Parliamentary questions

562. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional steps that Tourism Ireland will take to increase the number of US and UK tourists coming to Ireland during 2026. [18690/26]

563. Deputy Charles Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether employment permit applicants in the manufacturing sector are covered by a sectoral employment order; whether applicants in the manufacturing sector are subjected to the same rates of pay and obligations as applicants in the construction sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18740/26]

564. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding the most recent research that was carried out into best practice and workplace governance regarding driving for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18780/26]

565. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any engagement he has had with the RSA to ensure that their handbook in relation to safe driving for work practices (details supplied) is consistently updated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18781/26]

566. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding any additional work being done in his Department that seeks to improve safety measures in relation to driving for work practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18782/26]

567. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions he has taken to prevent price gouging in the prices of petrol, diesel and home heating oil following reports of suppliers raising prices as a result of the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18784/26]

568. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the powers the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has to investigate potential price gouging by fuel suppliers; the actions the CCPC has taken to date to investigate and price gouging in the prices of petrol, diesel and home heating oil following the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East;…

569. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an update can be provided for a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18814/26]

570. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total anticipated costs associated with his foreign travel for St Patrick's Day; the delegation size; and if a breakdown can be provided on these costs including on accommodation and flights. [18890/26]

571. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if in view of recent increases in oil prices (details supplied), he has had any engagement with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to request that they investigate price-gouging among suppliers; if not, whether he intends to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18974/26]

572. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has conducted any assessment on the viability of introducing a universal basic income model including the financial costs of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19030/26]

573. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his response to concerns (details supplied) in relation to short-term lets. [19089/26]

574. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if, in relation to the Industrial Relations Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers Bill 2021, he can clarify whether the Government will provide a money message should the Bills Office decide it needs one; if they can outline separately what measures the Government are taking to add…

575. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider establishing a national Exporter Recognition Symbol that Irish exporting firms could display at their premises, to highlight their contribution to the Irish economy and promote public awareness of Ireland’s export-led growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19248/26]

576. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider incorporating a public-facing Exporter Recognition Scheme into the implementation of Ireland’s Trade and Investment Strategy 2022–2026, to help promote Ireland’s trading reputation domestically as well as internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19249/26]

577. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department or any body under it’s aegis made a disclosure under Revenue's recent disclosure opportunity to regularise misclassification of self-employment; if so, to provide details of the numbers of workers affected and the amount paid to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19495/26]

578. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will confirm whether the State has formally designated the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland as the national competent authority for the purposes of implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products; the measures that have been taken to inform…

579. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will investigate issues of alleged price gouging from gas and oil companies since the escalation of violence in the Middle East; the steps his Department will take to combat this rise in home heating oil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19591/26]

580. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider mandating the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to set up a system that requires real time price reporting by service stations to allow for transparency in fuel pricing, and for consumers to be better aware of competitive pricing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1961…

581. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason there is no single, national register of verified accessible tourism attractions and accommodation, despite Ireland’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; if he will commit to establishing such a register to support inclusive tourism and informed travel planni…

582. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether accommodation supply is now recognised as core tourism infrastructure; how inclusive and sustainable tourism can be delivered without sufficient, affordable and accessible places for visitors to stay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19651/26]

583. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement his Department has had with the European Commission regarding the implementation of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, including discussions on whether the list of prohibited practices under Article 5 of that Act may require further review in light of rapidly developing artificial intelligence tech…

584. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the actions his Department is taking, in conjunction with relevant regulators and Departments, to address potential price gouging by energy providers in light of the recent unprecedented increases in oil, diesel and gas prices linked to tensions and conflict in the Middle East; whether any monitoring or regulatory…

585. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his current plans to deal with price gouging occurring by certain fuel providers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20161/26]

586. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the current status and expected timeline for the progression of the Protection of Employees (Employers' Insolvency) (Amendment) Bill 2025 (Bill No. 28 of 2025); the anticipated date for its completion of remaining Seanad Éireann stages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20204/26]