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Thomas Gould Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
443. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a breakdown of all spending on external communications and media, by company, including the amount spent and purpose of spend, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [61211/25]
Niall Collins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
444. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61274/25]
Eoghan Kenny Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
445. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the engagements between his Department and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61292/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
446. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will provide contact details for a phone line (details supplied) given the only communication option is via email; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61315/25]
Michael Cahill Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
447. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed progress report regarding the industrial relations provisions in respect The Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61340/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
448. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration has been given to introducing statutory paid leave for workers who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks’ gestation; if his Department has examined international best practice in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61378/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
449. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department provides guidance or recommendations to employers on introducing compassionate or bereavement leave policies for pregnancy loss in the workplace; and if there are plans to develop a national policy in this regard. [61379/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
450. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consultations have taken place with trade unions and employer bodies regarding the need for statutory leave following pregnancy loss; and if he will provide details of any such engagements. [61381/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
451. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consultations have taken place with trade unions and employer bodies regarding the need for statutory leave following pregnancy loss; and if he will provide details of any such engagements. [61404/25]
Barry Heneghan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
452. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of current suspensions of involuntary strike-offs by the Companies Registration Office; the number of cases pending; and the number of companies that have been struck off since (details supplied); the steps being taken to ensure compliance with annual return obligations under the Companies Act 2014; and if he will make a s…
Donna McGettigan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
453. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at Enterprise Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61431/25]
Donna McGettigan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
454. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of vacancies by job title at IDA Ireland as of 31 October 2025; the estimated full year cost of filling each of those vacancies; when each of those vacancies will be filled, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61432/25]
Martin Daly Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
455. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports being made available to workers affected by a receivership (details supplied) particularly those based in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61483/25]
Martin Daly Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
456. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department has engaged with the Roscommon Chamber of Commerce following recent reports of economic distress; the supports being considered to revitalise local enterprise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61484/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
457. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department will provide contact information for a person in the sport and cultural employment permit section (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61636/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
458. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the level of foresight or future planning that operates within his Department; who is responsible for long-term planning; the input these individuals or teams have into Departmental policy and practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61660/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
459. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 53 of 25 September 2025, for further information on the number of businesses in Cork city and Cork county that submitted appeals for the increased cost of business grand and the power up grant due to being miscategorised; if all payments have been made; and if he will make a statement on the …
Malcolm Byrne Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
460. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans to support public information campaigns explaining artificial intelligence and the way in which algorithms and recommender systems work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61831/25]
Malcolm Byrne Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
461. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures that the State has put in place to address the planned closure of a factory (details supplied) in Arklow, County Wicklow. [61832/25]
Robert O'Donoghue Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
462. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his Department intends to launch a national public awareness campaign in advance of the introduction of new regulations under the Short-Term Letting (STL) Bill, to ensure that property owners and hosts are fully informed of their obligations before the May 2026 commencement date; and if he will provide details of his Department…
Robert O'Donoghue Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
463. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will jointly develop and deliver a national public relations and information campaign with the Minister of Housing to provide clear and accessible guidance for short-term letting hosts ahead of the May 2026 implementation of the new regulatory framework; to provide details of the way in which host representative groups and s…
Jen Cummins Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
464. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to support more teachers’ ability to transfer from a stamp 1 visa to a general employment permit, which is currently hindered by a 28-day labour market needs test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62114/25]
Ken O'Flynn Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
465. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment given the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs finding that AI-related jobs here have doubled since 2023, placing Ireland among the top global performers, if he will provide a regional breakdown of AI job growth, including the Cork/Munster region; to provide details of the way in which regional centres are being supported through infrast…
William Aird Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
466. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment given the labour market is tight and many enterprises are reporting skill shortages, the immediate steps his Department is taking to expand the occupations eligible for employment permits; the way in which processing times for permits are being improved; the supports which are in place for upskilling, reskilling and matching domestic l…
William Aird Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Enterprise
467. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the progress of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum; the number of SMEs which have benefited to date from its aim of reducing the cost of running a business and addressing delays which can impact the operation of businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62205/25]