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Special thank you to Minister Mary Hanafin, TD, Minister of State, Ireland, for speaking at AeA New England's International Series. Shown left to right: Isolde Moylan, Consul General of Ireland; Mary Hanafin, TD, Minister of State, and Anne Doherty Johnson, Executive Director,AeA.
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Event Summary
On March 19, 2004, AeA hosted an international breakfast on Ireland: A
Stepping Stone to Europe, sponsored by AeA Associate Member, IDA
Ireland. Following a traditional Irish
breakfast, attendees
learned the latest trends in Irish legislation that will benefit high-tech
companies located or considering to relocate to Ireland.
The breakfast was opened by Minister of State, Mary
Hanafin, TD, who reviewed the economic climate in Ireland and the
opportunities available to foreign investors. Sponsor of the international
breakfast Eamonn Ryan, Executive Vice President of IDA Ireland welcomed the
attendees and addressed how IDA Ireland can assist American high-tech
companies establish operations in Ireland.
David A. Donatelli, Executive Vice President, EMC and Stephen C. Kiely, Executive Chairman, Stratus Technologies,
both addressed why Ireland was chosen to establish a direct presence to
maximize competitiveness in global markets. They also
addressed their experiences while
establishing and growing direct foreign operations.
Patricia Flynn, Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley College,
assessed key factors for a successful innovation economy and
the current status of research & development, education, workforce
skills, venture capital and high-tech employment in Ireland. Feargal O’Rourke, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dublin, Ireland
concluded the program by addressing the newest developments in corporate tax
rates and R&D tax credits available in Ireland and how foreign companies
can take advantage of these.
This event, a part of AeA New England's International Series, provided local tech company executives a chance to meet and learn from other high-tech companies about their experiences in investing or setting up offices in Ireland. Special thanks to IDA Ireland for sponsoring hosting this event.
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Thank you to our speakers
and sponsors. Pictured left to right: Edel O'Reilly, IDA Ireland;
Stephen Kiley, Stratus Technologies; Eamonn Ryan, IDA Ireland;
Patricia Flynn, Bentley College; Feargal O'Rourke,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ireland; David Donatelli, EMC and Anne Doherty
Johnson, AeA. |
| Attendees enjoyed a
traditional Irish breakfast before learning about opportunities in
Ireland. |
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While enjoying breakfast
attendees exchanged ideas and business cards. |
| Minister Mary Hanafin TD
opened the program addressing the current political climate in
Ireland. |
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Sponsor of the
International Program, Eamonn Ryan, Executive Vice President of IDA
Ireland, welcomes attendees. |
| David Donatelli reviewed
EMC's experiences when opening a facility in Ireland. |
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Stephen Kiely, Stratus
Technologies, examines the lessons-learned when they opened
operations in Ireland. |
| During the break the
attendees got a chance to network. |
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Patricia Flynn, Trustee
Professor at Bentley College, addresses the economic and political
climate in Ireland. |
| Feargal O'Rourke,
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Dublin, addresses the latest tax and R&D
reforms. |
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