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Wed 03 Mar 2010Innovation taskforce says 120,000 jobs can be created
CLOSE TO 120,000 new jobs could be created if Ireland transforms itself into an innovation centre, according to the report from the Government’s Innovation Taskforce to be published tomorrow.
But the final draft report – seen by The Irish Times– warns that a “sea change in attitudes towards innovation and enterprise is also required.” The report backs the introduction of bonus CAO points for maths in the Leaving Cert in order to boost student interest. It also proposes major investment in upgrading broadband capability. And it backs changes to the bankruptcy laws.
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