Parliamentary questions

77. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details of the number of legal actions against his Department that have been resolved without going to court in line with the 2023 State Litigation Principles; if his Department is fully applying the State Litigation Principles in seeking to resolve any current or outstanding legal actions; and if he will m…

78. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available for chartered ferry operators who provide tourism services to offshore islands in view of the recent fuel cost increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28868/26]

79. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for civil servants in his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28917/26]

80. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the flexible working and remote working policies in place for staff that work for any agencies under the remit of his Department; if there is any discrepancy in these policies based on seniority,; if this policy is under the control of the agency itself or if it is directed by the Department; and…

81. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if any review is ongoing in relation to his Department’s policy on flexible working and remote working for civil servants in his Department, particularly in the context of increased fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28954/26]

82. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give an update on the root causes analysis review under Delivering Homes, Building Communities of the NSAI certification process; the timeframe for its completion plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29195/26]

83. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give a update on the MMC Agrément Team plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29196/26]

84. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of MMC certificates issued by the NSA for each of the years 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29197/26]

85. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give an update on the NSAI engagement with the European Construction strategy, alignment with EU MMC standards plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29198/26]

469. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps Failte Ireland are taking to promote fishing tourism within the State. [28009/26]

470. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 2202 of 14 April 2026, to provide the exact asbestos concentrations levels (ppm or percentage) of asbestos found at a location (details supplied); the type of asbestos identified (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, and so on); the testing methodology and laboratory standards…

471. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28431/26]

472. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will review and amend the current eligibility criteria for general employment permits in light of ongoing labour shortages across key sectors; the extent to which his Department has assessed the impact of existing permit thresholds and conditions on employers' ability to recruit non-EEA workers; whether cons…

473. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of applications for general employment permits that have been refused in the past 12 months; the primary reasons for such refusals; and the sectors most affected; and if he will outline any planned policy changes to address skills and labour shortages where suitably qualified candidates are available fr…

474. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with employer representative bodies regarding difficulties in recruiting staff due to restrictive employment permit criteria; whether his Department is considering reforms to better align the permit system with current labour market demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …

475. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress made on each of the individual Programme for Government commitments assigned to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28656/26]

211. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to examine the case of a person (details supplied) who has been unable to renew their General Employment Permit due to the 50:50 non-EEA employee quota rule; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27716/26]

212. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to report on his Departments consultation on transposing the platform work directive; when his Department will complete the drafting process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27759/26]

222. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans his Department has to address public concerns in relation to the lack of pricing transparency on fuel station forecourts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27358/26]

223. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the preparations that are underway to implement the digital product passport under the EU Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation; the way consumers and SMEs will access and use the DPP; the supports that will be provided to businesses in priority sectors to ensure compliance; and if he will make a statement …

224. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the timeframe for the introduction of digital product passports for priority product categories, including textiles, furniture, tyres and mattresses; the enforcement mechanisms that will apply to ensure regulatory compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27555/26]

225. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify the export control, sanctions compliance and due diligence mechanisms that are in place to ensure that materials processed in the State are not indirectly contributing to the supply chains of entities associated with the Russian military or the prosecution of the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a stat…

226. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether any assessment has been undertaken of the ownership structure and trading activity of companies operating within the State, including those owned by entities subject to international sanctions regimes, to ensure full compliance with EU and Irish law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27559/26]

227. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the status of a work permit renewal application for a health care assistant (details supplied) caring for vulnerable clients; if he will expedite same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27352/26]

228. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the support that is available to barbers to access continuous professional development and upskilling; and whether incentives will be introduced to encourage participation in accredited training programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27391/26]