Government responds to Ideas Campaign

The Government today announced its response to the Ideas Campaign and will immediately implement 17 ideas included in the action plan. Other ideas are under active consideration and the Government has committed to six-monthly reviews of implementation of the campaign.

Announcing the decision, Minister for Science, Technology & Innovation, Conor Lenihan TD said that the "ideas reflect the commitment and energy of Irish people which will carry us through this global downturn". The 17 ideas cover areas such as active citizenship, the knowledge economy, tourism and government finances.

Tina Roche, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland and Kieran McGowan, Chairperson both sit on the Advisory Panel of The Ideas Campaign.

To view the action plan click on the link below

http://www.ideascampaign.ie