No such thing as 'Waste': A proposal to use new ways of thinking, social networking, co-operative movements and social entrepreneurship to build a vertically-integrated industry in Ireland using waste materials as a resource. To use a new attitude, a new way of thinking, there is no such thing as ‘waste’ – materials that we may no longer require, do still have value – perhaps in the colour, shape, or intrinsic properties like strength, elasticity, transparency or flexibility. Waste can be re-imagined. Materials can be put to other uses. What I am proposing is a scaleable process which includes an approach for ideas and innovation development, a proven self-financing cycle, a vertically integrated supply chain that includes cooperative waste management businesses in communities and an approach to manufacturing and sales that will provide new jobs and support existing jobs in Ireland. This idea: • Includes R&D & Innovation Development - making use of an ‘Ideas Bank’ an More...

This proposal sets up a new organisation (called Irish Flame) for the unemployed, supported by the recently retired and the Diaspora. It will be run by members of Irish Flame and involved in the following: 1. Training and personal development. 2. Research and development. 3. Competitions (Irish and International). 4. Entrepreneurial and Innovation. 5. Environmental improvement. Members will be encouraged to come up with innovative recycling schemes in their areas and lots more..

Part 1 The monies that came into this country during the 40s, 50s, and 60s, an estimated £40 billion that cost this country nothing to produce. We can print that amount. Various leaders and economists of this country failed to see this loophole over the years. This is money Irish people sent home while working in the Uk, Usa, etc. We were not in the EU then so we don't need permission from anyone. Example Export Income Cost Cattle €500 €500 Fish €500 €500 Other €500 €500 People €500 NIL Print €500 Cash from abroad €40 billion NIL Print €40 billion Bring this to the Government and get printing money and get out of this recession. Part 2 All monies that come into the country from 1 More...

The application and practice of design is said to be the key to successful innovation. The ability of Irish businesses’ to utilise design as a tool for innovation will be crucial for their survival and growth in an increasingly competitive economy. Design will also play an increasingly important role for our public services and their task of meeting demand amid a financially constrained environment. Fundmentally speaking design is an inherently pragmatic discipline; this is why it is of such interest to both the public and private sectors in Ireland - it gets results. This proposal aims is to identify an actionable and achievable strategy for Ireland, which will help spark a culture of innovation. A researched and coherent plan that will reignite and sustain our business sectors, help us create new jobs, secure existing ones, and more importantly generate new opportunities and potentially new industries. It outlines 8 initiatives which can kick-start our economy and ensure sustai More...

I can solve the problem that many Irish people have in dealing with non-Irish nationals signing for social welfare and also receiving child benefit or children’s allowance in Ireland. The European Union did not foresee a problem with the free movement of EU members to live and work in each other’s countries. It is now time to review the present situation and discuss how we can overcome our difficulties in sustaining our economy and building a comfortable future under new social and new economic difficulties. We must welcome all people to our communities but without cost to our government and people. Under the EU Ireland accepts people of other EU countries to receive Social Welfare & Child Benefit. It is a reality and a consequence of EU membership. This unforeseen cost must be borne by the EU and not by a small Economy. The migration of people across Europe to a small Economy like Ireland and qualify for social welfare can only continue while the Irish Budget lasts. Then we wil More...

Crosaire will address the fundamental issue of Small Business growth in Ireland. There are many such initiatives already in existence in the country, but none of them provides the impetus or prominence which this project proposes. The object is to position Ireland as a “Centre of Excellence” for small-scale business development, attracting entrepreneurs from all over the country and around the world and providing the tools for them to create, develop and establish new businesses. The central element of the proposal is the creation of Small Business Nurseries, with substantial facilities and services available to prospective entrepreneurs, coordinated by a Public/Private Partnership and linked with existing educational and professional organisations to maximise effectiveness. This will have the short-term effect of helping to lift the economy and the long-term effect of providing a stable and sustainable platform for ongoing growth in Ireland.

Many senior civil servants, TDs, senators and other key public policy makers are economically illiterate. These influential people collectively have the power to form, change and implement economic policy that will facilitate growth in the Irish economy. This proposal seeks to provide them with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of economics. The resulting transformation in their economics knowledgebase will facilitate the drafting and implementation of policies that will generate sustainable growth for Ireland.

Getting the country working again and reducing employement costs are top priorities if we are to take Ireland out of recession. This proposal would replace a percentage of the weekly jobseeker's allowance with 'Employment Vouchers' which the jobseeker would then 'cash in' by working the appropriate number of hours for an employer, who in turn would be reimbursed by the Government. The benefits of such a scheme would be to A) Allow employers to employ jobseekers for reduced costs, B) Reduce the cost to Government for jobseeker's who do not 'cash in' their vouchers by working. C) Reduce 'black economy' cash payments by employers.

Getting the country working again and reducing employement costs are top priorities if we are to take Ireland out of recession. This proposal would replace a percentage of the weekly jobseeker's allowance with 'Employment Vouchers' which the jobseeker would then 'cash in' by working the appropriate number of hours for an employer, who in turn would be reimbursed by the Government. The benefits of such a scheme would be to A) Allow employers to employ jobseekers for reduced costs, B) Reduce the cost to Government for jobseeker's who do not 'cash in' their vouchers by working. C) Reduce 'black economy' cash payments by employers.

The National Development Trust Doing a lot more with a lot less How to turn a Recession into an Opportunity! A Very Brief Conceptual Summary The establishment of the National Development Trust will signal to the each Irish citizen and to the world the start of the Irish Economic Recovery and by virtue of its very establishment and embracing its underlying principles will return Ireland to international competitiveness rapidly and create the catalyst to turn this recession into the greatest opportunity for social and economic development in the history of this state. The National Development Trust is an organisation based on logical though, sound economics, innovation and the protection of our social values. The National Development Trust – The Principles. The NDT is based on the following Social/Logical/Economic principles: • We need care for each other in our society. • We need to help each other within our society when they are in need of help. • People are more import More...