Cormac Devlin
Question:160. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the Action Plan on Market Diversification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30499/26]
View answerTuesday, 28 April 2026
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My Department, alongside the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, published the First Progress Report on the Government’s Action Plan on Market Diversification on March 4th 2026. This marked the six month of coordinated delivery across government to strengthen Ireland’s economic resilience and expand opportunities for Irish businesses in global markets.
The action plan, published in September 2025, set out more than 100 actions across government to strengthen Ireland’s economic resilience, reduce over-dependence on individual markets, and open new opportunities for Irish exporters, tourism, and investment. The Action Plan is a central element of the government's response to the changing geo-economic environment.
The First Progress Report of the Action Plan for Market Diversification highlights the strong and sustained emphasis on delivery across government departments and agencies, with the vast majority of actions underway across all four strategic objectives. It reflects a coordinated effort to support Irish SMEs and ensure we de-risk our markets, providing pathways for new trade and opportunities while cementing and consolidating our existing successful partnerships.
This report marks an important milestone. It demonstrates substantial progress and provides a strong foundation for the next phase of delivery.