Commenting on the launch of the Ideas Campaign during the week, the Taoiseach Mr Brian Cowen TD, said today Sunday 8th March 2009 -
"I got a briefing from Aileen O'Toole on this campaign during the week and it's just the type of 'new thinking' that's needed right now.
Last weekend, I spoke of the current need for a "Meitheal Mentality" - helping each other out when the job needs to be done. This is a perfect example of it.
Ireland needs the combined wisdom of its people focused positively on solutions at this stage - a fantastic resource if it could be harnessed.
I meet people every day who want to contribute practical ideas to help Ireland overcome the severe economic challenges that face the country.
This independent and non political campaign provides the ideal channel for those ideas.
I will ensure that ideas emerging through the screening by the Independent Advisory Council overseeing the initiative, will be fast - tracked to the Cabinet sub-committee on Economic Renewal for assessment and implementation, where appropriate.
I encourage anyone with an idea however small or large to submit it right away."
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