Bruton leaves on nine day trade mission to India and the Gulf region

The Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton departs on a trade mission to Gulf States and India today.

Bruton will spend nine days on the trade and investment tour with 63 Irish companies.

The tour will visit seven cities - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, New Delhi and Mumbai.

The Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland trip includes a total of 53 meetings and events aimed at supporting jobs in Ireland.