Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2025
247. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if the next Ireland for Finance strategy will give priority to becoming a centre of excellence for financial technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73161/25]
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 to be published in H1 2026. 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.
The Department of Finance has consistently championed innovation, technology and the domestic fintech sector through the Ireland for Finance Strategy. The Programme for Government highlights the importance of fostering innovation and commits to continue work to ensure that Ireland becomes a global innovation leader and supportive of fast-growing firms.
