208. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the protections available to investors affected by the insolvency of a company (details supplied); the status of outstanding complaints submitted to the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman concerning advice provided by a company; whether pre liquidation advice and professional indemnity insurance remain available as avenues of redress; how…
Topics / Business Supports
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsBusiness Supports
297 questions from 88 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
297
questions
274 written, 23 oral
88
TDs have asked
9
parties and groups
Independents counted together
11
departments asked
Questions per month
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 55 |
| March 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 15 |
| October 2026 | 4 |
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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
The TDs who asked most
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The questions
454. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details on the €15 million package for rural pubs; and the way in which the package will work. [74202/26]
253. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding support mechanisms being considered for pubs that are geographically deemed ineligible for the €15 million support scheme for rural pubs that was announced in budget 2027. [72172/26]
256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the mechanisms in place in relation to the €15 million announced in budget 2027 for rural pubs (details supplied); and if there is a timeline for the full details of this scheme to be announced. [72166/26]
120. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the cost of business advisory forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68706/26]
133. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to implement the recommendations of the Cost of Business Advisory Forum report that come under the remit of his Department. [68453/26]
181. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the tax measures being considered for Budget 2027 to support SMEs facing increased costs and to encourage small businesses to invest, grow and create employment; and whether changes to existing tax reliefs for SMEs are being examined as part of the Budget process. [68535/26]
522. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has or is considering reducing employer PRSI in retail to help combat the cost of business increases. [68095/26]
37. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the measures being considered to support the sustainability of rural pubs, given their important social, cultural and economic role in rural communities and the continued closure of such businesses; and whether he will support the introduction of an on-trade sustainability support scheme to help protect the future viability of rural pubs. […
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]
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]
19. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to support Irish enterprises facing rising global cost pressures, supply chain volatility and geopolitical uncertainty; and the specific supports being developed for SMEs to maintain competitiveness in the current economic climate. [66780/26]
38. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a progress update on the Government's efforts to assist start-ups become scale-ups; the policy actions being undertaken to deliver this; and the way in which progress is being measured. [66867/26]
57. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will report on the number of jobs currently supported by Enterprise Ireland in each of the midlands counties. [66655/26]
71. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment his plans to help small businesses contend with rising employment costs. [66932/26]
72. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department is considering to support the Irish craft industry in Budget 2027. [66929/26]
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]
232. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the growth and sustainability loan scheme (GSLS) will reopen for applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66903/26]
1520. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if any financial support has been provided to businesses whose primary activity is the retail of vaping products, e-cigarettes or nicotine inhaling products under the town and village renewal scheme, the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, or any related scheme administered by local authorities on behalf of his Depa…
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 statement on the matter.…
189. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide, for each year since 2012, the number of Microfinance Ireland loan applications submitted through the local enterprise office network and directly to Microfinance Ireland; the number and percentage approved under each route; the reasons for any material difference in approval rates between the two channels; and if he …
252. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if an assessment has been undertaken of the impact of import delays and regulatory processing times at ports and airports on small and medium sized enterprises importing perishable products; the supports available to affected businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52978/26]
253. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to establishing a cross-departmental trade facilitation mechanism or trader support service to assist businesses encountering operational difficulties involving multiple State agencies during the importation of goods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53051/26]
262. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the key measures taken to support the retail sector since January 2025; his priorities for same for the rest of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53461/26]
82. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware that a company (details supplied) has entered liquidation; the measures in place to support those affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51958/26]