Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
209. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extent to which his Department continues to work with all relevant Departments and agencies to assist in the promotion of Ireland as an attractive location for business, investment and trade. [24621/23]
View answerEach year, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland prepare a programme of trade missions and events which support the goal of securing high-level market access for companies based in Ireland who are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment, and showcasing opportunities for foreign direct investment in support of high-quality jobs and regional development throughout Ireland.
In recent years the majority of Ministerial-led trade missions have taken place to the Eurozone, North America and Asia Pacific, which represent the strongest growth opportunities for Irish companies. These missions have focused on promoting the innovative capabilities and competitive offerings of Irish companies to international buyers in a range of sectors including internationally traded services, fintech, high-tech construction, engineering, ICT and life sciences.
My Department works closely with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland to identify opportunities to help Irish companies access new markets and increase the levels of foreign direct investment into Ireland.
To date in 2023, Ministerial-led trade and investment visits and missions have taken place to Arab Health in Dubai; the US West Coast; UN City Copenhagen; the US East Coast; Warsaw and Prague; and Germany and France. My Department is continuing to work closely with its agencies in relation to a programme of trade missions and visits for the second half of 2023.
