Student entrepreneurs

The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms Harney, has inaugurated this year's Young Entrepreneur Scheme…

The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ms Harney, has inaugurated this year's Young Entrepreneur Scheme. The Forbairt scheme attracted entries from one in three second level schools last year. Almost 7,300 students were involved in running 2,300 businesses. The closing date for school entries is September 30th.

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