The committee shadows the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and provides a meaningful input into legislation and policy. It also informs debate on the creation and retention of jobs and promoting enterprise and innovation.
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Artificial intelligence in the workplace
In examining how such technological advances may affect the workplace, the Committee recommends the establishment of an Oireachtas committee to consider the broader aspects of artificial intelligence and comprehensive discussions to safeguard both worker rights and employer interests.
Plan of Action on Collective Redundancies following Insolvency Bill
In scrutinising the general scheme of the proposed legislation, the Committee welcomes the removal of an exemption from criminal liability applying where collective redundancies arise from the winding up of a company or bankruptcy.
Press releases
20 Feb 2024, 13:12
Enterprise Committee to meet for engagement with Chairperson Designate of IDA Ireland
24 Oct 2023, 17:21
Enterprise Committee to meet with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority Board and separately the Chairperson of Enterprise Ireland
17 Oct 2023, 14:07
Enterprise Committee to discuss the work of the Low Pay Commission and its recommendations in respect of the national minimum wage
Recent videos
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Discussion on Platform Work
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Engagement with Dr. John Evans, Digital Services Commissioner on the operation and resourcing of Coimisiún na Meán
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Engagement with Mr. Feargal O'Rourke, Chairperson Designate, IDA Ireland
Recent documents
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director, Eurofound
Wed, 6 Mar 2024
Opening statement, Teresa Hannick, Services Divisional Organiser, SIPTU
Recent reports
Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Annual Report 2023
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Annual Report 2023
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
Report on Consideration of Revised Estimates 2024
Select Committee on Enterprise Trade and Employment Report on Consideration of Revised Estimates 2024
Fri, 15 Dec 2023
Political Contribution on COMs(2023) 533 on combating late payment in commercial transactions
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Political Contribution on COMs(2023) 533 on combating late payment in commercial transactions.
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the area of education and skills is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.
Committee contact details
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Leinster House
Kildare Street
Dublin 2
D02 XR20