Aidan Farrelly (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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529. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the drafting of Enterprise 2035, as outlined in the Programme for Government. [23761/25]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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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, digitalisation and deglobalisation.

The new strategy will build on the White Paper on Enterprise 2022-2030, maintaining a focus on building on Ireland’s strengths as an open economy with strong trade and foreign direct investment, a vibrant innovation ecosystem and a resilient labour market, while also adapting to new challenges in an increasingly uncertain world.

The final progress report from the White Paper on Enterprise Implementation Plan 2023-2024 will be published in the coming weeks. With over 90% of commitments outlined in the White Paper on Enterprise now complete or on track for completion, Government remains committed to securing an inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy both now and through the development of Enterprise 2035.

Initial work has commenced on the development of Enterprise 2035 and detailed consultation with stakeholders to inform the new strategy will be held over the coming months.