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Tue 10 Oct 2009President pays tribute to social entrepreneurs at awards ceremony
PRESIDENT MARY McAleese has paid tribute to Ireland’s social entrepreneurs, stating that the State needs their “drive, resilience and resourcefulness even more now than ever”.
Ms McAleese said times have changed in Ireland, with unemployment rising and the economy struggling, but that she was confident the power of positive action could provide the capacity “to change again and make our country renewed and strong”.
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