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Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: Does Mr. Willoughby wish to respond briefly on that? I am conscious of time.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I have to stop the clock. If any witnesses wish to reply, to any member please indicate to them. I am conscious that this is their time so as Chair I want to facilitate that. I ask members not to be shy in directing questions to help with the flow. I thank Senator McCarthy for allowing me to intervene briefly.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I once again remind witnesses that if they wish to contribute they can indicate to the speaker themselves. I also ask members to identify to whom they are putting their questions. It will lead to a better flow. I notice Dr. Widdis is indicating to speak.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: We have gone over time. We have to vacate the room for the next committee meeting at 3 p.m. I will keep moving, unfortunately. The next speaker is Senator Linda Nelson Murray of Fine Gael.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: Does the Senator wish to direct her question at any witness in particular?

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: We must be brief with the answers as a result of time, unfortunately.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I think that concludes the first round of comments from members.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I have been generous with everyone else so work away.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: The Senator might want to get some answers first.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank our witnesses for being here today. I invite members to deliver their closing remarks if they wish to speak again. They may speak for two minutes.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: As a member of the committee, does Deputy Clendennen wish to contribute? We are doing our concluding remarks.

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank all of our witnesses for their time and contributions to the meeting. All the members deeply appreciate their engagement. It is useful when it comes to considering EU legislative proposals. We plan to meet the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment at our next meeting, so this has been relevant in that regard. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Deputy Brennan, who will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will outline plans for an early morning bus route from Cork to Waterford for those travelling to third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30959/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (11 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 93. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 114 of 26 February 2025, if he will provide an update on a possible timeline for a visit to the location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30880/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Directives (10 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 453. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the timeline of the transposition process of the Platform Work Directive in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29499/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Directives (10 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 454. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide an update on the proposed scope of the Platform Work Directive (PWD) during the transposition process, including the definition of a ‘digital labour platform’; the engagements to date by his Department with the Working Group on PWD transposition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29500/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: EU Directives (10 Jun 2025)

James O'Connor: 455. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the potential impact of the Platform Work Directive on the competitiveness of the Irish market, in terms of attracting/retaining foreign direct investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29501/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Schemes (29 May 2025)

James O'Connor: 20. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will revise the help to buy scheme to include those who purchased houses that were built in the past two years but were previously occupied and the original occupants have paid the moneys back to Revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28175/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Housing Schemes (29 May 2025)

James O'Connor: 35. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons and houses that have been approved for the help-to-buy scheme, by county, since 2020, in tabular form; the value the scheme has been worth since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28176/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (29 May 2025)

James O'Connor: 108. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the Midleton flood relief scheme; if he will provide a further update on the works in Rathcormac; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28164/25]