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Industrial Development

147 questions from 62 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 September 2026.

147
questions
138 written, 9 oral
62
TDs have asked
9
parties and groups
Independents counted together
2
departments asked

Questions per month

The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.

Jan 2025Oct 2026
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MonthQuestions
January 20251
February 202513
March 20253
April 20256
May 202514
June 202516
July 202511
August 20250
September 202517
October 20251
November 202512
December 20251
January 202612
February 202617
March 20262
April 20267
May 20262
June 20266
July 20263
August 20260
September 20263
October 20260

Who asks, by party

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.

  • Aontú1 from 1 TD · 2 seats today
  • Fianna Fáil49 from 20 TDs · 48 seats today
  • Fine Gael29 from 13 TDs · 38 seats today
  • Green Party1 from 1 TD · 1 seat today
  • Independent13 from 5 TDs · 15 seats today
  • Independent Ireland2 from 2 TDs · 4 seats today
  • Labour Party11 from 6 TDs · 11 seats today
  • Sinn Féin31 from 11 TDs · 39 seats today

The TDs who asked most

Members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them. Each question counts once.

  1. 11
  2. 9
  3. 8
  4. 7
  5. 6
  6. 5
  7. 5
  8. 5

Asked of

Debated under the same heading

Debates whose official heading is exactly these words.

The questions

Brian Stanley Written 25 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
107. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs in IDA-backed companies in each county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15283/26]
Brian Stanley Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
435. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of the five IDA visits to Laois in 2025 that were virtual, and the number that were physical; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14007/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 24 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
442. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the amount of investment by the State, or any State-owned agencies, in the IDA Park, Johnstown Navan; the average build cost of each unit; if these units are still under the ownership of the IDA; and if not, if the details of any sales be provided. [14172/26]
Martin Daly Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
21. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on the reinstatement of the IDA advance planning permit for the proposed advance building at the Creagh site in Ballinasloe, including when the planning application will be lodged with Galway County Council; the expected timeline for decision; and the actions being taken in the meantime to position Ballinasloe to secure emp…
Matt Carthy Written 19 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
47. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the initiatives he, his Department or associated State agencies have taken to encourage prospective new owners to establish a business at a former factory (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13200/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
476. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Cahersiveen and Iveragh region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9358/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
477. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Killarney/East Kerry region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9359/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
478. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Cahersiveen and Iveragh region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
479. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Killorglin/Mid-Kerry region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9361/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
480. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Cahersiveen and Iveragh region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9362/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
481. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Castleisland region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9363/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
482. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Listowel region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9364/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
483. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Tarbert/Ballylongford region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9365/26]
Michael Cahill Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
484. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps the IDA is taking to attract pharmaceutical companies and multinational companies to the south; the plans in place to bring companies to the Tralee region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9366/26]
Alan Kelly Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Enterprise
455. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to name all IDA Ireland client companies with operations in Tipperary. [8303/26]
John Clendennen Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
38. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of companies (details supplied) that currently have operations or employment in Ireland; the type and location of these operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6737/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
40. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of IDA-supported jobs in each county at the end of 2025, on a county-by-county basis, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6755/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
424. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if he will provide a list maintained by the IDA of Texas headquartered companies with operations in Ireland. [5553/26]
Roderic O'Gorman Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
426. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of WTE digital marketing specialists employed by IDA Ireland as of 16 January 2026. [5754/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 27 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
437. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment for an update on planned schemes to support the development of flour manufacturing in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6474/26]
Michael Collins Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
452. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs the IDA supported in Kilkenny in 2025; how this compares to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3546/26]
Peter 'Chap' Cleere Written 20 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
453. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs the IDA supported in Carlow in 2025; how this compares to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3547/26]
Sean Fleming Oral 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
114. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the number of jobs IDA Ireland supported in each county in the midlands region in 2025; the way in which this compares with the position in each county in the midlands region in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1592/26]
Matt Carthy Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
156. 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 a former factory (details supplied) at Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1239/26]
Brian Brennan Written 13 Jan 2026 · to Enterprise
970. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the amount the IDA invested separately into facilities/industry in locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74646/25]