691. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has engaged with small breweries and independent hospitality businesses regarding the impact of restrictions on draught serving measures; if he will consider their requests for greater flexibility in the interest of both fairness and responsible alcohol service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45801/25]
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692. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the increased cost of business grant and power up grant; if dentists that have retail aspects are categorised in the same way as opticians and pharmacies in terms of the appeal system for businesses that were originally misclassified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45826/25]
693. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if dental practices that engage in retail sales are eligible for the ICOB 2 and power up grants under the reclassification appeal process, given that opticians and pharmacists are included; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45873/25]
694. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if dental clinics qualify for the ICOB 2 and Power Up grants given they have retail sales; if not, the reasons for their exclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45944/25]
695. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of residential properties currently listed as short-term rentals on platforms (details supplied); and the percentage of these properties that are located in areas designated as RPZ. [46256/25]
696. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of youth unemployment at 12.2% more than double the national average, the steps the Government will take to prevent a lost generation. [46263/25]
697. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 will come into effect, whether the provisions of the Act will apply retrospectively to the date it was signed by the President; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46312/25]
698. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his attention has been drawn to concerns of business owners that engage in trade with the United States in view of the increased pressure and uncertainty posed by tariffs; the additional supports been considered to support this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46313/25]
699. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the total funding allocated to County Louth under this Department from 2023 to date, per year in tabular form. [46355/25]
700. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of companies registered as companies limited by guarantee at the end of 2024; the number of persons employed directly by companies registered as companies limited by guarantee at the end of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46366/25]
701. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide the details and addresses of all properties in the ownership of the Department that are absolved from paying commercial rates to the relevant local authority of the location that the property is in; to provide a similar list of properties for agencies or bodies under its remit that are also absolved from commercial rates, i…
702. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if it is his intention to require employers to furnish references to employees upon request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46454/25]
703. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress that has been made on the review of the eligibility criteria for the insolvency payment scheme, which Bill was referred to the OPC on 31 May 2024, it was listed as a priority for drafting during the Autumn term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46473/25]
704. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the details of the average processing time for employment permit appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46593/25]
705. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his position on the development of new cruise berths in Dublin; and his views on the way in which this could support the growth of cruise tourism and wider economic benefits. [46661/25]
706. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the assessment carried out on the economic contribution of cruise tourism to Ireland, including the potential to triple passenger numbers to over 600,000 annually;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46663/25]
707. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which the development of additional cruise capacity at Dublin Port will support job creation in the tourism and hospitality sectors; and if he will outline the discussions that have taken place with stakeholders on maximising these opportunities. [46664/25]
708. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of applications and approvals for the grow digital voucher in each of the 12 months from September 2024 to August 2025, in tabular form. [46688/25]
709. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps that Failte Ireland are taking to promote Christmas food markets; and the budget allocation for the promotion of these types of markets. [46722/25]
710. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE inspectors by grade working in the Workplace Relations Commission in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form; and if this number will be further increased before end of year 2025 [46723/25]
711. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to hold online sellers and marketplaces, including those based outside Ireland, to the same standards and regulation as Irish retailers who sell consumer goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46747/25]
712. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he plans to adopt solutions to address gaps in compliance by online sellers of consumer goods; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that established Irish retailers who follow the rules face an unfair disadvantage as certain third-country traders avoid costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46748/25]
713. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans for a digital awareness campaign to inform online shoppers about their consumer rights and relevant health, safety and environmental issues ahead of Cyber Week and Black Friday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46749/25]
714. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has taken steps to engage with the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland to ensure compliance and enforcement of advertising standards on digital platforms selling goods to Irish consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46750/25]
715. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken in Ireland ahead of the festive shopping season to tackle the surge in low value imports, as highlighted by the European Commission in their E-Commerce Communication in February 2025 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46751/25]