Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy very much for his kind wishes and also for his important question. There is a range of supports to help businesses in digitalisation available under the digital transition fund through Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta. In addition, the LEOs offer digitalisation supports for eligible businesses, including the digital for business initiative and the grow digital voucher. These direct-to-company supports are complemented by Ireland’s four European digital innovation hubs. These hubs serve as one-stop shops for businesses, providing access to technical expertise, innovation services and skills development.

Ireland is one of the most advanced EU member states in terms of digitalisation of enterprise and I am determined to maintain this leadership position. I believe we have the required range of supports in place to help our SME base to digitalise. However, awareness-raising and demystification of digital adoption is an ongoing task that is essential if we are to meet our 2030 target of 90% of SMEs at basic digital intensity.

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