Exporting

Biopharma industry faces serious challenges

23.02.2012 Ensuring the sustainability of the biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland requires innovative and strategic policies and a collaborative approach, a briefing heard today. More »
US to overtake UK for Irish exports -- HSBC

22.02.2012 The US will replace the UK as Ireland’s largest trading partner and Irish exports will surge by 71pc over the next 13 years, according to a report by HSBC on international trade. More »
Trading profit hits “milestone level” of €501m at Kerry Group

21.02.2012 Global food group Kerry Group achieved good profitable growth in 2011 despite weak consumer confidence in many markets and raw material and input cost inflation, chief executive Stan McCarthy said today. More »
Trade mission programme for 2012 announced

20.02.2012 The Government has released its Ministerial-led trade mission plan for the year, which the Irish Exporters Association has welcomed but finds somewhat limited. More »
Target of 15pc growth in exports to China set at forum

20.02.2012 Enterprise Ireland is aiming for 15pc growth in indigenous Irish exports to China this year, the agency announced at the China Trade and Investment Forum today. More »
Exclusive: the new era for visas in Ireland

20.02.2012 Chief executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) John Whelan has welcomed the vision for a new era for visa systems for Ireland, which was outlined at the second meeting of the Export Trade Council held last week. More »
Food and drink sector poised for further growth in 2012

20.02.2012 Despite volatile commodity prices and a difficult domestic market, Ireland’s food and drink industry is confident it can build on the exceptional exporting success of recent years, according to a new report from IBEC group, Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII). More »
Changes in pharma sector increase need to diversify exports -- Noone

17.02.2012 Ireland needs to continue to diversify its exports to take account of changing trends in certain sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals, Fine Gael Dublin South East Senator Catherine Noone said today. More »
Netwatch launches in the US with new Boston HQ

17.02.2012 Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has officially launched Carlow-based company Netwatch in the US, which involves a €3m investment and the creation of 50 jobs over the next 18 months. More »
Rigney Dolphin's US collaboration to bring 30 jobs to Waterford

17.02.2012 Waterford-based Rigney Dolphin has announced today that it is in the process of finalising a collaboration agreement with the Cleveland Clinic to provide a range of patient management, patient outreach and tele-health services across the United States and Europe. More »