158. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the estimated cost of increasing research, development, and innovation funding under his Department by 5%, 10%, 20%, 25% and 50%, in tabular form. [50043/26]

Enterprise Ireland’s RD&I budget, Subhead B4.1, known as the Science Technology and Development Budget, provides direct and indirect research development and innovation supports for indigenous companies and supports the commercialisation of State funded research.

Activity 1 – Transforming R&D Activity in Enterprise - provides RD&I support for all stages of company development and innovation.

Activity 2 – Industry Collaboration with 3rd Level Sector – including Technology Gateways, Innovation Partnerships, Technology Centres, Innovation Vouchers and European Digital Innovation Hubs.

Activity 3 – Realising the Commercial Potential of Ireland's Research Community - comprising the Commercialisation Fund, KT Boost, Research Talent Development, and Innovators’ Initiative.

Activity 4 – Programme Support: Funds the central resource in EI to manage and facilitate its RD&I activities.

The RD&I Programme budget capital allocation for 2026 is €123,993,856 which includes European funding such as the European Regional Development Fund and funding for the European Digital Innovation Hubs. The table below shows the cost of increasing this funding by 5%, 10%, 20%, 25% and 50% and the total expenditure inclusive of the differing rates of increase.

Investment in research, development and innovation is a key driver of enterprise competitiveness, productivity growth and economic resilience. Supporting increased levels of RD&I activity across the enterprise base remains a priority for Government, as reflected in ongoing investments to strengthen innovation capability, promote collaboration between enterprise and the research sector, and support the commercialisation of new ideas and technologies.