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COMPETITIVENESS KEY TO FUTURE ECONOMIC SUCCESS

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, TD was guest speaker at ACCA Ireland’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Business Leaders’ Forum which took place earlier today in the Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge.  One of the key points that the Minister emphasised was that while the Irish economy is facing more challenging times, he believed that the fundamentals of our economy are sound.

Minister Martin spoke of the Enterprise Strategy Group’s report “Ahead of the Curve” and its pioneering approach to economic policy implementation. The Minister also identified flexibility, innovation, creativity and the ability to assess risk as key factors in driving the Irish economy forward, the Minister said; “The key challenge facing Ireland for the 21st Century is to effect a shift from an investment-driven economy to an innovation and knowledge driven economy.”

Deane Morrice, President of ACCA Ireland welcomed the Minister’s address and thanked him for addressing the importance of sustainability and its place in ensuring our future economic prosperity.

Declan Fitzgerald, Head of Corporate, Property and Invoice Finance Ulster Bank (ROI) added:   “We are delighted to be the sponsors of the Business Leaders’ Forum series with ACCA Ireland. The business environment is continually changing with entrepreneurs facing new challenges on a daily basis so we welcome the Minster’s update on the “Ahead of the Curve” report and the ongoing commitment by the ACCA to supporting the success and growth of businesses nationally and globally. This resonates with Ulster Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the business community across the island of Ireland bringing them local knowledge with global support.”

ACCA’s Business Leaders’ Forum series is sponsored by Ulster Bank.

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For further information, contact

Kevin Kernan, Head - ACCA Ireland
Email: Kevin.kernan@ie.accaglobal.com
Tel: 01 4988906/087 8139311