Government seeks to beef up Ireland's competitiveness

New powers for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission planned as Micheál Martin hosts competitiveness summit 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is hosting the competitiveness summit on Monday along with Tánaiste Simon Harris and enterprise minister Peter Burke. File picture: Cate McCurry/PA

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to be given new powers and there will be a significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a range of measures aimed at boosting competitiveness.

On Monday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is hosting a competitiveness summit along with Tánaiste Simon Harris and enterprise minister Peter Burke as trade talks between the EU and US enter a crucial phase.