Parliamentary questions

172. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs IDA Ireland expects to attract in 2026; the number of jobs attracted in each of the preceding five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45588/26]

173. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he has considered the findings of recent National Youth Council of Ireland's research highlighting concerns regarding AI-driven job displacement; whether he will examine the case for a structured National AI Workforce Transition Programme to proactively support affected workers; and if he will make a sta…

174. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current scaling-up supports in place for domestic companies; any additional measures being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45480/26]

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]

176. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the upcoming funding available under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF); the way in which DTIF has previously supported climate action projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45567/26]

177. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current supports and investment being provided to promote tourism in east Galway under the Ireland's Hidden Heartlands initiative; the plans to enhance tourism development and visitor numbers in the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45638/26]

178. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the role of his Department in the promotion of Irish business and State agency interests abroad through the Ireland houses diplomatic initiative; the engagement his Department has had to date with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the establishment of new Ireland houses; and if he will make a statement…

179. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline Ireland's position at recent meetings of the EU REACH Committee regarding restrictions on use of lead ammunition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44960/26]

180. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will comment on the development of the European Digital Omnibus particularly the recent agreement which may allow high-risk systems to operate uncategorised to December 2027 or August 2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38320/26]

181. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key issues discussed and the main themes arising from Ireland's participation in the recent D9+ ministerial meeting; the way in which these discussions will inform Ireland's priorities in advance of its forthcoming EU Presidency [45507/26]

182. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the communications his Department has had with the CCPC following the announcement of Ireland's second largest ticket selling platform going into liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45613/26]

183. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which he is supporting companies to adapt to AI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45432/26]

184. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when he expects to receive a report from the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45433/26]

185. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to ensure that there is increased resources and public expenditure directed towards State bodies that regulate the rapidly expanding AI industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40662/26]

186. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports he is considering to assist with the development of hotels in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45438/26]

187. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on his engagements with stakeholders in relation to Dunguaire Castle in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44949/26]

188. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to bolster the tourism potential of County Mayo. [45650/26]

189. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to simplify regulation and improve the ease of doing business in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45440/26]

190. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is seeking advice or acting on the dangers and potential harms of social media algorithms; and if he has sought to ensure algorithm transparency in the development and outcomes of algorithm usage for consumers. [33367/26]

191. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider the development of region-specific labour market monitoring, including Cork county, as part of a labour market tracking mechanism to identify emerging risks by AI in real time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45646/26]

192. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the initiatives he is taking on the cost of doing business, especially for the SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45435/26]

193. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which gradual adoption of AI by businesses is being encouraged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45436/26]

194. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of general employment permits, critical skills employment permits, and associated appeal applications received in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to data in 2026; the number of application approvals and rejections in the same period; the current average processing times for general employment permits,…

195. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the recent fuel increases, the supports that will be made available for machinery contractors not engaged in agriculture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45656/26]

196. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific additional financial supports that will be introduced in 2026 and 2027 to assist in the development of enterprise centres in view of their importance in providing workspace for start-up businesses and SMEs, and the contribution from same to the overall economy particularly in rural areas; and if he wil…