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Irish SMEs are among the most successful in getting EU research funding

Irish SMEs are among the most successful in getting EU research funding

SMEs from Ireland are ranked 4th in terms of success rate amongst the EU27. In total Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are receiving an EU financial contribution of €43,4 million which represents 20.7% of the overall EU contribution going to SMEs. This is well above the EU target average of 15%. The figures show that the European Commission is keeping its promises on research...

Erasmus: changing lives, opening minds for 25 years

Erasmus: changing lives, opening minds for 25 yearsErasmus, the world's most successful student exchange programme, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Nearly three million students have benefited from a study period or work placement abroad since the creation of the Erasmus programme in 1987....

Letter from President Barroso to Ireland and seven other member states' leaders on youth unemployment

Letter from President Barroso to Ireland and seven other member states' leaders on youth unemployment

Last night's informal European Council agreed on the need to take immediate action to boost growth and employment. One of the specific ideas President Barroso brought to the European Council was to set up "action teams", bringing togeth...

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31-01-2012

Statement of President Barroso following the Informal meeting of the European Council

27-01-2012

Ireland participates in over 2,550 EU funded research projects

26-01-2012

"European Economic Policy - What's in it for Ireland", Athlone

26-01-2012

EU gas market: Commission refers Ireland and the UK to Court

26-01-2012

Commission requests Ireland to modify its Vehicle Registration Tax

26-01-2012

Stronger EU data protection rules

25-01-2012

Top researchers from Irish institutes awarded money from the EU's Research Council

23-01-2012

Meeting of Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn with Bill Gates

19-01-2012

Statement by the EC, ECB, and IMF on the Review Mission to Ireland

 

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