33. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the position regarding a timeline for the completion of the departmental review of the administration of the power up grant scheme; the basis for the missed deadline in February 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37998/25]
Topics / Business Supports
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsBusiness Supports
297 questions from 88 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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274 written, 23 oral
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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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34. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 8 May 2025, when outstanding payments will issue in respect of applications under the 2024 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38042/25]
362. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will make a specific targeted provision for a scheme to support small businesses in providing baby changing facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/25]
367. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he is aware of the success of a business (details supplied), of the number of employees working in the facility and the number of visitors the facility attracts on an annual basis; the supports his Department is providing to the business to ensure its continued success; if he is aware of the limitations of the current retail pla…
79. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to outline Government policy on increasing grant support for businesses as part of Ireland’s industrial strategy, including increased grants for SMEs to support green and digital transition and market diversification and a larger-scale grant for multinational companies; to outline any discussions at EU level aimed at enhancing Ireland’s …
64. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the concerns of employees at a company (details supplied), if he will ensure the best possible support is provided by his Department and the industrial promotion agencies to secure the maximum possible level of employment in that company and protect the best interests of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matt…
357. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on his Department's engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment on reaching an agreement to implement a resolution regarding the ICOB and power up grant appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33738/25]
12. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if usage data relating to the National Enterprise Hub is able to demonstrate the more popular or accessible business supports; if such information will help shape future supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32944/25]
29. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for a report on the cost of business advisory forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33045/25]
50. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an overview of funding available to businesses for climate and energy efficiency measures. [33193/25]
65. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the digital voucher uptake; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33163/25]
67. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the engagement he has had with Government colleagues in relation to insurance and reducing the cost of insurance for businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32939/25]
79. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide an overview of his intentions to fulfil the Programme for Government pledge to better support the hospitality sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32781/25]
81. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will outline any engagements between his own Department and the Department of Finance regarding the potential extension of the hospitality excise rebate scheme to include public houses that do not serve food, given their continued cost pressures and importance to the rural and night-time economy; and if he will make a statement …
314. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process for the increased cost of business scheme and the Power Up grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31543/25]
315. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process to allow businesses in the hospitality, retail or beauty sectors that registered for the increased cost of business (ICOB) scheme, but classified themselves in the incorrect sector, to appeal that classification in order to qualify for both a second payment under the ICOB grant and the €4,000 power …
316. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will open an appeals process for all those that for various reasons did not apply in time and for those that lost out on the increased cost of business scheme grant and the power up grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31545/25]
448. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if his attention has been drawn to cases whereby businesses that qualify for the increased cost of business grant and power up grant were misclassified in the wrong category; if an appeals system has been established to ensure they can draw this funding down; if this appeal system has been communicated to all local authorities; and if he…
452. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration will be given to supporting businesses to move away from women-only baby change facilities on their premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29480/25]
465. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide an update on the planned scheme to support flour production in Ireland and if he will give a timeframe for the call for applications. [29900/25]
175. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received for the increased cost of business grant; the number that were successful; and the number which were unsuccessful. [28379/25]
176. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding issued to businesses under the increased cost of business grant; and the amount which has been paid out, including percentages, by local authority area, in tabular form. [28380/25]
177. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications received for the power up grant; the number that were successful; and the number which were unsuccessful. [28381/25]
178. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of funding issued to businesses under the power up grant; and the amount which has been paid out, including percentages, by local authority area, in tabular form. [28382/25]
143. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department will reverse plans to close the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC); his Department’s plans to support early-stage digital enterprises and start-ups here if the NDRC ceases operations in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26973/25]