472. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the reason the new right to repair law does not apply to hobs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65615/26]

The EU Right to Repair Directive, which was introduced on 31 July 2026, applies to specific categories of products that were agreed at EU level. Hobs are not currently included within the scope of those provisions. However, the EU intends to undertake regular reviews of the products covered by the repair rules, with a view to adding further categories of goods over time. Any expansion of the scope of the EU framework would subsequently be reflected in Ireland's Right to Repair legislation.

The Right to Repair Directive is designed to make it easier and more accessible for consumers to repair certain products instead of replacing them. The Directive supports longer product lifespans, reduces waste and contributes to the transition to a circular economy. My Department’s website has detailed information about this Directive. The goods that are currently covered and are subject to EU repairability requirements:

• household washing machines, washer-dryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigerating appliances and vacuum cleaners

• electronic displays including televisions

• welding equipment

• servers and data storage products

• mobile phones, cordless phones and slate tablets

• e-bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds and other goods incorporating light means of transport (LMT) batteries

• domestic local space heaters

Further information on the Right to Repair Directive is also available to consumers on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (CCPC) website in relation to the Right to Repair Directive alongside information in relation to consumers rights when goods they have bought are faulty. The CCPC website also provides details about how to complain to a business, including information on the small claims procedure.

The repairmystuff.ie website has details of independent repairers countrywide.