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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (10 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A Refresh of Ireland's National AI Strategy was published in November 2024. The Strategy sets out a whole of government approach to putting the necessary enablers in place to underpin AI adoption in enterprise and public services, including a supportive innovation ecosystem, a secure data and connectivity infrastructure, and policies to ensure that the workforce is prepared for the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Companies (Corporate Governance, Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 was signed into law on 12th November 2024, with 64 of the 90 sections of the Act being commenced on 3rd December 2024. The remaining provisions not yet commenced require development work on the CRO online filing system. Work to facilitate changes to the audit exemption regime is being prioritised and is...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Regulation (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: The Programme for Government is clear in setting out the importance of SMEs to our economy. Developing Ireland's enterprise base remains a key priority, and we will strive to reduce costs, administrative burdens and bureaucracy for businesses. As Minister, I will be putting a particular focus on simplification and burden reduction. At EU level, the new Commission has a strong focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Measures (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: My Department carried out a review of the Casual Trading Act 1995 (CTA) and Occasional Trading Act 1979 (OTA) in 2018. Part of this review included a Public Consultation and the review made recommendations concerning the implementation of the CTA and how it was working. However, the review was completed before COVID-19 and trading and markets in general may have moved on or changed since...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: I propose to take Questions Nos. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424 and 425 together. The Corporate Enforcement Authority was established on the 7 July 2022. Under the Companies Act 2014, the CEA is independent in the performance of its functions. The CEA’s functions under the Companies Act 2014 include:promoting compliance with company lawinvestigating instances of suspected breaches of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 579. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the next round of Community Sports Facilities Fund will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16897/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Special Areas of Conservation (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 615. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will consider a review on the special areas of conservation maps. [16898/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 707. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to update the liquor licensing laws. [16899/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 779. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) is not receiving the full entitlements of ACRES; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17281/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 914. To ask the Minister for Health if a surgery appointment can be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16821/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 935. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) will be placed on the local orthodontic list in Cavan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16913/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1039. To ask the Minister for Health to review case of a person (details supplied); if you can provide an update on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17584/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (8 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 1068. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of an apprentice (details supplied) in relation to the difference in rates; if he will examine the policies in place regarding apprentice pay and training allowances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17243/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (30 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 105. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied); if matters will be clarified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21704/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (30 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 106. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21706/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (30 Apr 2025)

Niamh Smyth: 150. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting three years for an assessment of need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21435/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ticket Booking Fees (1 May 2025)

Niamh Smyth: Ireland has a strong track record when it comes to protecting consumers. Primary online marketplaces provide a platform where event tickets can be purchased and are regulated by various pieces of legislation, some of which I will outline below. Primary tickets are allocated for sale to the platform by event partners, which includes, among others, event organisers, promoters, venues,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Registration (1 May 2025)

Niamh Smyth: At the outset, it may be useful to give some sense of the scale of material dealt with by the Companies Registration Office (CRO). At present, details are held on over 300,000 companies, more than 600,000 business names and the beneficial ownership records of over 280,000 entities, in addition to details on smaller numbers of limited partnerships, trade unions, industrial and provident...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (1 May 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A Refresh of Ireland's National AI Strategy was published in November 2024. The Strategy sets out a whole of government approach to putting the necessary enablers in place to underpin AI adoption in enterprise and public services, including a supportive innovation ecosystem, a secure data and connectivity infrastructure, and policies to ensure that the workforce is prepared for the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (1 May 2025)

Niamh Smyth: A Refresh of Ireland's National AI Strategy was published in November 2024. The Strategy sets out a whole of government approach to putting the necessary enablers in place to underpin AI adoption in enterprise and public services, including a supportive innovation ecosystem, a secure data and connectivity infrastructure, and policies to ensure that the workforce is prepared for the impact of...