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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (23 May 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Gino Kenny: I thank the Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (23 May 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Doherty for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. When I read the script before coming to the House, I was struck by the fact that not long ago we had a similar discussion about Raphoe counselling services. Thankfully, they have been secured which is a positive outcome. I hope we can provide the same positive...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate (23 May 2024)

Business Support Package: Statements (Resumed) (23 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

Thomas Pringle: According to the 2022 census, 32% of people in Ireland, including 15,300 people in Donegal, work from home for at least some part of their week. When considering business support packages, it is important that we also consider supporting businesses to offer the option of remote working and support the transition to remote working. There are companies with jobs that exist only online and...

Business Support Package: Statements (23 May 2024) See 17 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not think Deputy Flaherty or I would generate a lot of activity for local hairdressers. Deputy O'Connor might generate more activity.

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (23 May 2024)

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024) See 9 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the Bill being opposed?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024) See 79 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Deputy. Time is up.

Emergency Price Controls Bill 2024: First Stage (23 May 2024)

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 May 2024) See 123 other results from this debate

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Thank you, Minister. Deputy Pringle, please.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (23 May 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (23 May 2024) See 11 other results from this debate

James O'Connor: Members of Cork County Council are well able to fire a torpedo up here to give out about Oireachtas Members and Ministers when they are not happy but that level of money being paid out is entirely unacceptable. It is not the fault of the Minister or the Department officials when other local authorities seem to be doing this without any concern or issue. It needs to be on the record of the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (23 May 2024) See 8 other results from this debate

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. Obviously, there is enormous potential here from the point of view having an almost unlimited supply of energy - and renewable energy at that - for the country. That energy is badly needed. Also, there is the potential relating to job creation and the economy. Is the Minister of State aware that we need to have a place where the work relating to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Export Controls (23 May 2024)

Export Controls

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (23 May 2024) See 9 other results from this debate

Peter Burke: Deputy Smith is right to point out the pressure that small manufacturing and engineering businesses, particularly start-ups, are under with regard to access to finance. It is very important that they get finance at competitive rates. With regard to helping existing SMEs with their working capital, the new Microfinance Ireland thresholds are increasing from €25,000 to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Industrial Development (23 May 2024)

Industrial Development

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Business Supports (23 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Peter Burke: I would robustly point out that the Government is listening to the SME sector. That is demonstrated by our warehousing of debt at 0% for those who experienced difficulties over the Covid period. Some €20 billion has been put in towards Covid and Brexit, with €12 billion put in through the past two budgets. We have halved inflation, which is a key metric of business. Energy...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Work Permits (23 May 2024)

Work Permits

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Employment Rights (23 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Emer Higgins: I thank the Deputy. Her suggestion of supporting workers and businesses at the same time is actually something we are already doing in this Government. Only last week, the Minister, Peter Burke, and our team announced additional measures to support businesses, and under this Government, we placed significant emphasis on workers' rights. We put sick pay on a statutory footing for the first...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (23 May 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Matt Shanahan: I welcome the extension of the increased cost of business, ICOB, scheme and the changes to the PRSI and VAT thresholds, which is something I and my colleagues in the Regional Group brought to Government some weeks back in a Private Member's motion. I wish to ask about the participation rate. How many businesses are accessing ICOB? What consideration has been given to those businesses that...