Person: Minister for Enterprise and Employment

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Harney was impressive in her day but her legacy leaves a lot to be desired

IN justifying his decision in 2007 to enter government Green Party leader John Gormley cited advice given to him during coalition negotiations by Mary Harney, a woman who at that stage had been a senior minister for 10 years (and who had been a junior minister earlier in her career).

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Bruton: I can unite party

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Any redundancies within HSE will be voluntary, says Harney

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150 jobs threatened as receiver called in

Taoiseach Cowen’s first day - A welcome declaration of ambition

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Marking 40 years of top athletics

Minister for Enterprise defends Government St Patrick's trips

The Minister for Enterprise and Employment has defended many of his colleagues who are celebrating St Patrick's Day abroad.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2007

Quinn's intervention saw Cowen grant right-of-way, tribunal told

Minister for Finance Brian Cowen today told a planning tribunal he granted a private company right-of-way across state lands after an intervention from former Labour leader Ruairi Quinn.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2006

IBM to create 300 Dublin jobs over next three years

The US computer giant IBM is planning to create 300 new jobs in Dublin as part of a €46m expansion of its operations in the capital.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2006

Sales reps China-bound in bid to boost exports

Sales reps are to be sent to China and other foreign countries as part of a new course to boost Irish exports.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2005

Motorists 'being ripped off by soaring petrol prices'

Irish petrol prices are rising 12% faster than in the rest of Europe, it was claimed today.

Sun, 29 May, 2005

Highly paid ministerial advisers capable of ‘exceptional’ lapses

THERE are not too many bosses who would pay the staff more than themselves, but then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is a rare one. In more senses than one.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2005

FG demands immediate action on job losses

Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has called for urgent action to foster job creation in the Co Mayo town of Westport, hit by job losses today.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2004

Fine Gael calls on Minister to bring investment to regions

The Fine Gael spokesperson on trade Phil Hogan has said the new Minister for Enterprise and Employment Micheál Martin needs to do more to bring investment to the regions.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2004

Computer giant HP invests €21m in research and development facility

COMPUTER giant Hewlett Packard (HP) is to spend €21 million on a research and development facility at its plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2004

O’Brien met with Kenny, says former FG activist

A SPECIAL advisor to former Taoiseach John Bruton arranged meetings between Denis O’Brien and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, the

Wed, 04 Dec, 2002

Business groups seek urgent meeting with Harney

The Chambers of Commerce of Ireland is seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister for Enterprise and Employment, Tanaiste Mary Harney.

Fri, 23 Mar, 2001