The latest GEM Report for Ireland,which is sponsored by Enterprise Ireland with the support of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, was released on 12th August 2019. It included a Foreword from Heather Humphreys, TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. The Minister welcomed the findings of the report noting in particular that • Early stage Entrepreneurs in Ireland have high growth ambitions, ranking first against comparator countries; • Ireland moves into 5th place among EU countries for those who aspire to be entrepreneurs;and • Entrepreneurs are more highly regarded in Ireland than are they are in France, Germany and Italy You can read the Minister’s comments and those of Rowena Dwyer, Head of Policy and Planning in Enterprise Ireland on the link below: https://dbei.gov.ie/en/News-And-Events/Department-News/2019/August/12082019a.html