Exporters’ association plan for 140,000 jobs

THE Irish Exporters’ Association has announced a five-point recovery plan to generate 140,000 jobs in exports to the EU region over the next three years.

Launching the move at Dublin Port yesterday morning, the association’s president Liam Shanahan told journalists it was time to cut out the “chat” and for people to realise the huge potential Europe offers Ireland.

Being a full member of the EU is our best option, he said, warning that multinationals have put investments on hold until the people have given their verdict on Lisbon.