Bruton confident tech boom will bring growth

MINISTER for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton said the global technology boom offers the economy substantial opportunities for growth.

Speaking after a five-day tour of hi-tech firms in the west coast of the United States last week Mr Bruton said the indications are “the global technology industry, and in particular ICT, is experiencing a sustained period of impressive growth, and this creates major opportunities for Ireland.

“I am determined, at this time of crisis, that we must be highly ambitious about the amount of jobs and investment we can attract to Ireland as part of this boom,” he said.