Education is key to fostering entrepreneurial spirit

It is widely recognised at EU level that entrepreneurial activity is a key driver of economic growth and development.

With clear recognition of how enterprise significantly contributes to wealth and job creation, Irish policy makers have, in recent years, worked to foster and encourage entrepreneurial intent as an essential driver of economic growth and prosperity.

With current unemployment figures at unsustainably high levels, and as entrepreneurship can be a force for change, this impetus is likely to become even more important over the coming years.