Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Decarbonisation is driving cost savings for industry. Minister Peter Burke welcomed this finding at today’s launch of the report Driving Cost Savings for Business Through #IndustrialDecarbonisation, published in conjunction with Minister Darragh O'Brien TD and the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. Two years on from the launch of the circa €300m Environmental Aid Fund, the report shows how Government support is helping industry invest in decarbonisation, with €163m invested across 43 projects, unlocking more than €1bn in private investment. These investments are enhancing long-term competitiveness and resilience while reducing on-site emissions. 🔗Read more about the findings and recommendations on our website: https://lnkd.in/eVrXdj9B

Peter Burke is leading a joint IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Texas and Southern California, highlighting Ireland's value proposition for companies seeking to expand into Europe and strengthening trade and investment relationships between Ireland and the United States. The mission will include meetings with existing IDA Ireland clients and target companies across the #Semiconductor, #Technology, #Healthcare and #Engineering sectors. Enterprise Ireland is also leading a delegation of 30 client companies, showcasing Irish strengths in #AIInfrastructure, #AdvancedManufacturing, #Cybersecurity, #DigitalTransformation and #EnterpriseSoftware. The programme will support new partnerships, investment opportunities and continued growth, while reinforcing Ireland's position as a trusted, pro-enterprise gateway to the EU market. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dZEtu3_Q

🎬 Highlights from the International AI Summit. From discussions on applied AI and innovation to announcements shaping Ireland’s digital future, the Summit brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and research to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI for Europe and beyond, and how it can create real value for people, businesses and society. #AISummitIE #Ireland2026EU | Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 | Enterprise Ireland | IDA Ireland | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | European Commission | Peter Burke | James Lawless TD | Niamh Smyth | Henna Virkkunen | Ekaterina Zaharieva | Michael McGrath

October is #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwarenessMonth with pregnancy loss affecting 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet many people experience it quietly and without support in the workplace. This week, Minister Peter Burke secured priority drafting for the Pregnancy Loss Leave Bill, which aims to introduce five days of paid leave for employees whose pregnancy ends in a loss before 23 weeks gestation. As part of the global #WaveOfLight campaign, the Department's headquarters on Kildare Street was illuminated last night in remembrance of pregnancy and infant loss. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eH9TTPYi

This Wednesday, EU leaders and social partners came together to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing Europe: supporting quality jobs, strengthening #competitiveness, investing in #skills, and shaping the EU's next long-term budget. 🇮🇪 🤝 🇪🇺 Representing the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026, an Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister Alan Dillon TD joined European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for discussions on how Europe can respond to economic uncertainty while continuing to deliver for workers, businesses and communities. The meeting underscored the importance of social partners and social dialogue, alongside investment in skills and a strong #SingleMarket, in shaping Europe's future. #IrelandEU2026 | Ibec | Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Minister Peter Burke, yesterday attended and addressed an event celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Labour Court (Ireland) recognising eight decades of service in supporting fair, balanced and effective #industrialrelations in Ireland. The anniversary event brought together representatives from across the industrial relations community to reflect on the Court's legacy, since its establishment in 1946, and its continuing central role in supporting productive #employmentrelations.

Ireland takes centre stage today as the Team from NBC News Today Show broadcasts live from Kenmare, Co Kerry, with the broadcast sponsored by Tourism Ireland and showcasing the breathtaking landscapes, rich heritage, warm hospitality and unforgettable experiences that make Ireland a world-class destination to millions of viewers across the United States. #Tourism is a vital part of Ireland's economy, supporting #enterprises, #jobs and #communities across the country. Last year alone, Ireland welcomed 1.4 million visitors from the United States, generating €1.8 billion in tourism revenue. Today's showcase will bring Ireland's people, places and stories to millions of homes across America, encouraging future visitors to explore all that the island has to offer.

The International AI Summit marked an important step for European AI cooperation, with support for the Dublin Declaration on Trusted, Safe and Sovereign AI. The Declaration focuses on: 🛡️ Trusted and safety 🎓 Skills and research 💡 Innovation and growth 🔒 Resilience and governance 🌍 International cooperation 📈 Competitiveness As highlighted by Minister Peter Burke, AI represents one of the greatest economic opportunities of our generation, and Ireland is determined to help shape how they are developed and applied. Minister Niamh Smyth highlighted that the Declaration reflects a shared commitment among Member States to strengthen cooperation on AI safety, resilience, #innovation, infrastructure and skills, helping to build an AI ecosystem that is both competitive and grounded in trust. 📄 Read the press release: https://ow.ly/7JNt50ZYlTq #AISummitIE #IrelandEU2026 | Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 | European Commission

5 reasons to consider a #GreenLease. Green Leases can help building owners and occupiers work together to improve building performance, reduce #energyuse and support long-term #sustainability goals. Benefits can include: Improved energy efficiency and lower costs Protection and enhancement of asset value Stronger owner-occupier relationships Support for sustainability ambitions Increased tenant demand Green Leases provide a practical framework for collaboration, helping both owners and occupiers make better informed decisions about building performance and improvements. Find out more about Green Leases and explore available resources on our website: https://lnkd.in/eZB5yMqR

🇮🇪 Fáilte Future Europe: The programme for #IrishDesignWeek2026 is out. 🇪🇺 The programme for Irish Design Week has been announced, offering a week of exhibitions, talks, workshops, awards and creative events across Ireland. As Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this year's festival invites designers, businesses, innovators and the public to join a conversation about the future of design, #creativity and #innovation in Ireland and Europe. Whether you're interested in design, heritage crafts, business innovation, technology or creativity, there's something for everyone in this year's programme. 👉 View the full agenda and start planning your Irish Design Week experience: https://lnkd.in/davjTZb4 #CreativeIreland | #Ireland2026EU Design & Crafts Council Ireland | Enterprise Ireland | Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 | CreativeFED