Questions

201. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether he will consider a pension enhancement or accrual multiplier for Garda members covered by the single public service pension scheme to recognise long service and promotion, particularly progression into supervisory and management roles later in their careers, and support retention […

202. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated annual and long-term cost, broken down by service, of extending the Occupational Supplementary Pension to existing members of An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service, Fire Service and Defence Forces covered by the single public service pension scheme who must retire before Stat…

203. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title, currently working at the Blasket Centre, Kerry. [66563/26]

204. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Daniel O'Connell House in 2025 and to date in 2026; and if each refurbishment project is still ongoing or completed, in tabular form. [66562/26]

205. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works has plans to restore and reinstate the historic railings at Carlow Courthouse; the stage the project is currently at; whether funding has been allocated for the works and dates for the expected commencement and completion. [67025/26]

206. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in rent fees from external restaurants/cafes within OPW Heritage Sites in 2025 and the first seven months of 2026, in tabular form. [67078/26]

207. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the list of projects under the coast-to-coast capital investment scheme; the status of those projects; and the expected delivery time. [66312/26]

208. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-border tourism. [66311/26]

209. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of bed nights available in each county, in tabular form. [66309/26]

210. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the work undertaken to promote all-island tourism in relation to major international sporting events which will be hosted in Ireland until 2030, by sporting project, in tabular form. [66304/26]

211. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the dates on which the critical skills occupation list has been updated since 2023; the changes made in each instance; and the timeframe for the next review of the list. [66303/26]

213. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline the importance of digital infrastructure, including data centres, to the Irish economy. [66520/26]

214. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Ireland's engagement with the European unified patents system; and his plans for a referendum to join the system. [66519/26]

215. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied that Ireland’s current regulatory and enforcement framework is adequately equipped to address the rapidly developing risks associated with artificial intelligence; the progress made in implementing and enforcing the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in Ireland; the bodies that will have responsibility for oversight an…

216. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason for the lack of representation for the music or arts sector at the AI Advisory Council and AI Office despite the Government’s support for such representation (details supplied); if he will ensure such representation; and if he will acknowledge that the lack of a regulator responsible for the music, arts and creative sec…

217. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if funding is available through his Department or Fáilte Ireland for the development of feasibility studies for tourism projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66494/26]

218. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the potential impact of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence on regulated and professional sectors in Ireland, including legal, financial, insurance and other professional services; and whether further national safeguards, in addition to those provided under the EU AI Act, are being consid…

220. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason there is no representation for music or arts at AI office despite government commitment to the Dáil motion in July this year and repeated requests from organisations (details supplied) for such representation. [66620/26]

221. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment what steps are being taken to ensure that social enterprises have equal and consistent access to Local Enterprise Office grants, mentoring and business development supports in every local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66777/26]

222. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether a representative of the social enterprise sector will be appointed to the Cost of Business Advisory Forum, in recognition of the particular difficulty these organisations face in absorbing or passing on increased employment and operating costs; and if he will make a s…

224. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the total employment in IDA Client companies in Laois for each of the past five years; and the number of new jobs created in each of the past five years. [66887/26]

225. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he plans to introduce to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in managing rising labour costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66669/26]

226. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his proposals to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in addressing the rising costs of fuel and energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66670/26]

227. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department will work with the IDA, Enterprise Ireland and Cork County Council to identify and service additional industrial and enterprise lands across Cork North-West, particularly in locations with access to the N20, N22 and N72. [66962/26]

228. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the specific measures are being considered to assist long-established family businesses in rural communities with succession planning, digitalisation, energy efficiency and rising operating costs. [66961/26]