Government committed to global Irish network

THE Government says it remains firmly committed to advancing the work done at last year’s think tank at Farmleigh, according to a report.

The report said the Government’s response to both the fiscal and banking crisis has received “significant positive reaction” internationally, which will help ongoing efforts to reinforce Ireland’s position as a centre for international financial services and to bring forward new initiatives targeting growth.

In the report it also defended the trips which will be taken by Government ministers on St Patrick’s Day. The report said St Patrick’s Day will be used to “reassure international commentators and business partners” that Ireland is on the road to recovery and is following a strategy to restore prosperity.