A new book, with detailed interviews with some of Ireland's leading entrepreneurs was launched in Dublin last night. Ireland's Entrepreneurial Elite includes interviews with Mr Denis Brosman, managing director of the Kerry Group, Mr Martin Naughton, Glen Dimplex founder and Mr Denis O'Brien, a founder of Esat Telecom.

The book, which is aimed at both the business and the educational sector, suggests that the Government should take specific initiatives to foster a better business culture in Ireland.

It was written by Sunday Tribune assistant editor Mr Richard Curran and by Dr Declan Hayes, who is associate professor in money, banking and finance at the University of Sophia in Toyko. He formerly lectured in the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in UCD.