435. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has assessed the relative cost-effectiveness of investing in graduate retention initiatives compared to the recruitment of overseas skilled workers under the employment permit system. [60962/25]
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436. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the grants or supports available for 3-phase electric in a commercial setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60987/25]
437. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has been made aware of a company (details supplied) having entered receivership; if his Department has engaged with the Ireland based operators of the company to offer support and assistance to the affected employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61026/25]
438. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the work being undertaken by his Department to secure new employment at a facility (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61027/25]
439. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 386 of 30 September 2025, if he or his Department or associated State agencies have facilitated site visits for prospective new owners of a former factory (details supplied) at Carrickmacross; the efforts being made to ensure that a new employer is secured for the premises; and if he will make a sta…
440. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is confident that his Department will publish an action plan to promote collective bargaining by the end of 2025; if there will be a timeline setting out specific actions to increase collective bargaining coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61147/25]
441. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he can confirm the future use of IDA lands (details supplied) with Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61167/25]
442. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the sharp decline in business confidence among mid-sized Irish firms (from 81% to 60%) with energy costs, skills shortages and regulation cited as principal constraints, if he will provide a regional breakdown, including the Cork-Munster area, of firms indicating plans to reduce investment or hiring in the next 12months; the …
443. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a breakdown of all spending on external communications and media, by company, including the amount spent and purpose of spend, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [61211/25]
444. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61274/25]
445. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the engagements between his Department and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61292/25]
446. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will provide contact details for a phone line (details supplied) given the only communication option is via email; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/25]
447. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed progress report regarding the industrial relations provisions in respect The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61340/25]
448. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration has been given to introducing statutory paid leave for workers who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks’ gestation; if his Department has examined international best practice in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61378/25]
449. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department provides guidance or recommendations to employers on introducing compassionate or bereavement leave policies for pregnancy loss in the workplace; and if there are plans to develop a national policy in this regard. [61379/25]
450. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consultations have taken place with trade unions and employer bodies regarding the need for statutory leave following pregnancy loss; and if he will provide details of any such engagements. [61381/25]
451. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consultations have taken place with trade unions and employer bodies regarding the need for statutory leave following pregnancy loss; and if he will provide details of any such engagements. [61404/25]
452. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of current suspensions of involuntary strike-offs by the Companies Registration Office; the number of cases pending; and the number of companies that have been struck off since (details supplied); the steps being taken to ensure compliance with annual return obligations under the Companies Act 2014; and if he will make a s…
453. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at Enterprise Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61431/25]
454. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at IDA Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61432/25]
455. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports being made available to workers affected by a receivership (details supplied) particularly those based in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61483/25]
456. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with the Roscommon Chamber of Commerce following recent reports of economic distress; the supports being considered to revitalise local enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61484/25]
457. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will provide contact information for a person in the sport and cultural employment permit section (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61636/25]
458. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of foresight or future planning that operates within his Department; who is responsible for long-term planning; the input these individuals or teams have into Departmental policy and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61660/25]
459. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 25 September 2025, for further information on the number of businesses in Cork city and Cork county that submitted appeals for the increased cost of business grand and the power up grant due to being miscategorised; if all payments have been made; and if he will make a statement on the …