45. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an assessment has been undertaken of the impact that continued increases in the living wage will have on labour-intensive sectors such as retail, hospitality and other consumer-facing industries; and if he will outline any planned supports to assist businesses in adapting to these increases. [67455/26]
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46. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has engaged with the Low Pay Commission regarding concerns that the current methodology for calculating the living wage, based on 60% of median earnings, may disproportionately reflect earnings levels in high-paying multinational and technology sectors; and whether a review of the methodology is under consideration. [67454/26]
47. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to encourage employers to recruit and retain younger workers in the retail sector; and whether targeted incentives are under consideration as part of Budget 2027. [67453/26]
48. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has carried out an analysis of the effect of rising labour costs on employment levels and investment decisions within the retail sector; and the way in which concerns regarding the future viability of jobs in regional retail businesses are being addressed. [67451/26]
49. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has carried out an analysis of the effect of rising labour costs on employment levels and investment decisions within the retail sector and how concerns regarding the future viability of jobs in regional retail businesses are being addressed. [67450/26]
50. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures are being considered in Budget 2027 to support the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Irish-owned retailers, particularly those operating in regional towns and cities, in light of increasing labour costs and regulatory burdens. [67449/26]
52. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason reported warnings from officials (details supplied) about the potential end use of weapons were overlooked in the approval of dual-use exports to armaments companies with links to the Israeli military. [67631/26]
53. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment following the recent publication of an FOI request from his Department (details supplied) about the export of dual-use goods to armaments companies with ties to the Israeli military, to provide all documents and memos related to this approval, [67592/26]
2. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if, in the interest of transparency, he will instruct his Department to publish the original unedited report (details supplied) on the value of data centres to Ireland. [67206/26]
3. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason a recent report (details supplied) published by his Department on the economic impact of data centres in Ireland did not address the net impact on the economy of increased costs of energy caused by data centres, the opportunity cost of supporting data centres instead of other infrastructure or sustainability targets on wat…
4. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with the management of a company (details supplied) regarding reports of increased cabin crew redundancies in Dublin and Cork; and the steps he is taking to protect jobs; and ensure meaningful consultation with workers and their representatives. [67207/26]
5. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the way in which his Department will address the challenges outlined in a recent report (details supplied). [67208/26]
6. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the successor to the current regional enterprise plan for the west will be launched; and whether additional measures are being considered to support enterprise development in regional and rural areas. [67196/26]
7. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on the implementation of the Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity. [66657/26]
8. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress made on adjusting the mandate of Enterprise Ireland to better support small indigenous exporters; and the specific changes being considered. [66665/26]
9. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on any engagement he has had with stakeholders, including hospitality and local government sectors on the introduction of an accommodation tax-levy. [66683/26]
10. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the current review of the Memorandum of Understanding between the IDA and Enterprise Ireland which is currently being undertaken by the agencies; and how this review might influence how these two agencies collaborate going forward. [66802/26]
11. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has plans to simplify and streamline the regulatory requirements in the hospitality sector. [66815/26]
12. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to confirm the progress that has been made toward introducing statutory paid leave for early pregnancy loss/miscarriage; and when it is envisioned such a scheme would become operational. [66725/26]
13. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details of the communication he has had to date with the new owners of a company (details supplied) which employs 1,100 workers in New Ross, County Wexford; if he will give assurances to all employees that their jobs are secure; the plans the new owners have for the company; and if he will undertake to visit New Ross and mee…
14. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on the number of jobs currently supported by IDA Ireland in each of the midland counties. [66656/26]
15. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a progress update on the Government's Market Diversification Strategy. [66862/26]
16. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the measures, if any, he has taken or intends to take to implement the will of the Dáil as expressed in its resolution of 14 July 2026 on protecting the copyright of Irish artists in the era of Artificial Intelligence. [66672/26]
17. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to previous parliamentary questions the initiatives he or his Department or associated State agencies have taken to encourage prospective new owners to establish a business at the former (details supplied). [66907/26]
18. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the supports available to communities included in the Wild Atlantic Way initiative. [66482/26]