Tánaiste honoured for contribution to small business
The Small Firms Association has presented the Tánaiste, Mary Harney, with an award in recognition of her contribution to small business in Ireland.
The association credited Ms Harney with creating 500,000 jobs in the small business sector during her seven years as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
It said she had also helped solve many problems facing small firms, particularly in the area of insurance.
