64. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the Government’s strategy to reduce Ireland’s vulnerability to sudden multinational tech layoffs and to build a more resilient, diversified digital economy that provides stable, high-quality employment. [46180/26]

My Department is implementing a coordinated, whole-of-Government approach to strengthen the resilience of Ireland’s economy.  The Department’s Statement of Strategy 2025–2028 prioritises investment in innovation, digitalisation and infrastructure to ensure sustainable, high-quality employment and long-term competitiveness.

Enterprise Ireland’s strategy is focused on strengthening the resilience of the Irish economy by accelerating the growth of indigenous, export-oriented enterprises. Significant funding and supports are being provided to help Irish-owned companies to start, scale and compete internationally, including a €250 million Seed and Venture Capital Scheme and targeted supports for high-potential start-ups.

Under the Digital Ireland and National AI Strategy, the Department is supporting widespread adoption of digital and AI technologies across all sectors, including SMEs, to broaden the base of high-value digital employment. Programmes such as the European Digital Innovation Hubs provide firms with access to expertise, training and innovation supports to accelerate digitalisation.

The Government’s Action Plan on Market Diversification is expanding export opportunities and reducing over-dependence on individual markets, while regional enterprise initiatives support job creation across all parts of the country. Enterprise Ireland is supporting greater diversification across sectors and regions to underpin a more balanced and resilient digital economy. This includes promoting opportunities in areas such as digital technologies, sustainability, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, while strengthening regional enterprise ecosystems and supply chain linkages.

The Government is committed to building a more balanced and resilient digital economy by strengthening Ireland’s indigenous enterprise base, diversifying economic activity, and supporting the creation of high-quality employment opportunities across all sectors and regions.