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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Correspondence (10 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. The specific information requested by the Deputy in relation to the amount of emails received from the public is not routinely retained and recorded, however, tabulated below are the figures for emails received into the Minister’s inbox , the Ministers of States’ inboxes and the Department’s customer services...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Schemes (10 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is committed to continuously improving processes to support the delivery of its strategic goals. The Department reviews its structures, processes, staffing and skills to ensure it is best placed to deliver efficient and effective operations. While staff engagement has taken place as part of these review processes, none have specifically sought to estimate or calculate time taken...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: Data centres are critical infrastructure for our modern economy. They are a key part of our value proposition for foreign direct investment and the associated employment and are central to Ireland’s economic and digital future – both in the Irish-Owned and FDI parts of the economy. In addition to their direct value, data centres anchor other very valuable investment in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: The information requested is currently being collated by my Department and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as it is finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Programme for Government (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 405 and 406 together. In 2024, Ireland was ranked as the 4th most competitive country in the World in the IMD World Competitiveness Rankings. Indeed, Ireland currently holds a strong competitive position globally, and this performance is underpinned by several key factors, including a highly skilled workforce, strong economic growth, and success in...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is currently finalising the National Semiconductor Strategy and, subject to approval, is aiming to publish it in May 2025. The strategy will:Signpost actions for the sector and co-ordinate activity across stakeholders;Provide a clear message to industry;Focus on opportunities at EU level; andSet an ambition and direction for activity in the sector to contribute to the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: The Life Sciences sector - pharma, biopharma and medtech - is one of cornerstones of Ireland’s industrial success, driving significant exports, and attracting foreign and indigenous investments in R&D, capital expenditure and employment. It is a highly successful sector which has grown from strength to strength in Ireland, accounting for over 100,000 jobs and over €130...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Semi-State Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: IDA Ireland did not employ any WTE data analysts in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. However, the IDA currently employs 17 staff members within the Corporate Strategy & Planning and Strategic Policy Division who hold qualifications in economics, international relations and politics.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: The below table shows a list of job titles and salaries of all Ministerial staff and Department Private Secretaries in my Department; Job Title Salary Private Secretary Minister €70,9287 salary €25,451 allowance Private Secretary Minister of State €44,564 salary €25,451 allowance ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Information and Communications Technology (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department is actively promoting digitisation and digitalisation through several initiatives aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of businesses, particularly SMEs. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has responsibility for the enterprise actions under the overarching National Digital Strategy, Harnessing Digital. The strategy set targets of 90% of SMEs having at...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: Both the Power Up grant and the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) scheme are now closed, however, my Department is aware of issues that have arisen during the registration period of the Power Up grant, specifically in relation to businesses that were ineligible for the grant due to incorrect classification of their business type while registering for ICOB. The review is in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Advertising (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: I can confirm that my Department (and offices) has not undertaken any Google advertising in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. Google Advertising Year Spend € 2023 0 2024 0 2025 to date 0

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Vacant Properties (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: I can confirm that my Department does not own any properties and accordingly does not have any vacant or derelict buildings in Dublin-Rathdown area.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Meetings (8 Apr 2025)

Peter Burke: The Gender Recognition Act comes under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. I am advised by the Department of Social Protection that the report of the Review Group for the Gender Recognition Act under section 7 of the Act included, at recommendation 2A, that legal recognition should be made available to people who are non-binary. This recommendation will, in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Job Losses (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for her question. Although the technology sector has undergone a period of sustained growth for more than 20 years, modest contractions have occurred recently. Possible US trade actions on semiconductors and other challenges have also created a moment of international uncertainty in the sector. In response to these geopolitical and trade challenges, the Government has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Job Losses (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: In all the sectors the Deputy referenced, we are absolutely responding with significant policy interventions, particularly our action plan on competitiveness. While there was a huge increase in growth in the technological sector of approximately 15% or more during the pandemic period, we have seen a recalibration in some areas. While it is difficult for families to face news of uncertainty,...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Job Losses (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: In respect of Carelon Global Solutions, we are working closely with the company. There is an established protocol in the Department for any company that is encountering difficulty or making announcements. We are the first responders in there working with them, providing skills and ensuring they have the pathway to further training and redeployment. That is a big challenge in some of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for his question. Ireland is currently a strong competitive global economy. This performance is reflected in our exceptionally strong economic performance in recent years. However, the international context is rapidly changing and we recognise, as do many businesses, where our indigenous and foreign direct investment, FDI, sector are concerned, that they are facing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for his question. He has been to the forefront in engaging with me in connection with Intel and it being significant in his locality. While I note comments by its chief executive, Intel’s Fab 24 is the most advanced manufacturing facility in Europe. We in Ireland are proud to have Intel here. As a Government, we will do everything we can to support it into the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Programme for Government (1 May 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank Deputy Neville. He is quite right to point out those key areas. As a Government, we are very committed to unblocking so many of the challenges to infrastructure delivery. The Deputy will see the decisions made by Cabinet in that regard. Commencing the planning Act will be key and central to delivering that pipeline. There are huge opportunities here, as I mentioned, through the...