Innovation Taskforce - Work Completed

The Innovation Taskforce has completed its work and its Report was launched by the Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen T. D., in March 2010. A copy of the final report is available below.

A High Level Group, chaired by Mr. Batt O'Keeffe T. D., Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, has been established to implement the recommendations of the Report. Further information is available from Mr. Cian Neville, Office of Science, Technology and Innovation, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Tel: (01) 631 2151 cian.neville@deti.ie

The Report of the Taskforce is an important element of the Government's Plan for dealing with the challenges facing the Irish economy in a changed world, contained in the Building Ireland's Smart Economy document. The 'Smart Economy' document sets out some key recommendations and steps to allow Ireland to be transformed into a Global Innovation Hub.

A Video on Innovation, featuring contributions from a number of members of the Taskforce, can be viewed below. You can also access a copy of the Taoiseach's speech delivered at the launch event in the Science Gallery and a view a copy of the Taoiseach's Press Release to mark the launch.

The Taoiseach with Innovation Taskforce members and the Secretariat at the launch of the Report

A Seminar 'Transforming Enterprise through Innovation - lessons from the Danish, Swedish and Irish Experience' was held in Government Buildings on Monday 24th May 2010. The event was organised jointly by the Department of the Taoiseach, the Embassies of Denmark and Sweden and Enterprise Ireland. Read more about the Seminar.