Guide to state supports for manufacturing to be launched next week

The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will next week launch a guide to state supports for Ireland’s manufacturers as the government attempts to breathe new life into the sector.

The sector employs more than 218,000 people directly and is seen as a driver of research and development activity at Irish firms.

A range of state supports, including grants, training and re-skilling measures, technical support and research measures, are specifically targeted at manufacturers ...