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Ireland’s Year of Craft 2011 initiative has given a welcome boost to Ireland’s craft industry, and will help to sustain thousands of jobs in the sector into the future, according to the Crafts Council of Ireland.

The shock resignation of ‘Super’ Junior Minister for Housing Willie Penrose in recent weeks has rocked the Labour Party in the lead up to the first Budget which the Coalition will soon deliver.

Thirty four jobs are to be created in Galway by start-up companies and expanding businesses before the end of the year following an injection of Government funds into county and city enterprise boards.

The full support of the Government will be given to Valeo to further grow operations in Ireland, vowed Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation, John Perry, who was in Tuam this week for the official opening of Valeo Vision System’s expanded facility.

A proven reputation in attracting big players in the technology sector, access to a multilingual and highly skilled workforce, as well as the support of IDA Ireland has meant that locating in Galway truly is the right decision for Aspect, according to senior vice president Mark King.

A major jobs boost will come on stream for Athlone today when a leading market research company officially opens its doors this morning (Friday).