Shock as Flinter steps down

HAVING headed Enterprise Ireland and its predecessor for 10 years Dan Flinter has refused an extension of his contract for another five years.

The shock announcement yesterday resulted to fulsome tributes to Mr Flinter for his service to Irish industry from Tánaiste and Minster for Enterprise Trade and Employment Mary Harney and form Pat Molloy, chairman of Enterprise Ireland.

“I believe that it is now timely for me to hand over to a new CEO and to pursue new challenges where the experience I have gained, particularly in relation to the private sector, will enable me to add value.”