Business Supports

411. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the serious cost pressures and business viability challenges facing rural pubs; the measures he will consider to support rural pubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45957/26]

10. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the supports his Department provides to help businesses reduce energy use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30056/26]

14. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures he is taking to help the SME sector cope with increased energy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30046/26]

71. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the preparedness of Irish industry for the implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM); the supports being provided to affected sectors, particularly SMEs and energy-intensive industries, to comply with reporting and cost implications arising from the transitional phase; the estimated impact on…

692. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of small businesses in counties Longford and Westmeath that have availed of energy or cost-of-business supports over the past 12 months. [42308/26]

711. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to support small and medium-sized enterprises facing increased operating costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43491/26]

720. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to support small retailers and hospitality businesses experiencing increased operating costs. [43754/26]

42. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total number of SMEs that have availed of the business energy upgrade scheme each year since its introduction; the total expenditure under the scheme to date; if he will confirm the total budget for the scheme in 2026; the plans to amend the scheme to increase the level of grant aid or make it easier for SME…

111. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the State supports in place to support the manufacturing of chocolate in Ireland; the measures to support marketing Irish chocolate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38256/26]

113. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the financial supports, compensation schemes, tax relief measures, or emergency assistance available to business owners who have experienced a loss of revenue as a result of repeated power outages or electricity supply disruptions; and if he will outline the supports currently available to affected businesses. [3797…

119. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports in place for businesses and workers in response to a fire (details supplied), including those who lost premises and those indirectly impacted due to asbestos risks; the engagement he has had with the Minister for Social Protection on supports for workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter…

773. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will examine the potential for supporting domestic reed harvesting for thatching, given that Ireland has abundant natural reed beds, yet thatchers are forced to import reed due to lack of capacity and support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36739/26]

1271. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will introduce the time-limited National Training Fund rebate recommended by an organisation (details supplied) in 2022 to support businesses facing rising labour costs from auto-enrolment, living wage and pension changes; and whether he accepts that continued accumulation of surplu…

121. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures his Department is taking to address the increasing number of shop closures in towns and villages across the State contributing to growing levels of dereliction; to detail any current or planned initiatives aimed at supporting small and independent retailers in rural and regional areas, including fi…

122. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional measures he will put in place to support small and medium-sized enterprises facing increased operating costs arising from the ongoing fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30925/26]

125. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will consider targeted supports for family-run and seasonal businesses in Mayo that are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations, in view of the fact that these businesses are often the backbone of the economy in rural areas and require support year round; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …

126. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he is taking to support the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30062/26]

129. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the initiatives he or his Department or associated State agencies have taken to encourage prospective new owners to establish a business at the former factory (details supplied) at Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30067/26]

135. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment following on from his announcement of a €250 million allocation to a seed and venture capital programme helping Irish enterprise, the way in which this money will be allocated to SMEs; his views on the growth projections possible within companies who obtain this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.…

137. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the workings of the Cost of Business Forum; the recommendations that have been made to date to assist businesses with their costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29604/26]

207. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the action he is taking on the cost of doing business, especially for the SME sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30066/26]

1010. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to engage with industry stakeholders regarding the IT systems changes required to implement the transitional customs duty measure due to come into effect on 1 July 2026; and the plans and timeline for providing detailed information to businesses on these changes; and to further indicate if arrangements are being put in …

1105. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports available to assist persons who have started their own business, including start up grants and other financial supports. [23763/26]

1197. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the grants that are available to an individual looking to start their first business in purchasing and renovating a food truck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27240/26]

595. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports that are in place for businesses that engage in import to export trade that rely on passage of goods through regions of west Asia currently impacted by conflict. [20812/26]