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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is the National Competent Authority with responsibility for Export Controls, including Controls on defence-related exports and exports of dual-Use goods. Controls on the export of dual-use items are administered by my Department, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of exports,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is the National Competent Authority with responsibility for Export Controls, including Controls on defence-related exports and exports of dual-Use goods. Controls on the export of dual-use items are administered by my Department, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of exports,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: As Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, my responsibilities centre around the control of exports of dual-use and military items under EU and national legislation. The primary purpose of export controls is not to block trade or exports, but to enable the free movement of legitimate goods while ensuring that certain sensitive categories are subject to appropriate regulation. These...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Export Controls (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department has a duty to protect the commercial confidentiality and security of exporters, including their staff and facilities. This is a fundamental principle of how export controls are managed responsibly and in line with international best practice. As Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, my responsibilities centre around the control of exports of dual-use and military...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The ICOB and Power Up grant schemes paid out over €400 million to SMEs across the country in 2024. During the Power Up registration period the Department became aware of issues in relation to businesses who misclassified their business sector were subsequently ineligible for the grants. In order to address this, the Government has approved an appeals process that will give those...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Closures (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The information requested is being compiled by the Companies Registration Office and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (20 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The ICOB and Power Up grant schemes paid out over €400 million to SMEs across the country in 2024. The second ICOB payment and the Power Up grant specifically targeted businesses in the retail, hospitality and beauty sectors. During the Power Up registration period the Department became aware of issues in relation to businesses who misclassified their business sector and were...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Copyright Infringement (15 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I fully recognise the vital importance of protecting the rights of creators in the face of rapid advances in artificial intelligence. My Department is committed to ensuring that Irish copyright law continues to support innovation while upholding the rights of those whose work fuels our creative industries. In Ireland, the legal landscape concerning the use of copyrighted works for AI...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (15 May 2025)

Peter Burke: Below is a list of agencies established by my Department within the last 10 years, and the cost of each to the state. Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) - The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established on 7 July 2022 to replace the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE). The CEA now holds the primary responsibility for enforcing company law in Ireland, with greater...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 to 71, inclusive, together. Regional development is a key element of Government's enterprise policy, and the work of my Department, and is a strategic imperative for IDA Ireland. IDA, under its new strategy 2025-2029, is targeting 550 of a total target of 1,000 investments to regional locations. The availability of suitable property and strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Contracts (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is committed to complying with all statutory national and EU procurement laws and procurement policy is informed by the Office of Government Procurement.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Increased Cost of Business scheme was introduced in March 2024 and the Power Up grant was introduced in October 2024. Both schemes are now closed, however, in total, €400 million in grant aid was successfully paid to SMEs right across the country in 2024 under these grants. The schemes were designed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Local Authorities administered the Power Up grant on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. 1815 businesses registered for the Power Up grant in Cork City with 1773 businesses approved to the value of €7.1 million paid out to SMEs 2846 businesses registered for the Power Up grant in Cork County with 2708 approved to the value of €11.2 million.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: It is important to emphasise that Ireland remains a competitive country. In June 2024, Ireland was ranked as the most competitive country in the euro area, and 4th globally, in the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings. According to these rankings, Ireland continues to perform strongly across Government Efficiency (6th) and Business Efficiency (3rd), while our Infrastructure performance (17th)...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Low Pay Commission (14 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Low Pay Commission’s 2024 Report, Recommendations for the National Minimum Wage, provides estimates of the national hourly median wage from 2020 to 2024. The table below shows the Low Pay Commission’s estimates of the hourly median wage derived from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) Labour Force Survey (LFS) and the CSO’s Structure of Earnings Survey (SES). The...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Usage (13 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, derived from the Climate Action Plan requires that public bodies produce a Climate Action Roadmap annually to report on progress towards achieving their 2030 Public Sector greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and energy efficiency improvement (EE) target. My Department is committed to realising the ambitious targets for emissions reduction by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (13 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Programme for Government commits to the establishment of a Cost of Business Advisory Forum, which will include a review of all business costs. That Forum is expected to propose measures to alleviate the cost burden on businesses, particularly small enterprises in Ireland. Additionally, the Government has agreed to expedite the creation of an Action Plan on Competitiveness and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The establishment of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum was a commitment in the Programme for Government, under ‘Supporting Small Business, Hospitality and Retail’. This outlines measures to support SMEs, including a review of all business taxes and costs, and to ensure businesses are consulted before new legislation or policies are introduced that impact small businesses. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 May 2025)

Peter Burke: Government is acutely aware of the significant challenges that the impacts of Storm Éowyn caused for business owners since 24th January. Following the immediate damage caused by the storm, many businesses were impacted by subsequent outages in relation to power, water, and communications networks. The situation in relation to Storm Éowyn and its impacts on the business...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (13 May 2025)

Peter Burke: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to publish a new enterprise strategy, Enterprise 2035, as a long-term ambition for enterprise growth and job creation over the coming decade. This new strategy will take account of the four big trends likely to transform Ireland’s economy over the next decade, also known as “the four Ds”: demographics, decarbonisation,...