Ireland’s export controls framework is under review in a new government publication covering activity throughout 2024. The Export Controls Ireland annual report provides an official overview of controls applied during the year ending 31 December 2024.
Published by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment on 24 October 2025, the report is issued under the Control of Exports Act 2023. It gives businesses, policymakers and other interested parties a central reference point for Ireland’s export control activities.
Export Controls Ireland report covers 2024 activity
The Control of Exports Annual Report 2024 focuses on the operation of Ireland’s export control system during the calendar year. Export controls are designed to regulate the movement of certain goods, technology and other items from Ireland, particularly where their transfer may raise security, safety or international-policy concerns.
The publication covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2024 and is presented as an overview of export control activity under the relevant legislation. The report is available through gov.ie in both English and Irish.
Why the report matters to Irish businesses
Companies involved in international trade may need to understand whether their products, software, technical information or destinations fall within export-control requirements. The annual report is therefore relevant to exporters, compliance teams, legal advisers and organisations working with sensitive technologies or controlled goods.
- It records the government’s export-control activity for 2024.
- It supports transparency around the operation of the Control of Exports Act 2023.
- It provides an official source for businesses reviewing export compliance responsibilities.
- It is relevant to Ireland’s wider trade, security and international-policy framework.
Government publication available on gov.ie
The report was published by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, one of the key departments supporting Ireland’s enterprise and trade policy. Businesses seeking practical guidance should consult the official publication and obtain specialist advice where export-control obligations may apply.
The report is listed as a government publication rather than a standalone policy announcement. Its purpose is to provide an annual account of export-control activities for the reporting period.
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What exporters should consider
Publication of the 2024 report is a useful reminder that export compliance should form part of a company’s international-trade processes. Exporters should assess the nature of their goods or technology, the intended destination, the end user and any applicable licensing requirements before completing a transaction.
Relevant organisations may also monitor updates from gov.ie and the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, particularly when operating in sectors connected to advanced technology, defence, dual-use items or sensitive international markets.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Export Controls Annual Report 2024?
It is a government publication outlining export-control activities in Ireland during the period 1 January to 31 December 2024.
Which department published the report?
The report was published by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
Where can the report be accessed?
The English and Irish versions are available through the relevant publication page on gov.ie.
When was it published?
The publication date listed by the department is 24 October 2025.
For exporters, the key takeaway is clear: the Export Controls Ireland report offers an official record of 2024 activity and an important reference for organisations reviewing their international-trade compliance procedures.
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