20/01/2016

Taoiseach Promoting Ireland At World Economic Forum

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is attending the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) being held in Davos.

Over the next three days the Taoiseach will promote Ireland as a key location for international business and investment at meetings attended by political and business leaders and heads of international organisations from across the globe.

The Taoiseach is to participate in a number of events on the programme dealing with the global economy. This will include a live panel debate to discuss global growth trends and the role that Governments can play in stimulating growth.

A key element of the Taoiseach's programme in Davos will be an event attended by senior executives of major international companies organised by IDA Ireland to promote Ireland as an excellent business location.

He will also meet individually with leaders of several major multinational firms from a variety of fields, including high-tech, pharmaceuticals and financial services.

The WEF provides an exceptional opportunity to interact with key players in the business world and the Taoiseach will avail of every opportunity possible to promote Ireland as a key location for international business and investment.

(MH/LM)

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