Another great day in the Kingdom! Good engagement with businesses from all sectors today in Kenmare, Killorglin, Farranfore and Tralee 💚💛

Good engagement with Laois small businesses this morning 📍

Scale Ireland welcomes the announcement by Minister Peter Burke that the next multi-annual allocation of funding for Enterprise Ireland Seed & Venture Capital Scheme will rise by €75m to €250m. We strongly campaigned for a significant increase so this is a significant and timely move.

€250m has been allocated to a new round of the Government's Seed and Venture Capital Scheme, which aims to provide funding to early-stage Irish companies. The fund will run for four years from 2025 and will be administered by Enterprise Ireland. Learn more @RTE:

Today, Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced the return of Showcase Ireland – Ireland’s Creative Expo The RDS, Dublin from 19 – 21 January 2025. This year is the 50th anniversary of Showcase, one of Ireland’s largest international trade shows

We were delighted to meet Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment Peter Burke . It was great to discuss the findings of our Same Chance report as well as the work of our Adult Support and Employment Team with the Minister and his officials.

Last week, Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced the return of Showcase Ireland – Ireland’s Creative Expo The RDS, Dublin from 19 – 21 January 2025. This year is the 50th anniversary of Showcase, one of Ireland’s largest international trade

Peter Burke: The budget process isn’t about giveaways, but about staying competitive into the long term buff.ly/4e3eDfm

First time buyers have a choice: Up to €100,000 of support from Fine Gael or €4,500 from Sinn Féin.

Exchequer figs out. Expenditure position provides for Social Protection rate increases, reductions in childcare costs and supports for primary and post-primary students. We continue to work to improve public services & deliver more & better infrastructure

Ballinasloe is Ready for Investment! Delighted to welcome the Minister of Enterprise Trade and Employment Peter Burke to #Ballinasloe. A busy afternoon visiting Creagh IDA Park, KPW, BACD, & a public meeting at 6pm to discuss business supports. All welcome! Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

At Euronext Dublin this morning launching their new educational programme, IPO Ready Ireland. The Irish Stock Exchange plays a critical role in helping Irish companies scale, a shared goal of government, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Enterprise Ireland

I have asked the CCPC to report to me on their review of pricing strategies employed by Ticketmaster last weekend. Welcome news that an investigation is now open and action will be taken if consumer protection laws have been broken. rte.ie/news/business/…

Pleased to meet Minister Peter Burke on the Kennedy farm in W'meath. We discussed the importance of retaining the nitrates derogation, the steps farmers are taking to protect water, working towards carbon targets and trade issues. Thanks to Matt, Anne and family for hosting.

Today I will welcome Keir Starmer for his first official visit to Ireland. Ahead of our meeting, we have written as two new leaders about the scale of our ambition for relations between our countries: irishtimes.com/politics/2024/…

Neill McCormack Chair of Irish Farmers' Association Fruit &Veg Committee hosted onfarm meeting with Minister Peter Burke &a number of local Politicians highlighting ongoing issues with the Seasonal Work Permit Scheme &excessive costs in the sector. Also attended by IFA President Francie Gorman

Good meeting with Chambers Ireland and their Chief Executives this morning, discussions included: ➡️Budget25 ➡️The all-island economy ➡️Regional development ➡️Infrastructure