The Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T.D., has announced the appointment of an Innovation Taskforce to advise the Government on its Strategy for positioning Ireland as an International Innovation Hub and to assist in making the Smart Economy a reality.
Announcing the membership of the Taskforce the Taoiseach said: "While weathering the worst global recession of our lifetime, it is imperative that we position Ireland so that we can take advantage of the global upturn when it comes. In December, I launched 'Building Ireland's Smart Economy', the Government's Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. We need to think smart, work smart, and be smart in order to build our future."
Courtesy: www.Taoiseach.ie

EU R&D funding in Ireland reaches €1m per week

30.06.2009 Irish researchers are punching above their weight when it comes to winning research funding under the €50bn Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7), amounting to €1m worth of investment every week. more...
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Micro USB to become standard phone charger for Europe

29.06.2009 The mobile device manufacturing industry has agreed to create a common charger for all phones produced from 2010, saving the European Commission from having to introduce legislation. more...
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Global venture capitalists may choose Ireland as a base

26.06.2009 Recent budgetary changes to Ireland’s tax system could turn the country into a prime location for the establishment of global venture capital (VC) and R&D operations, according to a new PricewaterhouseCoopers report. more...
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Digital 21 – Interview with Minister Eamon Ryan

25.06.2009 Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has been the driving force behind much of our existing digital strategy, championing infrastructure initiatives like the metropolitan area networks (MANs) and the National Broadband Scheme. But are we doing enough to link these urban areas to truly create a nationwide digital nervous system? more...
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New Mayor of South Dublin County Council

At the Annual Meeting of South Dublin County Council held on Friday 19th June, 2009, at County Hall, Tallaght, Councillor Mick Duff (Labour) was elected Mayor of South Dublin County. Councillor Paddy Cosgrave (Lab) was elected Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County. Read the full Press Release
Courtesy:South Dublin County Council