Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Irish government department for enterprise and tourism.
As of 22 October 2026, the department combines enterprise, tourism and employment policy under Peter Burke. Its tourism division sets policy implemented by Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.
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The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment brings Irish business, tourism and employment policy within one ministerial portfolio. Its tourism division develops national policy, with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland responsible for implementation. This gives the department a policy role distinct from the tourism bodies' delivery work. Local authorities retain responsibility for individual planning matters.
The department also works through agencies with different business remits. Enterprise Ireland supports exports, while IDA Ireland works on foreign investment in the Irish economy. Peter Burke heads the ministerial team, and Secretary General Declan Hughes oversees the department's work. Ministers of State hold specific responsibilities within the wider portfolio. The department's remit thus connects domestic business policy, international investment and tourism with employment responsibilities.
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