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Ireland's Industry 4.0 Strategy will help firms respond to the transformation of the manufacturing sector being driven by digital technologies

New five year plan to future-proof manufacturing sector

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys has today launched a five year plan to future-proof the manufacturing sector here.

Business • 16 Dec 19

A new survey has found that 70% of companies had Brexit on the agenda of their top management

50% of small enterprises impacted by Brexit - survey

A new survey has found that more than half of small and medium-sized Irish enterprises are experiencing some or significant impact as a result of Brexit.

Business • 16 Dec 19

Guidelines for remote working to be developed

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to set up an interdepartmental group to develop clear guidelines for employees and employers on remote working.

Business • 09 Dec 19

Climate change represents challenges and opportunities for industry

'Industry central to Ireland's climate action targets'

The government has advised industry that the environment needs to move higher up their agenda if businesses want to remain competitive.

Business • 29 Aug 19

Businesses urged to prepare for possible hard Brexit

Taoiseach urges businesses to engage with Brexit plans

The Taoiseach has warned Irish businesses that trade with the UK to be prepared for the prospect of a no-deal Brexit and not to assume that "everything will be alright on the night".

Brexit • 12 Jul 19

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys

€100m more announced for Disruptive Technologies Fund

Another €100m is being made available under the Government's Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund for three-year projects up to 2022.

Business • 05 Jul 19

Companies are being called on to check supply chains for vulnerabilities to the impact of Brexit

Firms urged to step up Brexit plans as concerns mount

The Government is urging businesses to take concrete steps to avoid any disruption that might be caused by Brexit to the day-to-day running of their enterprises.

Brexit • 18 Feb 19

Employers seeking to bring in overseas workers for other posts may have to carry out a Labour Market Needs Test

Govt to reform employment permits for non-EEA workers

The Employment Permits System for workers entering Ireland from outside the European Economic Area is to be reformed to better address skills shortages across the economy.

Economy • 28 Sep 18

n June, the Government announced approval of new legislation, which proposes a minimum lifespan of five years for gift vouchers

Have your say on gift vouchers fees

Consumers and businesses have until close of business on Friday to respond to a public consultation on gift voucher fees.

Business • 28 Aug 18

Today's announcement will bring the total number of work permits issued under the pilot scheme to 1,300 over the past three months

500 further work permits for meat industry announced

Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys has announced an additional 500 work permits for low skilled, lower wage employees from outside the European Union to work in the meat industry.

Ireland • 10 Aug 18

The Taoiseach said there were three options outlined in December on how to avoid a hard border

Varadkar says preferred Brexit deal 'hard to achieve'

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government's preferred Brexit deal will be "very hard to achieve."

Ireland • 13 Feb 18

Enterprise Ireland's chief executive Julie Sinnamon

21 regional projects win Enterprise Ireland funding

21 applicants from all over the country have secured up to €30.5m in funding from the Regional Enterprise Development Fund.

Business • 11 Dec 17

Varadkar promotes allies as Coveney becomes Tánaiste

RTÉ's Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald runs the rule over Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's new appointments.

Analysis and Comment • 30 Nov 17

Heather Humphreys is the new Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation

Humphreys named as new Enterprise Minister

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has appointed Heather Humphreys as the new Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

Business • 30 Nov 17

Leo Varadkar said he was 'full of admiration' for those who had come forward to speak out

Varadkar says there can be 'no tolerance' of harassment

The Taoiseach has told the Dáil there can be no tolerance of bullying or sexual harassment in the workplace.

Politics • 07 Nov 17

Minister is taking part in Battle of the Somme commemorations

Humphreys attending Somme centenary events

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys is visiting France to attend a series of commemorative events to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

News • 30 Jun 16

Monuments and sites were filmed, scanned and made available online

Website offers 3D models of heritage sites

A new website has been launched featuring 3D images and videos of many of Ireland's most famous heritage sites and ancient monuments.

News • 16 Apr 15

Gerard Craughwell appealed for votes, saying he is independent

Craughwell seeks legal advice on by-election

Gerard Craughwell has appealed to Government members to vote for him in the Seanad by-election, stressing he is independent, and has said he is seeking legal advice on the possibility that John McNulty could be elected to the Seanad.

News • 02 Oct 14

Heather Humphreys said that she learned Irish to Leaving Cert standard

Gaeltacht minister defends her level of Irish

The new Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht has defended her level of Irish, following reports that neither she nor Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeltacht Affairs Joe McHugh are fluent Irish speakers.

News • 16 Jul 14

Heather Humphreys