Richard Bruton TD was appointed Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation on March 9, 2011.
He was first elected to Dáil Éireann for Dublin North Central in 1982.
Richard was Minister for Enterprise and Employment, 1994-1997, when 1,000 jobs a week were being created in Ireland.
He previously served as Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce, 1986-87.
Richard is a former Chair of the European Industrial Council and worked as a research economist before entering politics.
Some other facts on Richard:
Richard is married to Susan Meehan and they have four children.
Richard authored Fine Gael’s “Reinventing Government” to reform politics and reinvent the public service.
Richard likes all sport (except cricket).
Richard is an avid music fan, and has attended all recent Leonard Cohen concerts in Ireland.
Richard’s favourite film is “Being There” (Peter Sellers)
Richard’s favourite books include “The Journey Home” (Rose Tremain), “Several” by Emile Zola , “Birdsong” (Sebastian Faulks), and “Cold Mountain” (Charles Frazier).
Richard’s favourite TV shows are Jools Holland, Jonathan Ross, the In Betweeners and the Misfits
Richard’s favourite quotation is: "If we can see far it is because we have stood on the shoulders of Giants."
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Minister Bruton to convene third South East Forum as IDA site visits to the region almost triples
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr. Richard Bruton TD, will tomorrow (28th March) convene the third meeting of the South East Forum in Waterford.
€1million investment in industry-led centre to take advantage of fast-growing Data Analytics sector – Minister Bruton
he Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D., today (Friday) announced details of the €1 million initial investment in a research programme in data analytics, a key sector growing at 40% per annum worldwide targeted for jobs growth as part of the ‘Disruptive Reforms’ in the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013.
EU acts to fill 900,000 ICT vacancies predicted for 2015
Major initiative to meet ICT skills demand and reduce unemployment.
Minister Bruton announces that Worldwide TechServices is to establish a European Operations Centre in Limerick with the creation of 62 new jobs.
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD, today (Friday) announced that Worldwide TechServices (WWTS), a leading Global provider of information technology solutions, is to establish a European Headquarters in Limerick with the creation of 62 new high quality jobs. The investment is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Minister Bruton announces that Quantcast is to establish its EMEA Operations Centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new jobs
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today [Thursday] announced that Quantcast is to establish its EMEA Operations Centre in Dublin with the creation of 100 new high quality jobs over the next two years. The investment is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.