Menu
14/05/2013
Ireland Plays Important Role In Meeting EU Targets For Jobs
Ireland is playing an important part in helping the EU meet it targets for the creation of high-value jobs according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD.
The Minister was speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, hosted by the Irish Presidency of the EU, on Researcher Careers and Mobility to focus on measures to ensure the free movement of researchers and knowledge across Europe.
The conference is bringing researchers and policy makers from Europe and beyond together to discuss a number of crucial issues including: fast track immigration; open and transparent hiring policies; and upskilling researchers to increase their access to leading positions across all sectors of the economy and society.
This conference will work on practical solutions to realise Europe's ambitions to create a 'European Research Area' for the free movement of researchers and knowledge. The goal is to make Europe a more welcoming place for researchers – retaining our own and also drawing from the global talent pool. This is a cornerstone of the European Research Area policy, which Ireland has adopted and implemented through the concerted efforts of government, higher education and industry.
Minister Sherlock stressed the importance of finding practical solutions to fulfilling ambitions for the European Research Area when he said: "We must foster research excellence to maintain our leading international position. We must provide pathways to enable researchers to find employment in industry where their talents can lead innovation and the development of new products and services."
Across Europe, over 5 million jobs have been lost between 2008 and 2010. In contrast, knowledge-based jobs driven by research and innovation increased by more than 800,000.
(CD/MH)
The Minister was speaking at a conference in Dublin Castle, hosted by the Irish Presidency of the EU, on Researcher Careers and Mobility to focus on measures to ensure the free movement of researchers and knowledge across Europe.
The conference is bringing researchers and policy makers from Europe and beyond together to discuss a number of crucial issues including: fast track immigration; open and transparent hiring policies; and upskilling researchers to increase their access to leading positions across all sectors of the economy and society.
This conference will work on practical solutions to realise Europe's ambitions to create a 'European Research Area' for the free movement of researchers and knowledge. The goal is to make Europe a more welcoming place for researchers – retaining our own and also drawing from the global talent pool. This is a cornerstone of the European Research Area policy, which Ireland has adopted and implemented through the concerted efforts of government, higher education and industry.
Minister Sherlock stressed the importance of finding practical solutions to fulfilling ambitions for the European Research Area when he said: "We must foster research excellence to maintain our leading international position. We must provide pathways to enable researchers to find employment in industry where their talents can lead innovation and the development of new products and services."
Across Europe, over 5 million jobs have been lost between 2008 and 2010. In contrast, knowledge-based jobs driven by research and innovation increased by more than 800,000.
(CD/MH)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 May 2009
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The construction posts will be rolled out over the next year.
Jobs Boost At Maynooth
More than 150 jobs are set to be created in Co Kildare during the construction of a new research building at NUI Maynooth. Around €15m is being invested in the state-of-the-art facility. The construction posts will be rolled out over the next year.
12 April 2017
Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by technology firm Citrix, as part of an expansion drive at its East Point Business Park.
Tech Firm To Create 150 New Jobs In Dublin
Up to 150 new jobs are to be created in Dublin by technology firm Citrix, as part of an expansion drive at its East Point Business Park.
03 December 2013
HostSure Creates 14 New Jobs
L'Derry-based IT firm, HostSure Northern Ireland has recently expanded its workforce, creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. HostSure provides cloud infrastructure services to corporate customers across Great Britain, Europe and the USA.
HostSure Creates 14 New Jobs
L'Derry-based IT firm, HostSure Northern Ireland has recently expanded its workforce, creating 14 new jobs with support from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. HostSure provides cloud infrastructure services to corporate customers across Great Britain, Europe and the USA.
19 February 2013
Minister Puts Innovation Centre Stage To Boost Irish Jobs
Boosting the research and innovation capacity of Irish business, especially those in the SME sector, will be central to job creation and economic growth according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD.
Minister Puts Innovation Centre Stage To Boost Irish Jobs
Boosting the research and innovation capacity of Irish business, especially those in the SME sector, will be central to job creation and economic growth according to Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD.
06 September 2005
N7 Service Station promises 100 jobs
Monasterevin in Co Kildare looks set to gain Ireland's first fully serviced motorway rest on the N7 in a development which will create around 100 jobs.
N7 Service Station promises 100 jobs
Monasterevin in Co Kildare looks set to gain Ireland's first fully serviced motorway rest on the N7 in a development which will create around 100 jobs.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
