Malcolm Byrne
Ceist:81. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports that are in place to help SMEs build cyber resilience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51948/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 July 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
My Department provides a range of supports to help SMEs build cyber resilience. These supports are delivered through Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).
Enterprise Ireland supports SMEs in building resilience through a range of competitiveness, digitalisation and cyber-security supports. These include the Digital for Business Consultancy Scheme, management and leadership development programmes, and energy-efficiency grants to help firms improve productivity and future-proof their operations.
In addition, Enterprise Ireland partners with the National Cyber Security Centre to offer SMEs the Cyber Security Review Grant, which provides them with access to cyber-security experts to assess vulnerabilities and develop a roadmap to strengthen their cyber resilience. The grant covers 80% of the cost of a cyber-security review, up to a project value of €3,000.
The LEOs also provide support to prepare and implement a plan for the adoption of digital tools and techniques including Cyber-security. Their Digital for Business Programme offers up to 3 days free consultancy with digital experts to ?assist them in identifying potential digital interventions and solutions for small businesses.
Based on the recommendations of a Digital for Business consultancy, the Grow Digital Voucher offers funding of up to €5,000 or 50% of eligible costs for new cloud-based software subscriptions and required training and consultancy to set up this software. Eligible expenditure under this support includes e-commerce software, cyber security software, as well as analytics software including artificial intelligence systems and website development subscriptions.
In addition, SMEs can also access advice and supports through the National Enterprise Hub, which provides a single access point to over 250 Government business supports.