Alan Dillon

🇮🇪 Minister of State | Mayo TD ⚽ Sports Fanatic | Husband & Dad | 📩 Get in touch: [email protected] | @finegael | 📞 0949025658

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

#COMPET Council discussed EU Space Act, ECF & @EU4Space, economic security, EU-@esa cooperation. 

I thanked @NicDamianou & @CY2026EU for good progress, welcomed 🇮🇪 Minister @Alan_Dillon.

EU space projects & capabilities are essential for our economy, security & defence.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Everyone deserves the opportunity to work and participate fully in society.

Today, at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters, I outlined actions to improve employment supports for disabled people.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Delighted to launch Startup Ireland today at @Entirl Start-Up Day, with over 700 people in attendance.

This is about backing Irish founders with a new National Accelerator Start Up Program to fast track access to funding, mentors, training supports and global markets.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

A privilege to officially launch the new Wild Mayo Plan today in Ballycastle.

A focused five-year roadmap for North Mayo - delivering projects like the signature Céide Coastal Path, expanded trails, and stronger tourism offerings year around.

[Health and Safety Authority @TheHSA]

“Each year reminds us of the risks that remain, and consistent vigilance is required”, Minister @Alan_Dillon of the @DeptEnterprise speaking at this morning’s #WorkersMemorialDay ceremony in Dublin.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

At Aurivo Dairy Ingredients in Ballaghaderreen yesterday with the team from Aurivo Co-operative, alongside Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, to mark a €12 million investment that will cut emissions by 7,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Delighted to join the @EuroCommerce Board in Dublin yesterday, hosted by Retail Ireland at @ibec_irl HQ.

Great engagement with 40 retail & wholesale leaders from across Europe as we shape priorities ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

In Brussels today for the EU Tripartite Social Summit 🇪🇺

Focused on:
• Jobs & investment
• Skills & future of work
• Stronger, more resilient economies

Ireland well represented @irishcongress and @ibec_irl as we prepare for our EU Presidency 🇮🇪 @DeptEnterprise

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Great to be in Mexico and building on the strong relationship between Ireland and Mexico 🇮🇪🤝🇲🇽 @IrishEmbMexico
Real opportunities ahead across trade, business and collaboration, looking forward to working even more closely together. @r_debarra @DeptEnterprise

[Irish Embassy Mexico 🇮🇪🇲🇽 @IrishEmbMexico]

La semana pasada, el Ministro @Alan_Dillon platicó con @Milenio, donde abordó las oportunidades de colaboración entre nuestros países en diversos sectores 🇲🇽🤝🇮🇪.

Encuentra la entrevista completa en la versión impresa de hoy y en https://t.co/cK4MHcT624

[Irish Embassy Mexico 🇮🇪🇲🇽 @IrishEmbMexico]

Recordamos la historia compartida entre Irlanda y México en los sitios relacionados con el #BatallóndeSanPatricio, en compañía del Ministro @Alan_Dillon.

Lugares que simbolizan la amistad duradera entre nuestros países 🇮🇪🇲🇽

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

A fantastic week across Central America and Mexico celebrating St Patrick’s Day, meeting great people, and strengthening the partnerships that continue to grow Ireland’s global connections. 🇮🇪🌎

#stpatricksday #mexico #ireland #guatemala

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Wrapping up my St Patrick’s Day programme in Central America. In Mexico I met Vice Ministers José Luis Samaniego & Luis Rosendo on circular economy and SMEs.

Ireland - Mexico ties are continually growing. 🇮🇪🤝🇲🇽

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Busy start to my trip to Mexico City 🇲🇽

🏢 Opened Stripe’s expanded Mexico City office.
📊 Met the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade.
📁 Hosted roundtable with Irish companies including Smurfit Westrock and Megron.

[Irish Embassy Mexico 🇮🇪🇲🇽 @IrishEmbMexico]

Yesterday, Minister @Alan_Dillon of Ireland's @DeptEnterprise began his visit to Guatemala and Mexico 🇬🇹🇲🇽.

Throughout this week, he will meet with representatives from both countries to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, sustainability, and sports.

[Eco Powered Cabinets / Epipen Kits. @EPCDarrenForde]

Thinking outside the box!!

New Life Saving Patent Pending Initiative!
15 Different But Specific Businesses /Names signed up so far !

Official launch End of March.
National & International Media already on Board !!

#EcoPoweredCabinets.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Welcome news that Government has today approved the new Regional Airports Programme 2026 - 2030, securing the future of Ireland West Airport Knock.

Knock remains in the Programme, with a fair step - down funding model that supports continued growth beyond 1 million passengers.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Today I launched Ireland’s 2nd Circular Economy Strategy.

This plan will transform how we use materials and resources, cut waste, boost productivity, and create more sustainable jobs in every part of our country.

You can read the full strategy here: https://t.co/m4YSPyY0NL

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Great to meet entrepreneurs from across Ireland at New Frontiers Connect last week

🚀 500+ supported nationwide, 66 in the West, 13 progressing onto to Phase 2. Best of luck to all as you grow your businesses.

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

A real practical method of cutting down on single use plastics. Get in contact with the @nfgws to find out how to have one installed in your local area ⬇️

[National Federation of Group Water Schemes @nfgws]

💧The Drinking Water Refill Station Project is making a big impact, cutting plastic♻️, boosting refill culture 🚰, and supporting sustainable communities🌍

GWS board member? Want your scheme to get involved?
👉 Find your Local Development Officer: https://t.co/CenmJ2U2g3
#NFGWS

[Alan Dillon @Alan_Dillon]

Delighted to launch the new Drinking Water Refill Station at Crucspullagadaun Loop Walk, Manulla this week 💧♻️

This is practical climate action - cutting single-use plastics while providing free, clean drinking water for the community.

@DeptCEE