117,000 smart economy jobs promised in plan

UP to 117,000 jobs have been promised before 2020 under the Government’s ambitious plan to create a so-called smart economy.

A special group made up of business people, academics and civil servants was established yesterday to work on implementing recommendations made in the Innovation Taskforce report published in March.

The report outlines options for Government on how to increase innovation and entrepreneurship and to ensure that investment in science, technology and research translates into high-value jobs and sustainable economic growth.