Enterprising individuals, the priority of whose parents was always a safe job, have created their own business opportunities, occasionally making small fortunes for themselves in the process and invariably to the benefit of society. But those who dare to venture thus are still only a tiny minority. They and their likes must somehow be multiplied if the Mid-West is to truly prosper. This means changing attitudes earlier. Entrepreneurship should be inculcated long before third level.
Primary school is the best starting point.
They can, in short, tell their children about Sir Anthony O'Reilly. The Limerick Leader.