253. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment noting the success of the International Artificial Intelligence Summit in Dublin on 14 October 2026, if he would consider developing it as an annual event. [75193/26]
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349. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to increase tourism to the historically significant town of Ferns, County Wexford, particularly in the context of 2027 being the Year of the Normans. [68090/26]
354. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that have been undertaken by Government to support the agreement of international treaties on the development of artificial intelligence. [68221/26]
361. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that are in place, or his plans for measures, concerning the use of agentic AI with financial services and products in Ireland. [68222/26]
213. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the importance of digital infrastructure, including data centres, to the Irish economy. [66520/26]
214. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland's engagement with the European unified patents system; and his plans for a referendum to join the system. [66519/26]
250. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there is a specific policy within his Department that seeks to preclude those elected to local authorities from any boards that he may appoint; the rationale behind any such policy; the way in which it aligns with encouraging participation in local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52853/26]
251. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to commit to preparing legislation to not automatically exclude members of local authorities from consideration for appointment to State boards; and to set out the reasons such persons would be excluded. [52871/26]
79. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the practical supports or mentorship programmes in place to support SMEs in exploring AI adoption. [51946/26]
80. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if there are any moves toward the establishment of a single portal for grant applications that will assist SMEs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51947/26]
81. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports that are in place to help SMEs build cyber resilience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51948/26]
83. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide the amounts by which his Department or agencies within the aegis of his Department has that been defrauded as a result of a cyberattack; and the total amount which has been recovered for each of the years 2021 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [51982/26]
304. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of persons employed in Ireland in high tech construction; the way in which that sector is defined; and the contribution that this sector makes to the Irish economy. [51183/26]
305. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports in place to assist Irish businesses in using quantum computing to address enterprise opportunities and challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51184/26]
306. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the range of supports available to SMEs to make greater use of green technology. [51185/26]
272. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of complaints made by his Department to social media or online marketing companies about specific online posts or accounts for each year from 2020 to 2025, and to date in 2026. [48611/26]
67. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland's position regarding Irish and EU artificial intelligence and digital sovereignty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46392/26]
68. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland's position regarding Irish and EU data sovereignty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46393/26]
69. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the measures in place in Ireland to support the development of venture capital to invest in Irish start-ups. [46397/26]
168. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the strategies to support the development of Ireland’s beaches to support sustainable tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45345/26]
175. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on plans for a possible replacement industry pending the announced closure of a company (details supplied). [45344/26]
390. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the impact to date of tariffs imposed on Irish products by the current Trump Administration in the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45154/26]
410. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on plans for a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the Unified Patent Court System. [45872/26]
183. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider opening a trade office in Taipei, Taiwan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44782/26]
676. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures in place or that are being considered to assist SMEs when there are sudden spikes in energy prices. [41485/26]