The Embassy of Ireland in France and the Consulate General of Ireland in Lyon work closely with Irish state agencies to promote trade, tourism and inward investment.
France is Ireland's:
- 3rd largest market for Irish indigenous company exports (after US & UK);
- 2nd largest global market for food and drinks; first for seafood and lamb.
- 4th largest source of inward investment by number of companies. The IDA- supported French presence in Ireland is in many sectors, including engineering, financial services, luxury cosmetics, etc.
- 4th largest tourism market
The Ambassador chairs the local market team. We can:
- Support Irish companies who want to find and access new markets and help with resolving commercial difficulties where possible.
- Provide general advice on doing business locally and, through our network of contacts, pursue export and investment opportunities that will benefit Ireland
- Work to secure market access for Irish products in key sectors in high-growth and emerging markets.
Working with the right expertise in relevant state agencies is part of our successful strategy.
Bord Bia
The Irish food board, known as Bord Bia, acts as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers and existing and potential customers throughout the world. Bord Bia has a network of overseas offices including here in Paris.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland (EI) is the government organisation responsible for developing and growing Irish enterprises in world markets. With offices in Paris and Lyon, it also has a network of nine regional offices throughout Ireland and over 30 international locations.
IDA Ireland
Ireland's inward investment promotion agency, IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is responsible for attracting and developing foreign investment.
Tourism Ireland
Tourism Ireland markets the island of Ireland as a holiday destination overseas. It devises and implements world-class marketing programmes and provides industry partners with opportunities to market their own products and services alongside Tourism Ireland overseas. They have an office in Paris.
