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TDs ask ministers questions to get answers on the record, most of them in writing. Here is every one asked in the 34th Dáil, by the department it went to and the subject heading it was filed under. How questions work

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Brendan Smith Written 9 Jul 2025 · to Enterprise
34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 8 May 2025, when outstanding payments will issue in respect of applications under the 2024 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38042/25]
Barry Ward Written 8 Jul 2025 · to Enterprise
362. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will make a specific targeted provision for a scheme to support small businesses in providing baby changing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/25]
Seán Ó Fearghaíl Written 8 Jul 2025 · to Enterprise
367. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of the success of a business (details supplied), of the number of employees working in the facility and the number of visitors the facility attracts on an annual basis; the supports his Department is providing to the business to ensure its continued success; if he is aware of the limitations of the current retail pla…
Emer Currie Written 2 Jul 2025 · to Enterprise
79. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Government policy on increasing grant support for businesses as part of Ireland’s industrial strategy, including increased grants for SMEs to support green and digital transition and market diversification and a larger-scale grant for multinational companies; to outline any discussions at EU level aimed at enhancing Ireland’s …
Brendan Smith Written 25 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the concerns of employees at a company (details supplied), if he will ensure the best possible support is provided by his Department and the industrial promotion agencies to secure the maximum possible level of employment in that company and protect the best interests of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
Emer Currie Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
357. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment on reaching an agreement to implement a resolution regarding the ICOB and power up grant appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33738/25]
John Clendennen Oral 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
12. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if usage data relating to the National Enterprise Hub is able to demonstrate the more popular or accessible business supports; if such information will help shape future supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32944/25]
Shay Brennan Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
29. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a report on the cost of business advisory forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33045/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
50. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an overview of funding available to businesses for climate and energy efficiency measures. [33193/25]
Emer Currie Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
65. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the digital voucher uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33163/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
67. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with Government colleagues in relation to insurance and reducing the cost of insurance for businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32939/25]
Cathal Crowe Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an overview of his intentions to fulfil the Programme for Government pledge to better support the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32781/25]
James O'Connor Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
81. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline any engagements between his own Department and the Department of Finance regarding the potential extension of the hospitality excise rebate scheme to include public houses that do not serve food, given their continued cost pressures and importance to the rural and night-time economy; and if he will make a statement …
Michael Cahill Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
314. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process for the increased cost of business scheme and the Power Up grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31543/25]
Michael Cahill Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
315. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process to allow businesses in the hospitality, retail or beauty sectors that registered for the increased cost of business (ICOB) scheme, but classified themselves in the incorrect sector, to appeal that classification in order to qualify for both a second payment under the ICOB grant and the €4,000 power …
Michael Cahill Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
316. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process for all those that for various reasons did not apply in time and for those that lost out on the increased cost of business scheme grant and the power up grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31545/25]
Barry Ward Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
448. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby businesses that qualify for the increased cost of business grant and power up grant were misclassified in the wrong category; if an appeals system has been established to ensure they can draw this funding down; if this appeal system has been communicated to all local authorities; and if he…
Barry Ward Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
452. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration will be given to supporting businesses to move away from women-only baby change facilities on their premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29480/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
465. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the planned scheme to support flour production in Ireland and if he will give a timeframe for the call for applications. [29900/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 28 May 2025 · to Enterprise
175. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received for the increased cost of business grant; the number that were successful; and the number which were unsuccessful. [28379/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 28 May 2025 · to Enterprise
176. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding issued to businesses under the increased cost of business grant; and the amount which has been paid out, including percentages, by local authority area, in tabular form. [28380/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 28 May 2025 · to Enterprise
177. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received for the power up grant; the number that were successful; and the number which were unsuccessful. [28381/25]
Rose Conway-Walsh Written 28 May 2025 · to Enterprise
178. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding issued to businesses under the power up grant; and the amount which has been paid out, including percentages, by local authority area, in tabular form. [28382/25]
James Geoghegan Written 20 May 2025 · to Enterprise
378. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the name and address of each recipient of the increased cost of business grant in Dublin 2,4,6 and 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25311/25]
Shane Moynihan Written 20 May 2025 · to Enterprise
392. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the operation and closure of the power up grant, particularly in cases where businesses (details supplied) were potentially misclassified and subsequently deemed ineligible for support; and if he will clarify the appeals process or lack thereof for business affected by these classifications. [26017/25]