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The Taoiseach is travelling to Davos in Switzerland today to attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Enda Kenny will be at the event until Friday.
The annual schmoozefest attracts world leaders, billionaire business people and heads of international organisations from across the globe.
Several prime ministers will attend, including Britain’s David Cameron and Greece’s Alexis Tsipras. Irish businessman Denis O’Brien, chairman of Digicel, will also be there.
Last night, actor Leonardo DiCaprio gave an impassioned speech about climate change.
The government has said Kenny’s visit will “promote Ireland in Davos as a key location for international business and investment”.
The Taoiseach will participate in a number of events, including a live panel debate to discuss global growth trends and the role that governments can play in stimulating growth.
A recent survey shows that global chief executives are more pessimistic about growth than this time last year. The BBC notes that a PwC report found that 27% of participants thought growth would improve, compared to 37% in 2015.
Kenny will also attend an event with senior executives of major international companies organised by IDA Ireland to promote Ireland as a business location.
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Originally published: 8.55am
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