454. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details on the €15 million package for rural pubs; and the way in which the package will work. [74202/26]
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253. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding support mechanisms being considered for pubs that are geographically deemed ineligible for the €15 million support scheme for rural pubs that was announced in budget 2027. [72172/26]
256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the mechanisms in place in relation to the €15 million announced in budget 2027 for rural pubs (details supplied); and if there is a timeline for the full details of this scheme to be announced. [72166/26]
10. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the current review of the Memorandum of Understanding between the IDA and Enterprise Ireland which is currently being undertaken by the agencies; and how this review might influence how these two agencies collaborate going forward. [66802/26]
17. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to previous parliamentary questions the initiatives he or his Department or associated State agencies have taken to encourage prospective new owners to establish a business at the former (details supplied). [66907/26]
19. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to support Irish enterprises facing rising global cost pressures, supply chain volatility and geopolitical uncertainty; and the specific supports being developed for SMEs to maintain competitiveness in the current economic climate. [66780/26]
38. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a progress update on the Government's efforts to assist start-ups become scale-ups; the policy actions being undertaken to deliver this; and the way in which progress is being measured. [66867/26]
57. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on the number of jobs currently supported by Enterprise Ireland in each of the midlands counties. [66655/26]
71. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to help small businesses contend with rising employment costs. [66932/26]
72. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department is considering to support the Irish craft industry in Budget 2027. [66929/26]
228. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific measures are being considered to assist long-established family businesses in rural communities with succession planning, digitalisation, energy efficiency and rising operating costs. [66961/26]
232. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the growth and sustainability loan scheme (GSLS) will reopen for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66903/26]
1070. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the recommendations included in the Cost of Business Advisory Forum Report; the impact these recommendations will have on the cost of business for small and medium enterprises; whether recommendations from this report are being considered in the context of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…
189. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide, for each year since 2012, the number of Microfinance Ireland loan applications submitted through the local enterprise office network and directly to Microfinance Ireland; the number and percentage approved under each route; the reasons for any material difference in approval rates between the two channels; and if he …
252. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an assessment has been undertaken of the impact of import delays and regulatory processing times at ports and airports on small and medium sized enterprises importing perishable products; the supports available to affected businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52978/26]
253. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to establishing a cross-departmental trade facilitation mechanism or trader support service to assist businesses encountering operational difficulties involving multiple State agencies during the importation of goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/26]
262. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the retail sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53461/26]
82. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that a company (details supplied) has entered liquidation; the measures in place to support those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51958/26]
148. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the work of the Finance for Scaling Implementation Group. [49950/26]
149. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has considered the feasibility and potential value of State agencies or funds investing more in public share purchases of Irish scale-ups as a means of incentivising the greater use of IPOs as a financing mechanising for scaling Irish enterprises. [49951/26]
269. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of grow digital vouchers granted to businesses in 2025 and to date in 2026, by county. [48454/26]
287. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline any measures the Government plans to introduce to support the survival of pubs that do not serve hot food; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47178/26]
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]
142. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is exploring new measures to assist with the cost of doing business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45347/26]
156. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an update on the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45349/26]