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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (23 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 259. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total research and development funding provided under his Department for 2023, in tabular form corresponding by agency and/or scheme; and the total funding allocated for 2024 by agency and/or scheme. [2838/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (23 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 260. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of WRC inspectors; how many more inspectors it is planned to hire in 2024; and how many are expected to retire. [2839/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (23 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 261. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total number of Health and Safety Authority inspectors; how many more inspectors it is planned to hire in 2024; and how many are expected to retire. [2840/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Equality Issues (23 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 372. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the unemployment levels amongst social groups, that is, men, women, young people, people with disabilities, and migrants; what specific plans her Department has to support these groups and increase employment across all; the success of these plans to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2842/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Equality Issues (23 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 402. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the underemployment levels amongst social groups, that is, men, women, young people, people with disabilities, and migrants; what specific plans her Department has to support these groups and increase employment across all; the success of these plans to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2841/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 208. To ask the Minister for Health if he can outline the funding that is available for non-acute patient supports for heart and stroke patients, by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 209. To ask the Minister for Health what practical, social and emotional supports services are available for heart and stroke patients currently; if he can provide this information on an acute and community basis and by CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3278/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 210. To ask the Minister for Health the funding provided to an organisation (details supplied) to date and annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3279/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: 211. To ask the Minister for Health what practical, social and emotional supports services are available for patients currently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3280/24]

United Kingdom Import Controls: Statements (25 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: The prospective changes on the way will most definitely pose significant challenges to Irish farmers and to the agrifood sector in general. The sector is one of the most important to our State and is especially important among indigenous and exporting SMEs. As a small, open economy, exports are the driving force. As it stands, only 6% of our SMEs export and most of these export to the...

International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank my colleague, Teachta Matt Carthy, for bringing forward the motion and for his work on this matter on behalf of the Palestinian people. Last Friday's judgment from the ICJ was a huge event in this war. While the court may not have used the word "ceasefire", the only way its findings can be implemented is through a full, permanent and complete ceasefire. In one of the most important...

Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution. The Bill, and the creation of a singular body, Taighde Éireann, is an important move in research and development in this State. Unfortunately, Ireland has long been a poor investor in research and development. The White Paper on enterprise states that research, development and innovation are the best ways to generate...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I will take this opportunity to speak to my own amendments. I know a lot of the amendments have been grouped but they are all under the same heading of seasonal employment permits. I intend to speak on this issue only once this evening. I do not believe there is a need for seasonal employment permits. With the greatest of respect to the Minister of State, nothing he has said has convinced...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 2: In page 11, to delete line 26.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming this morning and for the overview of the Estimates. I apologise in advance that I have to go to another meeting, so I will not be able to stay for the entirety of the meeting. I want to ask about the exporters accelerator programme and the plan to deliver 2,000 new exporters by 2030. This is an important area of our economy and it deserves...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: It is 6% at present. Has the Minister a target in mind for between now and 2030. It is 2,000 companies but, in percentage terms, only 6% of them export at present. That is low. They themselves would acknowledge that. The Minister stated it is an area that needs a bit of work. I have said that as well. While we are agreeing, let us kick on.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I met with Mr. Clancy last week. It was a good meeting. It is only to know if the Minister had a target in mind for what it would look like-----

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Revised) (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: -----even in 2030. It is 6% at present. In 2030, what is that figure likely to be?