Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
449. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to have a trade and investment mission to Australia in the first half of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3416/26]
View answerEach year my Department engages with Enterprise Ireland, Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and IDA Ireland to 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 and to promote Ireland as a destination for Tourism and increase Ireland's market share of the Tourism market.
In line with the recently launched Market Diversification strategy our agencies have been engaged in focussing on geographical areas which will benefit Ireland and which represent the strongest growth opportunities for Irish companies. These missions will focus on promoting the innovative capabilities and competitive offerings of Irish companies to international buyers in sectors including tourism, internationally traded services, fintech, high-tech construction, engineering, ICT and life sciences.
My Department is working closely with our agencies to finalise the 2026 Ministerial programme.
