'Your Country, Your Call' competition looks for winning ideas to kick-start Irish economy

This competition turned out to be a farce and a grotesque waste of time & money. I'm not surprised--it was "inspired" by the Queen of Blather, Mary McAleese.

Hello all , I am not that well up on politics and my point of view is not by any means unique. But I think that people who set up their own business and employ others and follow their talents should be allowed social welfare. If we help these brave and skilled people get back on their feet again then they will help everyone else . It seems that if one has no ambition and takes and takes from the state then they are well looked after , but if you contribute and employ others and fall on hard times then you are left to rot. Basically give entrepreneurs social welfare and the rest should follow . ( Its terrifying listening to joe Duffy these days )

I have a proposal in YourCountryYourCall - ref 2767. That proposal is for the establishment of a new bank with a strong Irish Brand. The plan is to seek 2010 euro each from millions of investors in Ireland, and from investors around the world, with Irish connections. 70% of the 2,010 euro is locked away on deposit for ten years earning 2% interest per annum, with the remaining 30% used to acquire ordinary stock / shares in the new company. This people-led banking entity, will be based in rural Ireland, and all business will be conducted via the internet. Investors will only realise their investment after 10 years, via an IPO or perhaps a Trade Sale. This idea is just for the YCYC initiative, and many aspects of the plan have to be firmed up on, regarding Management, Business model to be adopted, etc etc. The level of investment sought is pitched at a level for people to think - "it's a small sum of investment and it can asssit Ireland in rebuilding its capital base and economy, and I am happy to invest 2,010 euro in this venture as part of my diversified geographical and sectoral investment portfolio" If you would like to give me a vote, search for number 2767. Best Wishes Rory J Leonard

INTERESTING CONCEPT, i COULD THINK ANY MANY WAYS TO HELP THE IRISH, HELP THEMSELVES...

I think the Irish people have given enough to pretentious American Corporations which goes a long way to explain why their is no money left in Ireland. It might be an idea for the Irish President to look at why successive so called Irish Governments have been stealing from Social Welfare Recipients for over a decade and sort out Ireland first.

I will be submitting my ideas soon