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Barry Heneghan

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Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing enhanced tax incentives for SMEs investing in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing equipment and other productivity-enhancing technologies to improve competitiveness and support long-term economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60627/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

741. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider introducing enhanced tax incentives for SMEs investing in automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, advanced manufacturing equipment and other productivity-enhancing technologies to improve competitiveness and support long-term economic growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60627/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1029asked

1029. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to strengthen links between multinational companies and indigenous SMEs, including increasing procurement opportunities, supply-chain participation and technology transfer, to maximise the long-term benefits of foreign direct investment for Irish-owned businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60636/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1029. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the measures being taken to strengthen links between multinational companies and indigenous SMEs, including increasing procurement opportunities, supply-chain participation and technology transfer, to maximise the long-term benefits of foreign direct investment for Irish-owned businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60636/26]

Question· writtenPQ 600asked

600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63815/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

600. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63815/26]

Question· writtenPQ 624asked

624. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the economic assessment of MetroLink will take account of the potential for additional housing and development around stations as a result of the increased public transport capacity provided by the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64018/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

624. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the economic assessment of MetroLink will take account of the potential for additional housing and development around stations as a result of the increased public transport capacity provided by the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64018/26]

Question· writtenPQ 869asked

869. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is monitoring the impact of the €3 customs duty on low-value consignments introduced on 1 July 2026 on Irish consumers purchasing goods from Great Britain; whether particular consideration has been given to consumers who rely on the British market for goods not readily available in Ireland, including persons with disabilities and consumers in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63874/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

869. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is monitoring the impact of the €3 customs duty on low-value consignments introduced on 1 July 2026 on Irish consumers purchasing goods from Great Britain; whether particular consideration has been given to consumers who rely on the British market for goods not readily available in Ireland, including persons with disabilities and consumers in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63874/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1023asked

1023. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has examined the protection available to consumers who have paid deposits to building contractors that subsequently enter liquidation; whether consideration has been given to measures such as deposit protection schemes, mandatory client accounts, insurance-backed guarantees, or changes to the treatment of consumer claims in insolvency proceedings to reduce the financial losses suffered by householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60360/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1023. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether his Department has examined the protection available to consumers who have paid deposits to building contractors that subsequently enter liquidation; whether consideration has been given to measures such as deposit protection schemes, mandatory client accounts, insurance-backed guarantees, or changes to the treatment of consumer claims in insolvency proceedings to reduce the financial losses suffered by householders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60360/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 will be published; if it will be accompanied by a full impact assessment and full cost benefit analysis with respect to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60775/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

137. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 will be published; if it will be accompanied by a full impact assessment and full cost benefit analysis with respect to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60775/26]

Question· writtenPQ 599asked

599. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63817/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

599. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the compensation arrangements that will apply to property owners whose land is acquired for the FourNorth project; if compensation may include impacts on the value or amenity of the retained property; if reasonable costs associated with obtaining independent professional valuation advice will be recoverable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63817/26]

Question· writtenPQ 603asked

603. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the acquisition of residential properties or private gardens are being examined in the development of the FourNorth project, including the use of non-residential land where feasible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

603. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if alternatives to the acquisition of residential properties or private gardens are being examined in the development of the FourNorth project, including the use of non-residential land where feasible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/26]

Question· writtenPQ 622asked

622. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if an updated cost-benefit analysis of MetroLink is being carried out to take account of the revised cost of the project and the increase in population and employment since the original business case was prepared; when this analysis will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64016/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

622. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if an updated cost-benefit analysis of MetroLink is being carried out to take account of the revised cost of the project and the increase in population and employment since the original business case was prepared; when this analysis will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64016/26]

Question· writtenPQ 768asked

768. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of difficulties faced by qualified cohabitants in accessing the capital acquisitions tax exemption (details supplied), including cases where this has delayed mortgage drawdowns; the options available to former cohabitants seeking to transfer assets following an amicable separation without having to take court proceedings; if he will consider reviewing the current provisions to ensure that former cohabitants and unmarried parents are not disadvantaged compared with married couples in similar circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62060/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

768. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of difficulties faced by qualified cohabitants in accessing the capital acquisitions tax exemption (details supplied), including cases where this has delayed mortgage drawdowns; the options available to former cohabitants seeking to transfer assets following an amicable separation without having to take court proceedings; if he will consider reviewing the current provisions to ensure that former cohabitants and unmarried parents are not disadvantaged compared with married couples in similar circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62060/26]

Question· writtenPQ 809asked

809. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) regulations 1994 (Statutory Instrument No. 353 of 1994) and section 92 of the Finance Act 1989, operating as part of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme exclude blind passengers; when the regulations will be amended to include severe visual impairment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

809. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) regulations 1994 (Statutory Instrument No. 353 of 1994) and section 92 of the Finance Act 1989, operating as part of the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme exclude blind passengers; when the regulations will be amended to include severe visual impairment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1012asked

1012. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to establishing a dedicated programme to identify and support high-growth indigenous SMEs with the potential to become internationally competitive businesses through tailored investment, innovation and export supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60642/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1012. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment if consideration is being given to establishing a dedicated programme to identify and support high-growth indigenous SMEs with the potential to become internationally competitive businesses through tailored investment, innovation and export supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60642/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1013asked

1013. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he will commission an independent review of Ireland’s industrial policy to identify measures that would increase productivity, strengthen indigenous enterprise and improve Ireland’s long-term economic resilience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60639/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1013. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether he will commission an independent review of Ireland’s industrial policy to identify measures that would increase productivity, strengthen indigenous enterprise and improve Ireland’s long-term economic resilience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60639/26]

Question· writtenPQ 108asked

108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to support the development of demand-side flexibility within Ireland’s electricity system; the role he expects demand-side response to play in achieving national electricity system and renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60266/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures his Department is taking to support the development of demand-side flexibility within Ireland’s electricity system; the role he expects demand-side response to play in achieving national electricity system and renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60266/26]

Question· writtenPQ 109asked

109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with EirGrid, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and representatives of the demand-side response sector regarding the operation of the electricity market and the participation of flexible demand resources; the outcome of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60271/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

109. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has engaged with EirGrid, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities and representatives of the demand-side response sector regarding the operation of the electricity market and the participation of flexible demand resources; the outcome of any such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60271/26]

Question· writtenPQ 187asked

187. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether, in making appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Council, he assesses if there is a sufficient balance of specialist expertise and viewpoints to ensure robust scrutiny of climate accounting methodologies, including GWP* and temperature neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

187. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether, in making appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Council, he assesses if there is a sufficient balance of specialist expertise and viewpoints to ensure robust scrutiny of climate accounting methodologies, including GWP* and temperature neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 207asked

207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration will be given to allowing the SEAI solar PV grant to support backup systems that enable households to safely use their solar-generated electricity during power outages, particularly during storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63373/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

207. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether consideration will be given to allowing the SEAI solar PV grant to support backup systems that enable households to safely use their solar-generated electricity during power outages, particularly during storms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63373/26]

Question· writtenPQ 601asked

601. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the statutory process that will apply where private land is required by compulsory acquisition for the FourNorth project; the rights available to affected property owners to make submissions or objections; the body responsible for determining such objections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

601. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the statutory process that will apply where private land is required by compulsory acquisition for the FourNorth project; the rights available to affected property owners to make submissions or objections; the body responsible for determining such objections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/26]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when residents adjoining the Connolly to Malahide rail corridor who may be directly affected by the FourNorth project will be notified; the arrangements for direct engagement with those residents before the emerging preferred option is finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

602. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport when residents adjoining the Connolly to Malahide rail corridor who may be directly affected by the FourNorth project will be notified; the arrangements for direct engagement with those residents before the emerging preferred option is finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/26]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional land currently expected to be required for the FourNorth project; the locations along the corridor where land acquisition may be necessary; if residential properties or private gardens may be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63810/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

604. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the additional land currently expected to be required for the FourNorth project; the locations along the corridor where land acquisition may be necessary; if residential properties or private gardens may be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63810/26]

Question· writtenPQ 607asked

607. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the FourNorth project is intended to facilitate future rail infrastructure or expansion; if any additional land is being safeguarded or considered for acquisition for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

607. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if the design of the FourNorth project is intended to facilitate future rail infrastructure or expansion; if any additional land is being safeguarded or considered for acquisition for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reforms to the taxation system being considered to better support indigenous SMEs to scale, invest and expand, including whether changes are being examined to ensure the tax system encourages business growth rather than creating barriers to expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60621/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

742. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reforms to the taxation system being considered to better support indigenous SMEs to scale, invest and expand, including whether changes are being examined to ensure the tax system encourages business growth rather than creating barriers to expansion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60621/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1040asked

1040. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional measures being considered to improve access to affordable long-term finance for indigenous SMEs seeking to scale, increase exports or invest in productivity improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60631/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

1040. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the additional measures being considered to improve access to affordable long-term finance for indigenous SMEs seeking to scale, increase exports or invest in productivity improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60631/26]

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