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Bruton says June agreement on banking debt stands

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said the agreement between EU leaders in June on the banking debt issue still stands.

News • 20 Oct 12

Bruton on five-day investment mission to US

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton is travelling to the US to meet companies considering investing and creating jobs in Ireland

News • 20 Oct 12

Richard Bruton said the Government has been given a job to fix the economy

Bruton says Govt not concentrating on polls

Minister for Enterprise Richard Bruton has said that the Government does not concentrate on poll results, but on delivering the changes necessary for the economy.

News • 18 Oct 12

120 jobs saved at Stiefel Laboratories in Sligo

The GlaxoSmithKline owned Stiefel Laboratories in Sligo is to stay open.

Business • 15 Oct 12

Olhausen has been operating in Ireland for over 100 years

160 job losses at Olhausen as three plants close

Meat processing company Olhausen is to close its three plants in Dublin and Monaghan with the loss of 160 jobs.

News • 10 Oct 12

David Cameron said there should be a separate budget for countries outside the eurozone

Cameron threatens EU budget veto 'if necessary'

British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he would veto a new European Union budget “if necessary”.

News • 07 Oct 12

Bruton confirms up to 8,000 public jobs may go

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has confirmed to RTÉ that further cuts in public service numbers will have to be implemented.

News • 07 Oct 12

Legislation to alter agency due to be published

The Government has pledged to publish legislation altering the roles of Shannon Development, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland by the end of the year.

News • 28 Sep 12

€90m microfinance scheme open for small firms

A new scheme for small businesses - employing up to ten people - who have been refused credit by the banks will be launched next week.

Business • 27 Sep 12

Paul Murphy says his ScamBridge website is an opportunity for people to share stories of exploitation

Paul Murphy MEP says JobBridge is a 'scam'

The Government's internship programme has been severely criticised by a Socialist Party MEP, who has described it as a "scam" to massage the true unemployment figures.

News • 26 Sep 12

Jobs boost from Argos, pet product firm in Dundalk

Argos is looking for 670 people to work in its shops across Ireland in the run-up to Christmas to support its existing shop staff.

News • 25 Sep 12

Payment company SumUp to create 40 jobs in Dublin

Card payment company SumUp is creating 40 jobs in Dublin as it sets up a customer, technical support and development centre.

News • 14 Sep 12

The partnership says that 500 jobs have been created by funded companies over the past 18 months

14 jobs created in Endeco marks 100th Halo deal

An announcement of 14 jobs in smart energy Endeco marks the 100th deal by Halo Business Angel Partnership HBAP, and brings to €40.3m the total investment over the last four years.

Business • 05 Sep 12

€20m seed capital fund for Irish companies

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has announced that €20m in seed capital is available to support Irish companies.

Business • 25 Jul 12

Competition Authority to examine Irish ports

The Competition Authority is to carry out an in-depth study of ports in Ireland.

News • 20 Jul 12

41 jobs to be created in Westmeath

A concrete products manufacturer in Co Westmeath is to create 41 new jobs.

News • 16 Jul 12

Minister says unemployment rate too high

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has said the unemployment rate is "far too high".

News • 13 Jul 12

Bruton wants to avoid adding to employment costs

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has said the country's unemployment rate is "far too high".

Business • 13 Jul 12

French trade mission secures €17.6m in new deals

A three day trade mission to France has secured contracts and alliances worth €17.6m across a wide range of business sectors, including the agri-technology and cleantech sectors.

Business • 03 Jul 12

Richard Bruton on trade mission to France

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has travelled with representatives of 36 companies to France today on a trade mission.

News • 01 Jul 12

Bruton announces small business loan initiative

The Government has said over €90m in additional lending will be provided to small businesses employing under ten people.

News • 22 Jun 12

Members criticise planned EAT abolition

Members of the Employment Appeals Tribunal have strongly criticised the Government's proposals to reform employment rights bodies - which would include the abolition of the EAT.

News • 08 Jun 12

Backlog for Rights Commissioner hearings gone

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has announced the results of new reforms of the State's five employment rights and industrial relations bodies.

Business • 17 May 12

400 jobs promised in Rehab Group recruitment drive

The Rehab Group, which provides support services and job opportunity for disabled people, has announced that it plans to recruit 750 staff in its operations over the next three years.

News • 16 May 12

Govt to separate Shannon Airport from DAA

The Government has announced plans to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority, and bring it together with Shannon Development into a single entity.

News • 09 May 12