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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Strategies (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for this very important question in an area that we are really moving the dial on. Ireland currently holds a strong competitive position globally, ranked seventh overall, and first in the eurozone, in the annual IMD world competitiveness rankings for 2025. However, we cannot be complacent and work remains to be done in many areas. We are aware that there are significant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: I thank the Deputy for the question. The Government’s position and, indeed, that of the EU is clear: settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the realisation of a two-state solution. While decisions regarding the operations of individual companies rest with those companies, a corporate decision to engage in economic and financial activities in settlements...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Programme for Government 2025 “Securing Ireland’s Future” includes a commitment to establish five new national cluster organisations. Importantly, the Programme for Government is underpinned by an emphasis on a Shared island approach. This commitment echoes the commitment in respect of clustering in the White Paper on Enterprise, which recognised clustering as an...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Central Statistics Office is responsible for supplying Ireland official trade statistics. Ireland’s goods trade with Israel in 2024 shows goods imports from Israel to the value of €3.8 billion in 2024, most of which is accounted for by imports in the Electrical Machinery, Apparatus & Appliances category. The next largest imports are in the Professional,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Programme for Government commits that developing Ireland's enterprise base will remain a key focus for Government over the next five years – from backing small businesses and start-ups, to scaling up indigenous firms and enhancing our attractiveness as a location for foreign direct investment. The Irish labour market remains exceptionally resilient and the performance of indigenous...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: My Department and its enterprise development agencies plays a central role in scaling Irish businesses globally by providing a comprehensive suite of supports that help companies start, compete, scale, and connect internationally. Government policy has fostered a supportive environment for high growth and innovation focused start-ups in Ireland. Under its 2025–2029 strategy, Delivering...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: It was my pleasure to convene the inaugural meeting of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum on 11th June 2025. In my opening remarks, I shared my vision and expectations for the Forum: “To create a space where businesses can speak directly to decision-makers about the real-world impact of rules and charges—and identify areas where practical changes can be made.” The...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: I am acutely aware of the critical role that diversification and research and development play in ensuring the long-term resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability of Ireland’s enterprise base. In an increasingly unpredictable geo-political and geo-economic landscape, diversification – whether through new markets, research, products or sectors – serves as a key...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Wind Energy Generation (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: In 2024, my Department developed Powering Prosperity – Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy to ensure that Ireland maximises the economic benefits associated with the Government’s ambitious targets for offshore wind development over the coming decades. Powering Prosperity includes 40 targeted actions for implementation by the end of this year, aiming to support...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Government remains committed to supporting the tourism and hospitality sector in County Louth and the wider northeast region, recognising its vital role in local employment and economic development. Louth is included in Ireland’s Ancient East Regional Tourism Development Strategy 2023 – 2027. Regional Tourism Development Strategies are being activated across every region...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Information and Communications Technology (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: As the Deputy will be aware, I launched Silicon Island: Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy in May with the aim of positioning Ireland as a key regional hub in the European semiconductor value chain. To this end, my Department is currently leveraging the opportunities presented by the Chips Joint Undertaking of the European Chips Act. Specifically, I-C3, the National...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: In total, €400 million in grant aid was successfully paid to SMEs right across the country in 2024 under the Increased Cost of Business scheme and the Power Up grant. Following the launch of Power Up, the Department and local authorities became aware of an issue where businesses misclassified their business sector and were subsequently not eligible for the grant. In order to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: As the Deputy may be aware, Fáilte Ireland launched four distinct Regional Tourism Development Strategies for 2023 – 2027, covering the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, and Dublin. These strategies aim to navigate current challenges and steer towards sustainable recovery and continued success. They focus on unlocking the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Relations (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: As Minister for Enterprise. Tourism and Employment, I am aware of the concerns of the Deputy and the public that Irish businesses adhere to national and international laws are regulations concerning trade. The Deputy will be aware that this Government is progressing the Occupied Territories Bill to give certainty to business and citizens of the relevant requirements and restrictions. In May,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: As Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, my responsibilities centre around the control of exports of dual-use and military items under EU and national legislation. 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: Regional Development (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: I and officials in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, in collaboration with its agencies – including Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices, have had ongoing active engagement with counterparts in Northern Ireland, particularly through the Shared Island Initiative and InterTradeIreland. These engagements aim to strengthen economic ties, support...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Life-Sciences sector - which includes pharma, biopharma and medtech – remains a cornerstone of Ireland’s industrial success, driving significant exports, and attracting foreign and indigenous investments in R&D, capital expenditure and employment. It currently accounts for over 100,000 jobs and over €130billion in exports. Over recent decades Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: As Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, I want businesses to become more sustainable. By doing so, businesses not only cut their emissions, they also cut their energy costs and become more competitive. The Government is supporting both SMEs and large industry to do so through a range of financial and advisory supports. For SMEs an energy audit is a great starting point, as it...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: Tourism is of critical importance to the Irish economy, providing circa. 227,000 jobs and €6 billion in income to our economy in 2024. The Government recognises the central importance of the tourism sector to Ireland's economy and communities and is acutely aware of the importance of local tourism accommodation as a resource for businesses and communities throughout Ireland. The...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (19 Jun 2025)

Peter Burke: The Programme for Government has tasked my Department with facilitating greater collaboration between domestic Irish firms and larger FDI firms located in Ireland. To achieve this, my Department is driving forward a number of plans, with the support of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland as our key enterprise agencies. Ireland’s FDI sector has been transformative for the economy and the...