South-east is ‘Irish Silicon Valley’

The south-east can become the Irish Silicon Valley and is an ideal location for technology companies to locate, according to Sean Sherlock, the research and innovation minister.

Speaking at the opening of Techovate 2012, a two-day technology conference held in the Wexford Opera House, Mr Sherlock said bringing in fresh ideas needs to be encouraged.

“Ireland has been through a difficult period but all the signs are that there are people out there with lots of ideas, who will pick up the pieces and get Ireland back on track,” he said.