Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2023
40. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 75 of 10 May 2023, if the IDA currently employs, or has under contract, an agent or consultant in Israel to increase investment in Ireland by Israeli companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31542/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraIDA Ireland does not currently employ or have under contract an agent or consultant in Israel however, the Agency is due to issue a request for tender for a part-time Israel-based Business Development Consultant in June 2023.
A Business Development Consultant identifies target companies with potential for investing in Ireland, engages with senior decision-makers in these companies and presents Ireland’s value proposition as an investment location.
I also wish to advise the Deputy that IDA Ireland will not target any Israeli company included on the database of enterprises involved in certain activities relating to settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as published by the UN in February 2020.
