THE need to create an entrepreneurial spirit is being highlighted by Government and its agencies over the past 12 months but young Irish people are already showing a talent for how it can be done.

IRELAND’S next generation of entrepreneurs have just until close of business tomorrow to submit their winning business plans for the chance of a lifetime to work with some of the country’s biggest business names in a world class environment as part of the pioneering Endeavour programme.

THE founder of Aer Arann and Kerry businessman Jerry Kennelly are among the names who have joined forces to launch a Dragons Den-style project to assist aspiring entrepreneurs.