The Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton departs on a trade mission to Gulf States and India today.
Bruton will spend nine days on the trade and investment tour with 63 Irish companies.
The tour will visit seven cities - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, New Delhi and Mumbai.
The Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland trip includes a total of 53 meetings and events aimed at supporting jobs in Ireland.