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Pa Daly Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
295. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding all actions in each of the Climate Action Plans 2021 to 2025 under the remit of his Department; to provide a breakdown of the legacy actions remaining, broken down by the year of the climate action plan they were initially included in; and the estimated timelines for completion, in tabular form. [54627/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
296. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of posts flagged by each ‘trusted flagger’ each month since they received their status, in tabular form. [54682/26]
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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 …
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
190. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether the Health and Safety Authority will issue updated guidance to employers on protecting outdoor workers from solar ultraviolet radiation exposure, in view of outdoor workers receiving two to three times more UV exposure than indoor workers and skin cancer remaining the most common cancer in Ireland; and if he will make a s…
Brendan Smith Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
191. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the range of topics covered and the outcome of his discussions in Cork with the Members of the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53874/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
245. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps that are being taken to address/control overpricing in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53593/26]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
246. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he considered any measures to incentivise licensed premises and manufacturers pricing non-alcoholic drinks at a more competitive price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52632/26]
Aidan Farrelly Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
247. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the estimated cost in 2027 if the budget for the Strategic Air Access Fund was doubled. [52654/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
248. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the operating costs of each IDA office worldwide, by location in 2025 and for the first six months of 2026, in tabular form. [52718/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
249. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the operating costs of each Enterprise Ireland office worldwide, by location in 2025 and for the first six months of 2026, in tabular form. [52719/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Paul Lawless Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Barry Ward Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
254. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occur…
Barry Ward Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
255. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the reporting requirements for people that die or are seriously injured in road traffic incidents when their trip was for work purposes; if it is required that employers report these instances to the Health and Safety Authority under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occur…
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
256. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when his Department's investigation into exports by a company (details supplied) to Russia will be published; the reason no firm date has been given despite repeated commitments that the investigation was "nearing finalisation" or would conclude "within a number of weeks"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53248/26]
Ken O'Flynn Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
257. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify the discrepancy between the originally reported figure of 83% of exports by a company (details supplied) going to Russia and the revised figure of approximately 45%, as identified during his Department's investigation; the date on which this discrepancy was discovered; if his Department is satisfied that the corrected figure …
Michael Fitzmaurice Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
258. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the evidence, including any evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, economic assessment or statistical analysis, underpinning the policy of providing a 1% interest rate discount on loans (details supplied); whether the Department has assessed whether the discount improves loan performance, repayment rates, business survival or employ…
Richard Boyd Barrett Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
259. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the estimated total output of CO2 by all companies operating in Ireland in each of the years 2024, 2025, and to date in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53390/26]
Seán Kyne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
260. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details of all grant schemes currently available through his Department for which individuals or community groups are eligible to apply; the purpose of each grant scheme; the eligibility criteria; the application process; the opening and closing dates for application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53415/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
261. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the SME sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53460/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
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]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
263. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the tourism and hospitality sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53462/26]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Enterprise
264. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to boost Ireland's competitiveness since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53463/26]