McEntee to discuss OECD competitiveness, innovation in Paris

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee is set to attend an OECD meeting in Paris, focusing on international and bilateral issues related to competitiveness, innovation, and economic resilience. During the meeting, McEntee plans to showcase Ireland's strategy for enhancing its competitive edge. This approach centers on significant investment in research, innovation, skills development, access to finance, and digital infrastructure.

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Minister McEntee will highlight Ireland's approach to strengthening competitiveness through investment in research and innovation, skills development, access to finance and digital infrastructure.

McEntee will also present Enterprise 2035, Ireland's new national industrial strategy designed to foster enterprise growth and create jobs over the next decade. A key part of the discussion will involve the impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) on innovation and economic growth. Ireland's Digital Ireland strategy, funding for European Digital Innovation Hubs, and the National Start-Up Accelerator Programme will be highlighted as measures to boost AI and digital technology adoption, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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She will also outline work under way on Enterprise 2035, Ireland's new national industrial strategy to support enterprise growth and job creation over the coming decade.

Furthermore, Ireland is establishing a National AI Office and an AI Regulatory Sandbox to promote the responsible development and implementation of AI technologies. The minister is also scheduled for bilateral meetings with counterparts from New Zealand, Australia, and France to discuss international and bilateral matters.

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The minister will also participate in discussions on the role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) in supporting innovation and growth.