369. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration can be given to increasing the quota for dairy farm assistants under the general employment permits scheme, in view of the quota being reached and all subsequent applications being rejected, taking into account that many employers urgently require dairy farm assistants for the upcoming spring calving season; and if he wi…
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A subject heading for parliamentary questionsEmployment Support Services
82 questions from 38 TDs, between 20 February 2025 and 13 October 2026.
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371. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration can be given to increasing the quota for dairy farm assistants under the general employment permits scheme in view of the high demand for skilled workers in agriculture, in particular during the spring calving season, taking into account that labour shortages are a major challenge for dairy farms; and if he will make a s…
692. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps his Department is taking to increase participation in the Activation and Family Support Programme, the Community Employment Programme, and other training and reskilling initiatives; the number of persons who have been assisted into employment to date in 2025; the way in which his Department is targeting supports to long-term unemployed; and i…
273. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will consider providing targeted employment and training supports for women who have left abusive relationships while residing in IPAS, recognising the role of economic independence in breaking cycles of coercive control. [60680/25]
274. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Social Protection if specific guidance and training will be issued to Intreo offices on the circumstances of women in IPAS who may require urgent supports due to domestic and sexual violence, including safeguards to ensure perpetrators cannot control access to welfare payments. [60681/25]
1145. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the correspondence (details supplied); if he will outline the agencies, institutions or supports that are available to assist a person in building a life here in Ireland with their family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58468/25]
1206. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Naas in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59084/25]
1207. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Leixlip in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59085/25]
1208. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Celbridge in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59086/25]
1209. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Kilcock in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59087/25]
1210. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Maynooth in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59088/25]
1211. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Sallins in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59089/25]
1212. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Clane in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59090/25]
1213. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Straffan in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59091/25]
1214. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Caragh in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59092/25]
1215. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Social Protection for employment support uptake figures in Johnstown Bridge in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59093/25]
362. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the supports being put in place to attract new employers to County Wexford and the surrounding region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57201/25]
363. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the plans in place to create more opportunities in order that persons can work closer to home in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57202/25]
364. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps being taken to ensure that rural enterprises and businesses in County Wexford remain funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57203/25]
365. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when the national AI office will open; when it is expected to be fully operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57261/25]
384. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on a submission regarding Pathways to Work 2026-2030 (details supplied); if he is supportive of the proposals therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53791/25]
111. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is taking to support persons with disabilities into employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49711/25]
117. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Social Protection to outline any plans there are for work activation and disability access to work, including any improvements or streamlining planned for schemes such as the reasonable accommodation scheme and the wage subsidy scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50111/25]
87. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who have availed of the Work Placement Experience Programme for the years 2020-2025; the benefits that are offered as part of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50657/25]
88. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number who have accessed the work and access scheme for 2024 and 2025; the amount allocated as part of this scheme; if plans are in place to expand the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50660/25]