State Aid - The future. What's in it for NI?

Concordia Small Logo

This seminar aims to discuss the recent developments and future outlook for state aid policy in the EU with particular emphasis on what effect this will have on Northern Ireland.

Event Date:

Friday 22 June 2007


 

Friday 22 June 2007


Start Time:

09.30


End Time:

12.00


Location:

Ramada Hotel- Shaw's Bridge


Cost:

Registration is free.


Event Type:

Event


The seminar may be of particular interest to those in the business and agricultural sectors although anyone with an interest in this area is welcome to attend.

Seminar details

9.30 - Seminar Registration, Tea & Coffee

10.00 - Welcome & Opening Remarks

Eddie McVeigh, Head of the European Commission Office in Northern Ireland

10.05 - Review of major policy developments in State Aid

Mr Harold Nyssens, Policy Officer, State Aid Policy Unit, European Commission.

10.25 - Recent experience in the application of State Aid rules and the future potential, opportunities and implications for supporting and encouraging enterprise in Northern Ireland

Speaker to be confirmed

10.45 - Impact of State Aid on Agriculture

Speaker to be confirmed

11.05 - Perspectives and Issues from the Social Partners

  • Business - Nigel Smyth, CBI
  • Trade Union - Jim McCusker, ICTU
  • Agriculture - Speaker to be confirmed

11.20 - Discussion & Debate with Panel of Speakers

11.50 - Closing Remarks, Eddie McVeigh

Booking details

Concordia operate on a first-come-first-served basis. In view of the anticipated strong demand for this seminar, it is advisable to book early.

Please book your place by contacting:

Fiona
t: 028 8778 8242
e: info@concordiapartnership.org



Concordia | Catherine Bloomfield | 06 Jun 2007
Page Views: 880