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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank Deputy Clendennen for his brevity. I call Deputy Eoin Hayes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the witnesses from the organisations for their contributions. I am aware it takes a long time to prepare for these meetings. The members of the committee appreciate the witnesses' time. We had a strong participation in the meeting, so much so that some members were not able to make their first contribution as we have constraints on the room....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (16 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I am sorry to cut across the Deputy, but I am conscious of the time. He has less than a minute for the witnesses to answer his questions.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (15 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is examining options to enhance the research and development tax credit, to reward innovation and digitalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39275/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 156. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his Department's engagement with the Business Tax Stakeholder Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39276/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (15 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 360. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give detailed consideration to correspondence received from a publican and business person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an additional special classroom for a school (details supplied); if a timeline could be confirmed on when this approval will be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39398/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: EU Directives (10 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 303. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the timeline and process for the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive; to outline how "employee representatives", as set out in the Directive, will be defined in Irish law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38390/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (10 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: 340. To ask the Minister for Health if she will review correspondence (details supplied) from a local community group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38428/25]

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: Is that agreeable to members? Given the voting situation, it is a good proposal.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: Will the Minister read the short version?

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister for the condensed briefing. I appreciate it. I now invite members to contribute. First on the list is Deputy Brennan, the committee's Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: We have to suspend. Unfortunately, there is a vote. We will have to return after the vote. Is that agreed? Agreed. The next speaker will be Deputy Clendennen, followed by Deputies Conway-Walsh, Dolan, Donnelly, Gogarty and Lawlor. That is the order.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I call Deputy Clendennen.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: Thank you, Deputy. I am conscious of time and the voting block. We will proceed immediately to Deputy Dolan of Fianna Fáil.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: There is another vote taking place in the Dáil so we will suspend and then return.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: The Deputy should be careful on time.

Select Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 32 - Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Revised) (9 Jul 2025)

James O'Connor: I thank the Minister and Deputy Hayes. We now proceed to Deputy McCormack.