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Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland 1994 -1997

John Bruton is a renowned expert on global economic issues. He is currently the President of IFSC Ireland, a body promoting international financial services activities in Ireland and associated with two major European Think Tanks – the Centre for European Policy Studies and the Centre for European Studies. As Finance Minister and Prime Minister he played a key role in both the development of the Euro and in the extraordinary success of the Irish economy. Mr. Bruton also served as the EU Ambassador to Washington from 2004 to 2009.

He helped transform the Irish economy into the “Celtic Tiger” one of the fastest growing economies in the World

[expand title=”In detail”] As Irish Prime Minister, John Bruton presided over the Irish Presidency of the European Union in 1996. At the Dublin Summit, he helped finalize the Growth and Stability Pact which governs the management of the Euro. He also helped develop the Strategic Management Initiative (SMI) for public sector reform in Ireland. Previously, as Minister for Finance he was responsible for the reform of the tax collection system in Ireland, introducing “self-assessment” which greatly improved tax compliance and reduced business costs. He was first elected to the Irish Parliament in 1969 at the age of twenty-two. Mr. Bruton is a board member of Ingersoll Rand and Montpelier Re. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]John Bruton speaks with great authority on the economy and on future trends both in Europe and throughout the world. In his current role he explains major EU developments and discusses the importance of the EU-US relationship in matters of trade, counterterrorism, public health, energy, the environment and the promotion of peace, democracy and human rights around the world. A warm and invigorating Speaker Mr. Bruton’s sincerity and compassion have gained him respect at local and international forums on both sides of the Atlantic.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]One of the most important statesmen in all of Europe, John Bruton’s highly sought-after presentations are high in content, delivered in a frank, thought-provoking and astute manner.[/expand]

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Topics

Economic Issues

The Euro and the Political Consequences of the Current Crisis

Leadership

Global Markets

Cross Border Trade within the EU

A Framework for Peace

30 Years of Change

Publications

2006
Britain & Ireland: Lives Entwined II (with Bernadette McAliskey, Ed Moloney, and Liz O’Donnell)

1981
A Better Way to Plan the Nation’s Finances

1980
Reform of the Dáil

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