176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Ireland has developed a national implementation plan for the transitional customs system ahead of the EU customs data hub becoming operational; and when this plan will be published. [72738/25]
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177. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if Ireland intends to adopt a national handling fee for small parcels during the transition period as part of the EU Customs Reform Package, and if so, what its proposed level will be. [72739/25]
178. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress of inter-institutional negotiations on the EU customs reform package, the expected timeline for agreement; and if implementation is still feasible by 2026 under the transitional framework. [72740/25]
179. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to increase the inheritance tax threshold from €400,000 to €500,000 to account for increased asset values in both Agriculture and residential homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72973/25]
180. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the total number of homes and total value of homes that have been bulk purchased and subject to the higher rate of stamp duty since the higher rate was introduced and since the start of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72985/25]
181. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the process for determining the best use of the €4 billion received from the IMF in the form of special drawing rights (SDRs) in 2021; the rationale for storing it as with the Central Bank as ‘external reserve assets’; the other options that were available to the Irish State in relation to the €4 billion received; and if he will make a statement o…
182. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the number of notifications received (details supplied) in each year since 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73213/25]
183. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the arrangements/protocol between the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73216/25]
184. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation how he intends to ensure that the revised National Development Plan and Budget 2026 implementation delivers visible improvements in core public services such as housing, health, transport and education in the Midlands region, particularly Longford and Westmeath. [72625/25]
185. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide a breakdown, by county, of additional capital funding arising from Budget 2026, with specific figures for Longford and Westmeath, and the projected impact on regional employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72626/25]
186. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the names of companies that are currently on the Office of Government Procurement framework for the provision of cleaning staff to Civil Services; when each contract with each company is due to expire, in tabular form. [72771/25]
187. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the four legacy actions due, as outlined in the quarter 1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress to date; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement o…
188. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the NDP review and the €500 million allocated to the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment under the ICN fund; what this allocation will fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72993/25]
189. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the circumstances in which each Government Department, State agency or semi-State agency can allow employees to stay on in employment beyond retirement age. [73127/25]
190. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the funding streams currently available for the development and enhancement of lakeside and lakeshore recreational amenities, particularly around Lough Owel, Lough Ree and Lough Ennell; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72629/25]
191. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether caravan parks that cater to tourists receive guidance or certification relating to fire safety, and whether a national accreditation system is planned. [72655/25]
192. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he plans to introduce a right to repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72918/25]
193. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if the Government has assessed the level of AI adoption among Irish SMEs and retailers; and the supports that will be introduced to help small businesses safely integrate AI tools. [72741/25]
194. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the detailed timeline for the establishment of the national AI office due by 2 August 2026; and the key milestones, including any interim goals ahead of its official establishment. [72742/25]
195. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence will be operational; if joint establishment of a sandbox with another member state would be considered; the sectors that will be prioritised; and when Irish SMEs will be able to apply to participate. [72743/25]
196. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when national guidance will be issued to Irish businesses on adoption of the EU general-purpose AI code of practice and its accompanying guidelines; and whether a national implementation date has been identified. [72744/25]
197. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the new steps Fáilte Ireland will take in 2026 to promote water sport tourism within Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72775/25]
198. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the two legacy actions due, as outlined in the Q1 2025 progress report (details supplied); to outline which actions they are; the reason for the delay; the state of the progress; and a timeline for completion, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72939/25]
199. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the SME sector during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73142/25]
200. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the retail sector during 2025; his priorities for 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73143/25]