📢 Budget 2027 Delivers €1.3 Billion for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Minister @peterburkefg announces an exact allocation of €1.3485 billion for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment under #Budget2027. The package backs businesses from start-up to scale-up, with eurship, access to finance, trusted AI and digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, tourism and regional growth.
Key Highlights:
• €3m funding for 1,000 new start-ups through Start Up Ireland.
• €20m to launch Growth & Sustainability Loan Scheme.
• €2.3m for Ireland's National AI Office advancing trusted AI.
• €4.5m for to modernise Local Enterprise Offices to support small business energy upgrades and modernisation.
• €9.15 million to grow tourism across Ireland, including €6.65 million for regional tourism development and €2.5 million to grow Ireland's profile in new and high-growth markets.
• €13m toward Irish companies participating with the European Space Agency, bringing the total to €30 million.
• €6.5m for the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund.
🔗Find out more: enterprise.gov.ie/djei/en/news-a…
Minister @peterburkefg announces an exact allocation of €1.3485 billion for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment under #Budget2027. The package backs businesses from start-up to scale-up, with eurship, access to finance, trusted AI and digital transformation, innovation, sustainability, tourism and regional growth.
Key Highlights:
• €3m funding for 1,000 new start-ups through Start Up Ireland.
• €20m to launch Growth & Sustainability Loan Scheme.
• €2.3m for Ireland's National AI Office advancing trusted AI.
• €4.5m for to modernise Local Enterprise Offices to support small business energy upgrades and modernisation.
• €9.15 million to grow tourism across Ireland, including €6.65 million for regional tourism development and €2.5 million to grow Ireland's profile in new and high-growth markets.
• €13m toward Irish companies participating with the European Space Agency, bringing the total to €30 million.
• €6.5m for the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund.
🔗Find out more: enterprise.gov.ie/djei/en/news-a…
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Just 1 week left to have your say.
Help inform #Enterprise2035, Ireland's new enterprise strategy, which will set out a long-term vision for #enterprisegrowth and #jobcreation over the coming decade.
We are inviting views on the opportunities and challenges facing Ireland's luding #innovation, #competitiveness, sustainability, resilience and future growth.
📅 The public consultation closes at 5pm on Friday, 18 September.
Find out more and make your submission: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
Help inform #Enterprise2035, Ireland's new enterprise strategy, which will set out a long-term vision for #enterprisegrowth and #jobcreation over the coming decade.
We are inviting views on the opportunities and challenges facing Ireland's luding #innovation, #competitiveness, sustainability, resilience and future growth.
📅 The public consultation closes at 5pm on Friday, 18 September.
Find out more and make your submission: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
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📣 Reminder, 3 days to go.
Public consultation on the proposed EU Cloud and AI Development Act.
We are seeking feedback from businesses, industry stakeholders, researchers, public sector organisations and other interested parties to help inform Ireland's response to the The proposed Act aims to support the development of cloud and AI infrastructure across Europe and strengthen innovation, competitiveness and digital resilience.
📅 Deadline: 11 September
⛓️💥 Learn more and have your say: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
Public consultation on the proposed EU Cloud and AI Development Act.
We are seeking feedback from businesses, industry stakeholders, researchers, public sector organisations and other interested parties to help inform Ireland's response to the The proposed Act aims to support the development of cloud and AI infrastructure across Europe and strengthen innovation, competitiveness and digital resilience.
📅 Deadline: 11 September
⛓️💥 Learn more and have your say: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
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Bíodh an deis agat do thuairim ar thodhchaí. faoi thodhchaí an #néil agus an #IntleachtShaorga san Eoraip a chur in iúl.
Sheol an Roinn #comhairliúchánpoiblí ag lorg tuairimí ar Acht Forbartha Néil agus Intleachta Saorga (CADA) atá beartaithe ag an gCoimisiún Eorpach, creat chun éiceachóras ríomhaireachta #néil agus #Intleacht Shaorga na hEorpa a neartú.
Tá dhá phríomhchuspóir ag an togra:
✅ Iomaíochas, cumas nuálaíochta agus athléimneacht éiceachóras néil agus Intleachta Saorga na hEorpa a neartú.
✅ Margadh Eorpach níos comhtháite uathrialaí a chruthú do theicneolaíochtaí néil agus Intleachta Saorga.
Chun tacú leis na spriocanna seo, tá sé mar aidhm ag an togra:
• Cumas ríomhaireachta a mhéadú
• Tacú le himscaradh ionad sonraí inbhuanaithe
• Teicneolaíochtaí néil agus Intleachta Saorga a chur chun cinn
•Usáid ar réitigh Eorpacha agus fhoinse oscailte a spreagadh.
Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh do ghnólachtaí, d'ionadaithe tionscail agus do gheallsealbhóirí eile a dtuairimí a roinnt ar na bearta atá beartaithe agus cur le freagairt na hÉireann orthu.
🗓️ Spriocdháta: An 11ú Meán Fómhair 2026
🔗 Faigh tuilleadh eolais agus cuir isteach do fhreagra: lnkd.in/efw8q_3c
Sheol an Roinn #comhairliúchánpoiblí ag lorg tuairimí ar Acht Forbartha Néil agus Intleachta Saorga (CADA) atá beartaithe ag an gCoimisiún Eorpach, creat chun éiceachóras ríomhaireachta #néil agus #Intleacht Shaorga na hEorpa a neartú.
Tá dhá phríomhchuspóir ag an togra:
✅ Iomaíochas, cumas nuálaíochta agus athléimneacht éiceachóras néil agus Intleachta Saorga na hEorpa a neartú.
✅ Margadh Eorpach níos comhtháite uathrialaí a chruthú do theicneolaíochtaí néil agus Intleachta Saorga.
Chun tacú leis na spriocanna seo, tá sé mar aidhm ag an togra:
• Cumas ríomhaireachta a mhéadú
• Tacú le himscaradh ionad sonraí inbhuanaithe
• Teicneolaíochtaí néil agus Intleachta Saorga a chur chun cinn
•Usáid ar réitigh Eorpacha agus fhoinse oscailte a spreagadh.
Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh do ghnólachtaí, d'ionadaithe tionscail agus do gheallsealbhóirí eile a dtuairimí a roinnt ar na bearta atá beartaithe agus cur le freagairt na hÉireann orthu.
🗓️ Spriocdháta: An 11ú Meán Fómhair 2026
🔗 Faigh tuilleadh eolais agus cuir isteach do fhreagra: lnkd.in/efw8q_3c
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Have your say on the future of #cloud and #AI in Europe.
The Department has launched a #publicconsultation seeking views on the European Commission’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), a new regulatory framework designed to strengthen Europe’s #cloud computing and oposal has two key objectives:
✅ Strengthen the competitiveness, innovation capacity and resilience of Europe's cloud and AI ecosystem.
✅ Create a more integrated and autonomous European market for cloud and AI technologies.
To support these goals, the proposal seeks to:
•Increase computing capacity
•Support the deployment of sustainable data centres
•Advance cloud and AI technologies
•Encourage the use of European and open-source solutions
We are inviting businesses, industry representatives and other interested stakeholders to share their views on the proposed measures and help inform Ireland’s response.
🗓️ Deadline: 11/09/2026
🔗 Find out more and submit your response: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
The Department has launched a #publicconsultation seeking views on the European Commission’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), a new regulatory framework designed to strengthen Europe’s #cloud computing and oposal has two key objectives:
✅ Strengthen the competitiveness, innovation capacity and resilience of Europe's cloud and AI ecosystem.
✅ Create a more integrated and autonomous European market for cloud and AI technologies.
To support these goals, the proposal seeks to:
•Increase computing capacity
•Support the deployment of sustainable data centres
•Advance cloud and AI technologies
•Encourage the use of European and open-source solutions
We are inviting businesses, industry representatives and other interested stakeholders to share their views on the proposed measures and help inform Ireland’s response.
🗓️ Deadline: 11/09/2026
🔗 Find out more and submit your response: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
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What should Ireland's enterprise future look like? Now is your chance to have your say.
Our Department is developing Enterprise 2035, a new strategy that will guide #enterprisegrowth, #innovation and #jobcreation.
What support will enterprises need to succeed in the years vation to skills, jobs and sustainability, your ideas can help shape Enterprise 2035.
We want to hear from businesses, workers and all stakeholders across Ireland on how we can build a stronger, more productive and sustainable economy.
📢 Take part in the consultation and make your voice heard.
🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
🔗 Find Out More: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
@Entirl / @IDAIRELAND / @Inter_Trade
Our Department is developing Enterprise 2035, a new strategy that will guide #enterprisegrowth, #innovation and #jobcreation.
What support will enterprises need to succeed in the years vation to skills, jobs and sustainability, your ideas can help shape Enterprise 2035.
We want to hear from businesses, workers and all stakeholders across Ireland on how we can build a stronger, more productive and sustainable economy.
📢 Take part in the consultation and make your voice heard.
🗓️ Deadline: 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
🔗 Find Out More: enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultatio…
@Entirl / @IDAIRELAND / @Inter_Trade
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Minister @peterburkefg has secured Government approval to strengthen the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme, increasing the maximum level of support available to affected SMEs and community organisations from €20,000 to €30,000.
Administered by the Irish Red Cross on t, the Scheme provides vital support to businesses and organisations that have suffered flood damage and are unable to obtain flood insurance
Find out more: enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-ev…
Administered by the Irish Red Cross on t, the Scheme provides vital support to businesses and organisations that have suffered flood damage and are unable to obtain flood insurance
Find out more: enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-ev…
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From the single market to supporting scale-ups: what’s on the agenda at tomorrow's Informal Meeting of EU Competitiveness Ministers hosted by Minister Peter Burke?
🔷Reinforcing the Single Market
🔷Powering industrial decarbonisation
🔷Mobilising finance for scaling companies
sions will help shape a more competitive, innovative and sustainable European economy.
🔗 irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/info…
#Ireland26EU #COMPET #Singlemarket #decarbonisation #scaleups
🔷Reinforcing the Single Market
🔷Powering industrial decarbonisation
🔷Mobilising finance for scaling companies
sions will help shape a more competitive, innovative and sustainable European economy.
🔗 irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/info…
#Ireland26EU #COMPET #Singlemarket #decarbonisation #scaleups
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Minister @peterburkefg Burke will seek Government approval to open the Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme for small businesses and community, voluntary and sports organisations impacted by Storm Chandra.
Administered by the Irish Red Cross, the scheme provides much‑needed, isations that have been unable to obtain flood insurance. It offers contributions towards the cost of returning premises to their pre‑flood condition.
The scheme provides:
🔹 Up to €5,000 initially for urgent costs
🔹 Further support, following assessment, for significant damage — up to €20,000 in total
Once opened, information and application forms will be available on the Irish Red Cross website:
redcross.ie
Administered by the Irish Red Cross, the scheme provides much‑needed, isations that have been unable to obtain flood insurance. It offers contributions towards the cost of returning premises to their pre‑flood condition.
The scheme provides:
🔹 Up to €5,000 initially for urgent costs
🔹 Further support, following assessment, for significant damage — up to €20,000 in total
Once opened, information and application forms will be available on the Irish Red Cross website:
redcross.ie
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📢 Have your say — your insight is invaluable.
A reminder that the OECD has launched a public consultation to help shape Ireland’s future Responsible Business Compass, designed to support businesses in navigating EU sustainability and due diligence requirements.
Share your 2026.
Find out more:
oecd.org/en/data/tools/…
A reminder that the OECD has launched a public consultation to help shape Ireland’s future Responsible Business Compass, designed to support businesses in navigating EU sustainability and due diligence requirements.
Share your 2026.
Find out more:
oecd.org/en/data/tools/…
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Employers - Registration for MyFutureFund is now open. Simply:
💻 Log into your account on myfuturefund.ie
🧾 Register by providing company details
💳 Set up a payment method
🍦 MyFutureFund is the new retirement savings scheme being introduced on 1 Jan 2026. For gov.ie/ae
#pensions #myfuturefund #retirement #autoenrolement
💻 Log into your account on myfuturefund.ie
🧾 Register by providing company details
💳 Set up a payment method
🍦 MyFutureFund is the new retirement savings scheme being introduced on 1 Jan 2026. For gov.ie/ae
#pensions #myfuturefund #retirement #autoenrolement
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Hopefully you’ll never need them… but if you do…⚖️
The @InjuriesRes is Ireland’s independent State body responsible for resolving personal injury claims fairly, promptly, and transparently — all without unnecessary litigation. They operate as a self‑funded public body, nd fairness in everything they do across:
🚗 Motor Liability 🏗️ Employer Liability🚶 Public Liability 👮 Garda Compensation
🔍Find Out More at injuries.ie/eng/
The @InjuriesRes is Ireland’s independent State body responsible for resolving personal injury claims fairly, promptly, and transparently — all without unnecessary litigation. They operate as a self‑funded public body, nd fairness in everything they do across:
🚗 Motor Liability 🏗️ Employer Liability🚶 Public Liability 👮 Garda Compensation
🔍Find Out More at injuries.ie/eng/
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✨Wishing you a prosperous 2026 from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment!
🎆As we begin this new year, we look forward to continuing our mission to make Ireland the best place to work, innovate, and explore.
Thank you to our colleagues, partners, and ollaboration and commitment throughout 2025.
🪩Together, we’ll continue to innovate, support enterprise, and create opportunities for business in the year ahead.
Here’s to a successful and productive 2026!
🎆As we begin this new year, we look forward to continuing our mission to make Ireland the best place to work, innovate, and explore.
Thank you to our colleagues, partners, and ollaboration and commitment throughout 2025.
🪩Together, we’ll continue to innovate, support enterprise, and create opportunities for business in the year ahead.
Here’s to a successful and productive 2026!
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🎆Ag guí 2026 rathúil ort ón Roinn Fiontar, Turasóireachta agus Fostaíochta!
🌍 Agus an bhliain úr os ár gcomhair, táimid ag súil le leanúint ar aghaidh lenár rún go mbeadh Éire ar an tír is fearr le hobair inti, le nuálú inti, agus le taiscéaladh inti.
🙏 Gabhaimid buíochas comhpháirtithe agus páirtithe leasmhara as a gcuid comhoibriú agus díograis uilig i rith 2025.
🚀 Le chéile, leanfaidh muid ar aghaidh ag cur smaointe nua chun cinn, ag tacú le fiontraíocht, agus ag cruthú deiseanna do ghnóthaí sa bhliain atá romhainn.
🌟 Seo chugat bliain rathúil agus táirgiúil i 2026!
🌍 Agus an bhliain úr os ár gcomhair, táimid ag súil le leanúint ar aghaidh lenár rún go mbeadh Éire ar an tír is fearr le hobair inti, le nuálú inti, agus le taiscéaladh inti.
🙏 Gabhaimid buíochas comhpháirtithe agus páirtithe leasmhara as a gcuid comhoibriú agus díograis uilig i rith 2025.
🚀 Le chéile, leanfaidh muid ar aghaidh ag cur smaointe nua chun cinn, ag tacú le fiontraíocht, agus ag cruthú deiseanna do ghnóthaí sa bhliain atá romhainn.
🌟 Seo chugat bliain rathúil agus táirgiúil i 2026!
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З 1 січня 2026 року загальнонаціональна мінімальна заробітна плата збільшується з 13,50 € до 14,15 € на годину.
Загальнонаціональна мінімальна заробітна плата – це мінімальна погодинна ставка, яку має сплачувати кожен роботодавець. Вона застосовується до працівників із повною із частковою зайнятістю, а також до тимчасових, нерегулярних та сезонних працівників.
Дізнатися більше, зокрема про винятки workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
Загальнонаціональна мінімальна заробітна плата – це мінімальна погодинна ставка, яку має сплачувати кожен роботодавець. Вона застосовується до працівників із повною із частковою зайнятістю, а також до тимчасових, нерегулярних та сезонних працівників.
Дізнатися більше, зокрема про винятки workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
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С 1 января 2026 года общенациональная минимальная заработная плата увеличивается с 13,50 € до 14,15 € в час.
Общенациональная минимальная заработная плата – это минимальная почасовая ставка, которую должен выплачивать каждый работодатель. Она применяется к работникам с полной с частичной занятостью, а также к временным, нерегулярным и сезонным работникам.
Узнать больше, в том числе об исключениях workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
Общенациональная минимальная заработная плата – это минимальная почасовая ставка, которую должен выплачивать каждый работодатель. Она применяется к работникам с полной с частичной занятостью, а также к временным, нерегулярным и сезонным работникам.
Узнать больше, в том числе об исключениях workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
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Începând de la 1 ianuarie 2026, salariul minim pe economie va creşte de la 13,50 € la 14,15 € pe oră.
Salariul minim pe economie reprezintă tariful orar minim care trebuie plătit. Acesta se aplică în cazul angajaţilor cu normă întreagă, cu jumătate de normă, temporari, lor sezonieri.
Aflaţi mai multe, inclusiv care sunt excepţiile workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
Salariul minim pe economie reprezintă tariful orar minim care trebuie plătit. Acesta se aplică în cazul angajaţilor cu normă întreagă, cu jumătate de normă, temporari, lor sezonieri.
Aflaţi mai multe, inclusiv care sunt excepţiile workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
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A partir de 1 de janeiro de 2026, o salário mínimo nacional aumenta de 13,50 euros para 14,15 euros por hora.
O salário mínimo nacional é a taxa de remuneração horária mínima que tem de ser paga. Aplica-se a empregados a tempo inteiro, a tempo parcial, temporários e a
Saiba mais, incluindo exceções workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
O salário mínimo nacional é a taxa de remuneração horária mínima que tem de ser paga. Aplica-se a empregados a tempo inteiro, a tempo parcial, temporários e a
Saiba mais, incluindo exceções workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
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Od 1 stycznia 2026 roku gwarantowana płaca minimalna wzrośnie z 13,50 EUR do 14,15 EUR za godzinę.
Gwarantowana płaca minimalna to minimalna stawka godzinowa, która musi być zapłacona. Dotyczy to pracy na pełny etat, na pół etatu, tymczasowej, pracowników dorywczych i ę więcej, również o wyjątkach workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
Gwarantowana płaca minimalna to minimalna stawka godzinowa, która musi być zapłacona. Dotyczy to pracy na pełny etat, na pół etatu, tymczasowej, pracowników dorywczych i ę więcej, również o wyjątkach workplacerelations.ie//!5BSU1Q
@WRC_ie
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Ón 1 Eanáir 2026 beidh méadú ar ráta Pá Íosta Náisiúnta ó €13.50 go €14.15 san uair.
Is é an Pá Íosta Náisiúnta an ráta pá íosta san uair a chaithfear a íoc. Baineann sé le hoibrithe lánaimseartha, páirtaimseartha, sealadacha, ócáideacha agus séasúracha.
Tuilleadh eolais, ttps://t.co/t0USttqDaw
@WRC_ie
Is é an Pá Íosta Náisiúnta an ráta pá íosta san uair a chaithfear a íoc. Baineann sé le hoibrithe lánaimseartha, páirtaimseartha, sealadacha, ócáideacha agus séasúracha.
Tuilleadh eolais, ttps://t.co/t0USttqDaw
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