IRDG Background
IRDG was set up in 1992 as a non-profit independent cross–sectoral R&D representative group for companies in Ireland who are engaged in product and process research, development and innovation (RD&I). IRDG has been successful in generating R&D funds of between €150 million to €200 million for its members over the years.
The organisation is a company limited by guarantee and does not have equity. Apart from the Managing Director the Directors are not paid. The current core membership of 120 enables IRDG to be self-sufficient with two-full time staff members and a panel of highly experienced R&D professionals used on a contract basis to assist members. We recently acquired additional staff through a recently awarded grant 'Enterprise Innovation Network- EIN'. IRDG's aim is to have all staff members self sufficient at the end of the 3-year grant period through increased membership.
IRDG has a long track record in delivering for its members and in contributing to the achievement of national RD&I objectives.
Board Members
| John Minihan –Chairman of IRDG | Wyeth Nutritionals |
| Denis Hayes –Vice-Chairman of IRDG | Bulmers Ltd |
| Dick Kavanagh -Managing Director | IRDG |
| Gerry Concannon | CBE Software |
| Brendan Gallagher | Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd |
| Michael Howe | Creganna Group |
| Muiris Flynn | Glen Dimplex |
| Frank Kennedy | Cadbury Ireland |
| Terry Landers | Microsoft Ireland |
| Pat Roche | Moog Ltd |
| Richard Stack | Killarney Plastics |
| Dan Tierney | Cross Vetpharm Group |
