Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Question:208. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a trade mission to Singapore is likely to take place during Q3 2025. [21793/25]
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Each 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 that are aiming to grow business overseas and increase domestic employment, and for 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 in developing the Ministerial-led trade mission programme. Currently there are no plans to have a trade mission to Singapore during Q3 2025. My Department will continue to work closely with its agencies to identify opportunities to help Irish companies access new markets and increase the levels of foreign direct investment into Ireland.