Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2025
240. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will ensure that the next Ireland for Finance strategy will be underpinned by a clear vision for growth, a commitment to a competitive operating environment, and a focus on attracting and retaining the best talent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73160/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraIreland for Finance is a whole-of-Government strategy for the development of the international financial services sector in Ireland. In line with Programme for Government commitments, the Department of Finance has commenced work on a new Ireland for Finance Strategy. Significant engagement and consultation has and will continue to take place to inform this work, including a public consultation held earlier this year which received 57 written submissions, input from the standing quarterly Ireland for Finance Joint Committee forum, and a wide range of bilateral, national and international stakeholder engagements.
While currently in development, a key objective of the new strategy will be the production of targeted, evidence-based and agile policy measures designed to enhance Ireland’s international competitiveness and foster sustainable growth. Ensuring that we continue to foster an environment that seeks to attract and retain the necessary talent will also be a focus of the new strategy.
I anticipate that the new Strategy will be taken at Government and following approval published during the first half of 2026.
