Enterprise Support Services

380. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the cost of establishing the newly launched National Enterprise Hub in its first year and over the next four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51702/25]

385. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the annual number of high potential start ups supported by Enterprise Ireland in the past decade, by year, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51707/25]

869. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide detailed information on the smart regions enterprise innovation scheme, launched on 13 October 2023; the number of applications received, projects approved, and funding allocated to date under the first €35 million call which closed on 31 March 2024; the breakdown, by region, project type, funding stream,…

870. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether enterprise support schemes and advisory structures within the aegis of his Department including but not limited to (details supplied) are available to co-operatives, including worker co-operatives, on an equal and non-discriminatory basis; if not, the equivalent supports that are available; and if he wi…

871. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he has assessed whether his Department and its agencies' enterprise supports and advisory structures are equally accessible and appropriate for those seeking to establish co-operatives, particularly worker co-operatives; if not, if he will consider commissioning such an assessment; and if he will make a stat…

872. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the difference in spend between the funds spent on foreign direct investment relative to expenditure given to indigenous industries for 2024; the expected balance between the funds spent on foreign direct investment relative to expenditure given to indigenous industries for 2025; and if he will make a statement…

91. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht the strategies he has to develop long-term employment in rural Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38307/25]

199. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures he is taking to support food enterprise and innovation in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35261/25]

366. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if, as part of preparation of the planned Action Plan on Competitiveness and Productivity, he has considered the proposals submitted by organisation (details supplied) on Irish business with digital compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34285/25]

11. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when a new western regional enterprise plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33000/25]

18. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs in Kerry currently supported by Enterprise Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32983/25]

19. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in view of the importance of enterprise centres in assisting the creation and retention of employment, particularly in rural areas, if additional supports will be provided to local authorities to develop such workspaces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33167/25]

21. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment given that Enterprise Ireland plays such a crucial role in scaling Irish businesses globally, the key sectors or regions where Enterprise Ireland sees the greatest opportunity for Irish enterprise growth over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32951/25]

24. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment when additional supports will be provided to assist in the development of enterprise centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33166/25]

25. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to provide details on the remit of the National Enterprise Hub; for statistics relating to its usage since its launch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/25]

464. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if a business (details supplied) is eligible to make an application for pre-seed start fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29878/25]

467. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the grant schemes or supports available for a small-scale enterprise in County Galway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30147/25]

391. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of WTE senior executives in global procurement employed by Enterprise Ireland in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the Enterprise Ireland offices where these post holders are based, in tabular form. [25861/25]

60. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he is supporting Irish exporters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21585/25]

66. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his Department will roll out additional resources to support entrepreneurial incubation and innovation in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21755/25]

206. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the increased cost of business grant scheme and the Power Up grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22003/25]

207. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the schemes in place to encourage businesses to set up in our towns and villages and if his Department has plans to introduce more schemes to ensure the longevity of our towns and villages. [21914/25]

212. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reopen the increased cost of business grant scheme, as a vital measure for small and medium businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21932/25]

213. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if additional financial support will be made available to local authorities and community groups to develop enterprise centres or work spaces, taking in to account the importance of such facilities in assisting job creation, particularly in smaller towns and villages; if he is aware of the substantial costs on local …

214. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the importance of developing enterprise centres and work spaces, a new scheme of grant-aid will be introduced to assist local authorities and community groups with such developments, taking into account the importance of such work spaces for the economy in all regions; and if he will make a statement o…