enterprise Ireland’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2010 shows that Irish companies achieved €14bn export sales in 2010. Within that, Irish companies achieved a record €1.95bn of new export sales. This represents a strong rebound and recovery of 70% of the exports lost in 2009.
Irish Companies Achieve €14bn Of Exports
Enterprise Ireland’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2010 shows that Irish companies achieved €14bn export sales in 2010. Within that, Irish companies achieved a record €1.95bn of new export sales. This represents a strong rebound and recovery of 70% of the exports lost in 2009.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
