Parliamentary questions

1059. Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of dual-use goods exports to Israel for the period 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026, in tabular form. [58496/26]

1060. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the expected timeline for the completion of the review of furniture fire regulations; if his Department has assessed the implications of the UK's proposed move to a smoulder-test-based regime for Irish manufacturers and consumers; if Ireland will seek to align with the emerging UK and wider European approach to f…

1061. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has assessed the environmental impacts of continued reliance on petrochemical polyurethane foam and associated flame retardants; the measures he is considering to support manufacturers using natural and lower-impact upholstery materials so that they are not disadvantaged by costly product-specific testing r…

1062. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of his Department’s budget for the EU Presidency; the details of any planned gifts for attendees and dignitaries; details of any branded merchandise purchased; the details of events planned by his Department throughout the duration of the Presidency; and if he will make a statement on …

1063. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary value; the procedures followed in accepting gifts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58623/26]

1064. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his aegis’ in preparation for Oireachtas committees since 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58641/26]

1065. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever used in reply to parliamentary questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58659/26]

1066. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he uses personal emails for Government business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58677/26]

1067. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he uses an app (details supplied) for Government business; if the automatic deletion of messages function is operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58695/26]

1068. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the details of the messaging providers downloaded on his Ministerial phone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58713/26]

1069. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the proposed reform of the Local Enterprise Offices; the details of the proposed reforms; the timeline for implementation of the proposed reforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58754/26]

1070. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the recommendations included in the Cost of Business Advisory Forum Report; the impact these recommendations will have on the cost of business for small and medium enterprises; whether recommendations from this report are being considered in the context of Budget 2027; and if he will make a stat…

1071. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of IDA Ireland client companies, IDA-supported jobs and IDA site visits in each county in each of the past ten years, in tabular form. [58878/26]

1072. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and value of Enterprise Ireland supports approved for companies in each county in each of the past ten years, together with the number of jobs created and sustained, in tabular form. [58879/26]

1073. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number and value of grants approved by each local enterprise office in each local authority area in each of the past ten years, broken down by scheme, together with the number of jobs created and sustained, in tabular form. [58880/26]

1074. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) the measures he has taken to investigate these breaches and ensure workers are protected in the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59070/26]

1075. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) if he has met the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59071/26]

1076. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of reports by an organisation (details supplied) the engagement he has had with the Workplace Relations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59072/26]

1077. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is satisfied with the resourcing and ability of the WRC to investigate and enforce compliance of employment law in workplaces across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59073/26]

1078. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to provide more grants targeted at creating employment or by directing investment to lesser developed areas to provide suitable employment opportunities in Galway East; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59127/26]

1079. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional supports being considered for independent retailers in Galway East facing increased labour, insurance and energy costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59128/26]

1080. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to clarify the regional distribution of enterprise and employment funding under programmes announced by his Department and to prioritise providing equal funding to all areas, including Galway east; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59129/26]

1081. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the criteria used by Enterprise Ireland and other enterprise support agencies in determining eligibility for enhanced grant aid or other regional investment supports based on geographic location; whether County Galway or parts thereof are excluded from enhanced funding schemes on the basis of economic indicators or …

1082. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has assessed the extent to which regional funding classifications may disadvantage businesses located in areas that do not qualify for enhanced grant aid when competing for investment or grant aid with businesses in designated areas; whether a review of these classifications is planned; and if…

1083. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he is satisfied that the geographic criteria used in the allocation of enterprise grants and regional investment supports operate fairly for businesses in County Galway; whether consideration has been given to extending enhanced supports to areas such as Galway east that may not qualify under existing classi…