15/05/2014

Competition To Find Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneurs

A new competition to find Ireland's best young entrepreneurs has been launched by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton.

The competition is open to anyone aged 30 and under, and winners at county level will be eligible for an investment of €25,000.

The project is part of the Action Plan for Jobs 2014 and is supported by Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

Full details of the competition have yet to be announced.

(MH)

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