30% milestone of women on ISEQ 20 boards hit in 2021 A new report shows the percentage of women on the boards of ISEQ 20 companies this year rose to 31% from 18%, which means that … Business • 13 Dec 21
Sinnamon joins the board of Cairn Homes Housebuilder Cairn Homes has appointed Julie Sinnamon as an independent non-executive Director with effect from today. Business • 17 Sep 21
Sinnamon new Chair of European Movement Ireland European Movement Ireland has today announced that Julie Sinnamon, the former CEO of Enterprise Ireland, has taken over as Chair of its Board of Directors, … Business • 11 Jun 21
Over 17,000 jobs lost in Enterprise Ireland firms Nearly 16,500 jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland (EI) backed companies last year, similar to 2019 levels. Business • 11 Jan 21
€8.24m in funding announced for Enterprise Centres A total of €8.24m in grants has been announced for 95 Enterprise Centres around the country under Enterprise Ireland's Enterprise Centres Fund. Business • 20 Nov 20
One third of exporters report lower sales due to Covid A third of exporting firms have seen their sales fall so far this year, a new survey from Enterprise Ireland has found. Business • 05 Oct 20
Enterprise Ireland warns of challenging year ahead Enterprise Ireland has cautioned that 2020 will be very challenging for many Irish exporters due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and Brexit. Business • 16 Jul 20
Enterprise Ireland announces 'repayable' fund for SMEs Enterprise Ireland has a Business Response Unit, and in these times, it has been busy. Business • 07 May 20
EI sees moderation in pace of jobs growth Despite reporting record levels of employment for 2019, Enterprise Ireland has cautioned that it is seeing a moderation in the pace of job growth. Business • 07 Jan 20
Enterprise Ireland opens new offices in Munich and Lyon Enterprise Ireland continues to expand its presence in the euro zone with two new office openings in Munich in Germany and Lyon in France this … Business • 28 Nov 19
10% of exporting firms spent €100k on Brexit - survey One in every ten exporting companies who are clients of Enterprise Ireland say they have spent over €100,000 on preparing for Brexit so far, according … Brexit • 04 Sep 19
2 out of 5 exporters seeing negative Brexit hit - EI Two out of every five exporters here say they have already been negatively impacted by Brexit, even though the UK has still not left the … Business • 30 May 19
Enterprise Ireland - 600 companies vulnerable to Brexit The number of people employed in companies backed by Enterprise Ireland (EI) rose last year to a record high of over 215,000. Brexit • 09 Jan 19
Export sales by Enterprise Ireland companies up 7% Export sales by companies supported by Enterprise Ireland rose by 7% last year to hit a new record high of €22.7 billion. Business • 12 Jul 18
Abtran expansion to create 350 jobs in Sligo Irish outsourcing firm Abtran has said it will create 350 new jobs in Sligo as it sets up its new regional operations centre in Finisklin … Business • 05 Jun 18
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
Enterprise Ireland launches new innovation fund Enterprise Ireland has launched a new "Agile Innovation Fund", to give companies rapid access to innovation funding. Business • 23 Nov 17
President emphasises Irish exporters' role in recovery President Michael D Higgins has emphasised the role Irish exporters have played in the economic recovery, as he continues his State visit to Australia. News • 17 Oct 17
Growth in UK exports slowing, says Enterprise Ireland Growth in exports to the UK slowed from 12% in 2015 to 2% last year in companies supported by state body Enterprise Ireland. Brexit • 15 May 17
Firms warned to prepare for hard Brexit The head of the State body supporting Irish exporting companies has warned that firms need to start preparing for the consequences of a hard Brexit. Business • 09 Jan 17
Exports at Enterprise Ireland companies up by 10% Exports by Enterprise Ireland companies passed the €20 billion mark for the first time last year. Business • 20 Jun 16
Coveney to lead trade mission to Africa Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is leading a five-day trade mission to West Africa. Ireland • 30 Nov 15
Enterprise Ireland sees record exports, job growth Enterprise Ireland client companies saw the best export growth and net job creation last year in over a decade, its annual report shows today. Business • 10 Jul 14
Enterprise Ireland firms record strong job gains Employment in companies supported by State agency Enterprise Ireland increased by a net 5,442 last year. Business • 13 Jan 14
