Aileen O’Toole, founder of the Ideas Campaign, today welcomed the launch of Your Country Your Call, the national competition under the patronage of President Mary McAleese designed to reward transformational proposals for Irish economic prosperity.
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Ideas Campaign welcomes President’s economic competition
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Taoiseach welcomes the Ideas Campaign Action Plan
Friday, May 15th, 2009Commenting on the Action Plan of the Ideas Campaign launched today (14 May 2009), the Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD, said:
“I have always said that Ireland’s best natural resource is the talent and ingenuity of the Irish people. The submission of almost 5,300 ideas for consideration by the Ideas Campaign is an extraordinary response and reflects the commitment and energy of Irish people which will carry us through this global downturn.”
The Taoiseach reiterated his view that the Ideas Campaign epitomises the “Meitheal Mentality” - helping each other out when the job needs to be done.
He said “To get through this difficult period and, most importantly, to set us on the path to economic renewal, we need to think smarter and work smarter”.
“I have just received a copy of the report. I will be fast-tracking the ideas to the Cabinet sub-committee on Economic Renewal for assessment and implementation, where appropriate.
I would like to congratulate all those involved in giving their time free of charge to this independent and non-political campaign.”
IBEC urges members to support campaign
Monday, March 23rd, 2009The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) has added its support to the Ideas Campaign, and has issued a statement to its 7,500 member businesses and organisations.
“The Irish Business and Employers Confederation is the national representative body of Irish business and employers and is happy to offer its encouragement to IBEC members and the business community at large to support the Ideas Campaign,” it says.
IBEC is also including this message in its newsletter which goes out to all its member firms.
Turlough O’Sullivan, Director General of IBEC, stated: “IBEC is very pleased to offer its support to the Ideas Campaign, which is seeking to harness the enthusiasm and creativity of the public in expressing their ideas for economic renewal.
“This is very much in keeping with the national interest, at a time when we must all work together and send out positive signal to the international community that we are capable of solving our problems in a constructive and non-adversarial manner.
“The Ideas Campaign is a creative means of allowing every citizen to make their contribution to what must be a national effort.”
If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the Ideas Campaign, email supporters@ideascampaign.ie
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