68. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he agrees that business costs brought about by legislation on minimum wage, pensions, sick leave and so on are posing an increasing burden on small businesses, leading to business closures in the SME retail and hospitality industry and changing the very fabric of the communities in rural Ireland; the measures he intends to take to mitigate the effects of such legislative measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10135/25]

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68. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he agrees that business costs brought about by legislation on minimum wage, pensions, sick leave and so on are posing an increasing burden on small businesses, leading to business closures in the SME retail and hospitality industry and changing the very fabric of the communities in rural Ireland; the measures he intends to take to mitigate the effects of such legislative measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10135/25]

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1. 5 March 2025

   Small and Medium Enterprises

   68. Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he agrees that business costs brought about by legislation on minimum wage, pensions, sick leave and so on are posing an increasing burden on small businesses, leading to business closures in the SME retail and hospitality industry and changing the very fabric of the communities in rural Ireland; the measures he intends to take to mitigate the effects of such legislative measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10135/25]

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