1 December 2005 Edition
324,000 Irish entrepreneurs
BY ROBBIE SMYTH
quot;one of the key drivers to redress economic inequalities in Ireland by opening paths to start new businesses. This and previous entrepreneurship reports shows clearly the routes into business in Ireland. We need to ensure that these routes are open and accessible to all."Entrepreneurship in Ireland
324,000
Number of entrepreneurs on the island
6.94%
Six-County entrepreneurs as a percentage of adult population
10.1%
26-County entrepreneurs as a percentage of adult population
€20,800
Average cost of a business start up in Six Counties
€25,000
Average cost of a business start up in 26 Counties