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Paul Murphy Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1057. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify the situation regarding the alumina plant in County Limerick; the steps being taken to ensure materials being exported are not being used for military purposes; and the steps being taken to protect the workers of the plant. [58157/26]
Ruairí Ó Murchú Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1058. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the plans for development by the IDA on lands a locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58310/26]
Sinéad Gibney Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1059. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of dual-use goods exports to Israel for the period 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026, in tabular form. [58496/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1060. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the expected timeline for the completion of the review of furniture fire regulations; if his Department has assessed the implications of the UK's proposed move to a smoulder-test-based regime for Irish manufacturers and consumers; if Ireland will seek to align with the emerging UK and wider European approach to flame retardants; and…
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1061. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has assessed the environmental impacts of continued reliance on petrochemical polyurethane foam and associated flame retardants; the measures he is considering to support manufacturers using natural and lower-impact upholstery materials so that they are not disadvantaged by costly product-specific testing requirements; the way…
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1062. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of his Department’s budget for the EU Presidency; the details of any planned gifts for attendees and dignitaries; details of any branded merchandise purchased; the details of events planned by his Department throughout the duration of the Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58605/2…
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1063. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58623/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1064. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his aegis’ in preparation for Oireachtas committees since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58641/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1065. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever used in reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58659/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1066. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he uses personal emails for Government business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58677/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1067. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he uses an app (details supplied) for Government business; if the automatic deletion of messages function is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58695/26]
John Brady Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1068. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the details of the messaging providers downloaded on his Ministerial phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58713/26]
John Clendennen Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1069. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the proposed reform of the Local Enterprise Offices; the details of the proposed reforms; the timeline for implementation of the proposed reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58754/26]
John Clendennen Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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.…
Conor D McGuinness Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1071. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of IDA Ireland client companies, IDA-supported jobs and IDA site visits in each county in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [58878/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1072. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and value of Enterprise Ireland supports approved for companies in each county in each of the past ten years, together with the number of jobs created and sustained, in tabular form. [58879/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1073. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and value of grants approved by each local enterprise office in each local authority area in each of the past ten years, broken down by scheme, together with the number of jobs created and sustained, in tabular form. [58880/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1074. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) the measures he has taken to investigate these breaches and ensure workers are protected in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59070/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1075. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) if he has met the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59071/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1076. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) the engagement he has had with the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59072/26]
Eoghan Kenny Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1077. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied with the resourcing and ability of the WRC to investigate and enforce compliance of employment law in workplaces across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59073/26]
Peter Roche Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1078. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to provide more grants targeted at creating employment or by directing investment to lesser developed areas to provide suitable employment opportunities in Galway East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59127/26]
Peter Roche Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1079. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports being considered for independent retailers in Galway East facing increased labour, insurance and energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59128/26]
Peter Roche Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1080. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify the regional distribution of enterprise and employment funding under programmes announced by his Department and to prioritise providing equal funding to all areas, including Galway east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59129/26]
Peter Roche Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
1081. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the criteria used by Enterprise Ireland and other enterprise support agencies in determining eligibility for enhanced grant aid or other regional investment supports based on geographic location; whether County Galway or parts thereof are excluded from enhanced funding schemes on the basis of economic indicators or regional classificat…