The Great Debate: Efficiency
vs. Profit
Starting in 2014, Ireland is facing an issue in their agricultural
policy.
Simon Coveney has been attempting to convince the
European community in
order to give agricultural
ministers more say in
the decision regarding the European
climate change legislation.
It is also understood that the National government
has given
the Rural Development
Programme (RDP) its final
opportunity to launch
a public meeting. The Taisce’s agriculture office
are in charge of these
developments and have been waiting for a decision
from the government for over a year and a half. Taisce believes that the
from the government for over a year and a half. Taisce believes that the
government has not
made a decision
yet because of the
Food Harvest 2020 (FH2020). The government is in
supporting
a verdict that will in turn
damage Ireland’s environment with
the proceeds
going to a large
dairy processors. The FH2020 plan to
aim at a 50% increase in size
of milk
produced in Ireland. Whereas the
RDP anticipates to find
different
solutions that will produce a practicable means
of support for farmers and
protect the environment.
The debate still continues and has not yet been
resolved.
Extraction Industry
The extraction industry in Ireland, The Irish
Mining and Quarrying Society, were founded in 1958 in order to deliver a central
point for all working in the extractive industry. Each member is selected by
the selectors of the industry, including a variety of branches (i.e.
exploration geologist and equipment suppliers). This industry also acts as a
forum for communication between different branches of the industry, allowing it
to illustrate the views in a coordinated style. This society is recognized as a
major state organization with over 200 full society members.
Top Five Manufacturing
companies and Service Industries
1. Medtronic pLc:
4,000 employees $15,8 billion turnover
2. Ingersoll-Rand:
250 Employees $12.2 billion turnover
3. Actavis:
2,800 Employees $12.1 billion turnover
4. Dell Ireland:
966 Employees $10.5 billion turnover
5. Smurfit Kappa:
41,523Employees $8.1 billion turnover
IT
services
ICT is the main growth factor
for Ireland and the availability
of
highly skilled IT professionals
have appealed many high
profile companies
that continue to reinvest.
Accounting and Auditing
There is a steady demand for compliance and risk professionals. These professionals are required in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and energy industries.
Innovation and Intellectual Property
Related Enterprises
Despite the economic downturn,
businesses involving
innovation
and niche production continue to develop.
Green
Sector Jobs
Employment in this industry is on a
rise in terms of
the recruitment agencies. Jobs in green areas, renewable energy,
environmental and
energy-efficient technologies
are predicted to continue to grow.
The environmental sector has the
likelihood to turn
into a treasured
factor to long-term economic
development in Ireland.
Business Services
In recent months of constant bad
economic news, it is
clear that private
investment has continued through the
IDA pipeline. Exports
were up by 3% valued
and $67.59 billion. There is a great chance
that a great variety
of native businesses
are going to join multinationals in transferring
facilities
from Ireland.
Economic Downfall:
Unemployment Rates
Despite the potential Ireland illustrates for
recovery, the crisis still continues and major economic challenges are faced.
The unemployment rate is high, precisely among the younger generation, mainly
due to the fact that smaller business have limited access to finance. 
