The Miniser for Education and Science, Mr Martin, yesterday launched the 3rd edition of The Irish Times Business 2000 at a reception in the National Gallery in Dublin.

Developed by Woodgrange Consultants, The Irish Times Business 2000 is a pack centring around case studies of 36 companies, which is used by business studies teachers as a clasroom resource.

Used by 120,000 students in nearly 800 schools, it is supported by a special feature article each Monday in the Irish Times.

The pack is also used in the leaving certificate applied and vocational courses.