Small and Medium Enterprises

155. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is considering any initiatives to make it a simpler process for SMEs to switch banks. [68501/26]

Gambling Sector

539. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has guidelines setting out what constitutes a sufficient skill element for competition to fall outside the definition of a regulated game or lottery. [68096/26]

School Facilities

377. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the possibility of a JCSP Library and Librarian for a school (details supplied). [68174/26]

Business Supports

522. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has or is considering reducing employer PRSI in retail to help combat the cost of business increases. [68095/26]

Small and Medium Enterprises

134. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his plans to improve transparency for SME business customers in relation to fees, charges and bills for banking and payment services. [68502/26]

Public Transport

266. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Luas Finglas and to provide an updated timeline for the project to commence construction. [68324/26]

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-30

Deputy Paul McAuliffe I welcome the proposals brought forward by the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. I encourage the Opposition to consider them at face value rather than ascribing a motivation to them. I believe they are in many ways common-sense proposals. Citizenship is among the most important rights a state can confer on an individual. It is not just a paper document. It is a reflection of a connection to Ireland and a commitment by the citizen to active

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-22

Deputy Paul McAuliffe I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable each Dublin local authority to adopt a scheme imposing a visitor accommodation levy on overnight stays in tourist accommodation within its functional area; to provide for the rate, collection, remittance and ring-fencing of revenue from such a levy; to provide for public consultation prior to the adoption of any such scheme; to provide for a register of accommodation providers, for the appointment

34th Dáil debate — 2026-09-22

Deputy Paul McAuliffe I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."