The chief executive of the IDA, Barry O’Leary, has warned that any loss of competitiveness would have a negative impact on levels of foreign direct investment here.
Mr O’Leary also said that the setting out of a pathway to lower personal taxation here would have a positive effect on winning investment from foreign multinational companies.
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Why Northern Ireland?
Check out this video and hear directly from the business, professional and financial services sector on why they set up shop in N. Ireland.
Drugmakers and clinical research providers that aim to boost people’s well-being worldwide are displaying healthy stock price performance themselves.
Ethical drugmakers topped the 197 industry groups tracked by IBD in Monday’s issue, just like they did in the prior six weeks. Leaders hail from around the globe.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:JAZZ) is one of six stocks in the group with a highest-possible Composite Rating of 99. The Ireland-based company’s portfolio includes its flagship narcolepsy drug Xyrem, which accounted for 65% of revenue last year, and leukemia drug Erwinaze, which chipped in 20% of sales.
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We had a busy winter and spring, full of great events!
Click below for a review of our 2014 events, including our Ambassador’s Awards, Member Spotlights, Executive Perspectives, networking receptions, and more.
– 2014 Ambassador’s Awards & Luncheon
– Member Spotlight Series
January: Acumen Analytics ~ view photos ~ download the speaker’s presentation.
April: Cranaleith Spiritual Center
June: Windsor Financial Group ~ view follow-up notes from our speaker
– Executive Perspective Breakfast featuring Edward Hanway, former CEO of Cigna
– Invest in Ireland Seminar ~ view photos ~ download our speakers’ presentations.
The White House has announced that it has nominated Missouri lawyer Kevin O’Malley as the next US ambassador to Ireland.
The move brings to an end the longest period for which the diplomatic role has been vacant.
A well-known trial lawyer with a long record of public service, Mr O’Malley, a second-generation Irish American, is to fill the role almost 18 months after the last US ambassador, Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, left Dublin.
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White house defends ambassador appointment delay
The White House Chief of Staff has said the delay in nominating a US Ambassador to Ireland does not mean Ireland is not a priority for the Obama administration.
Denis McDonough said Ireland and Northern Ireland remained a fundamental national priority for the US, and a personal one for president Barack Obama.
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1. Guinness cultivates its energy
Brands build sales by leveraging a strong legacy dedicated to customer loyalty and devotion. Arthur Guinness created the Guinness brand in 1759. He established the brewery and signed a 9,000-year annual lease paying 45 British pounds, or $75.60. Talk about thinking long term! From that humble beginning, the company has built a venerable reputation that it cherishes. The brand uses the symbol of the harp, and proudly refers to the founder’s wisdom and dedication to quality.
