Mayo TD welcomes successful Space Strategy report

Minister Alan Dillon has welcomed the publication of Ireland’s National Space Strategy report, pointing to another year of significant progress for the country’s space industry.

The Fourth Progress Report on Ireland’s National Space Strategy for Enterprise 2019–2025 outlines continued expansion in the sector, driven by innovation, increased Government investment, and strong collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). 

Welcoming the report, the Mayo TD said,

"Ireland’s space sector continues to grow in scale and international reputation, driven by the strength of our innovative enterprises and our long-standing partnership with the European Space Agency.

"Ireland’s €170 million commitment to ESA programmes to 2030, agreed at the Council of Ministers in November 2025, will support the continued expansion of space-focused enterprises in the years ahead."

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Government investment in the Irish space sector increased significantly in 2024, with €32.17 million allocated to programmes with the European Space Agency (ESA). This represents a 43% increase since the launch of the Strategy in 2019. 

In 2024, Irish companies and researchers secured 55 ESA contracts valued at €24.56 million.

Minister Dillion has said he looks to Ireland's next phase in space strategy with ambition and confidence.

"Our companies, researchers and innovators have shown that Ireland can lead in this rapidly evolving sector, and the Government will continue to back that ambition with investment, partnership, and a clear strategic vision for the years ahead."

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