Results 141-160 of 235 for going forward speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Equal Opportunities Employment (3 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...entrepreneurship - this represented a 19% increase on similar targeted services in 2017. EI has also developed a series of female accelerator programmes in partnership with knowledge providers such as Going for Growth, the National Digital Research Centres (NDRC) Female Founders Programme, Dublin BIC Innovate, and DCU Ryan Academy Female Highfliers. To promote and support the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (12 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...to cover foreign direct investment, as well as making the European Parliament a co-legislator alongside the Council on trade matters. Under this architecture the European Commission acts as lead negotiator on behalf of all EU countries regarding trade agreements with non-EU countries. Member States (in Council) approve negotiating directives (or mandates) before negotiations begin, are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...;s Review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policy in Ireland. My Department and its Agencies are focused on providing the most appropriate and focused supports to Irish firms. Through my Department’s ongoing engagement with the OECD secretariat, I was made aware of what was at that point a forthcoming recommendation to establish an interdepartmental committee on SMEs and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (6 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Bill will go through Committee Stage today and will then be reported to the Dáil. I will then have to go back to the Seanad to bring forward the amendments we made to the original Bill. They have to go back to the Seanad. That will be done as quickly as possible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (23 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ..., key stakeholders and local business community to the effect that we will not allow the closure to reverse the progress made in County Clare and the rest of the region over many years. I look forward to working with all those who attended today as we do everything we can to source new investment and employment for the area. On Deputy Carey's point, I will certainly keep the local...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (9 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ... female-only Competitive Start Up Fund and female specific training and mentoring run by the LEOs.  Enterprise Ireland has also developed a series of female accelerator programmes in partnership with knowledge providers such as Going for Growth and the National Digital Research Centres (NDRC) Female Founders Programme. This spotlight on female entrepreneurship...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Irish National Accreditation Board (9 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...certification roles. My Department has no role in relation to decisions of this nature made by INAB. In relation to correspondence and discussions between my Department and INAB the primary nature of ongoing contact is related to the appointment of Notified Bodies. My Department is the Notifying Authority for the conformity assessment of certain products being placed on the EU...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...Informal meeting of Trade Ministers which took place on 1st October 2019 in Brussels.  Ministers discussed the critical situation in the WTO, and EU collective efforts regarding its reform and on-going negotiations.  Ministers also discussed related trade matters involving the United States.  In addition, the EU Commission updated Trade Ministers on the preparation of the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...known for many years. As a director of the Quinn group of companies, he supports the employment of more than 800 people in the Ballyconnell area. It is important that people should be able to go to and return from work without this type of horrific intimidation. What happened to him was absolutely outrageous. My thoughts remain with his family and friends and I wish him a full and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cyber Security Protocols (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...testing of internet facing systems, and good practice least privileged access principles. My Department recognises that ensuring the security of information and information systems is an ongoing process. This includes regular reviews of systems and practices and my Department has just concluded one such review of its security practices which will inform work in this area going...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: European Council Meetings (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...COMPET - is generally composed of "industry" Ministers. With regard to your request for an overview of EU Trade agreements and trade discussions, the EU’s suite of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), go beyond the reduction or elimination of conventional tariff barriers to include: - non-tariff and regulatory barriers, services, - investment, - recognition of professional...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: .... That is something for the future. I also saw a tiny camera. It was smaller even than the head of a pin. The project will allow cameras to enter the body to look at the heart. What is going on out there is amazing, including in the area of photonics. It is important to make the public aware of these projects. For example, a needle has been developed which administers an injection...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (27 Mar 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...Jobs has been very successful, but we need to refocus it. That is what the regional enterprise plans are about. They are about highlighting the benefits of investing in the regions and putting forward the different strengths of each region. It is about taking a bottom-up approach and seeing how we can create more jobs in the regions. The Deputy mentioned the Border region and the...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (27 Mar 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...in touch with Enterprise Ireland, which has a lot of contact with companies exporting to Britain. The Department's focus is on supporting companies through the Brexit process. A lot of work is going into giving them the supports they need. I engage a lot with businesses through IBEC and the retail consultation forum. I meet them and hear what they have to say. If there are any issues...

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...some cases. Disappointed fans naturally want to know how this can happen and what can be done to tackle it. I fully share the concerns of Deputies and the public on the issue. In July, I secured Government approval for taking the Second and later Stages of the Bill in Government time and for the drafting of amendments. The Bill’s Second Reading this evening is being taken in...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...invited Senators to make me aware of unfair practices relating to gift vouchers that are not addressed in the Bill. I take Senator Ó Céidigh's point about what happens in the event of a company going into receivership or liquidation. While I do not believe I can address it in this Bill, I will examine the matter. I want to extend the expiry date for gift vouchers to a minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: ...in tandem. This will assist my Department in developing a SME Strategy which will be part of the Future Jobs Framework. It will inform the whole of Government how best to address the needs of our SMEs and entrepreneurs through policy intervention going forward. I and my Department will continue to hold structured dialogue with key stakeholders and advocate across Government to ensure...

Seanad: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...contributed to the debate and who have shown great flexibility by taking all Stages today, because this Bill is urgent.The Senators raised issues around the supports we have for businesses. The Government and its agencies are in constant contact with businesses about Brexit preparations. We have instituted a wide range of initiatives that can be tailored to meet the needs of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (15 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...Personal Injuries Commission published in December 2017 and involved analysis of approximately 4,500 awards made in the first six months of 2018. The Report recommends that PIAB produce information going forward relating to the incidence of ‘whiplash’ soft tissue injuries. The suggested time frame for the implementation of this recommendation was end 2018. The statistics...

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (8 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ...is critical to improving the claims environment. This issue was also raised by Deputy Broughan. The Bill providing for the establishment of the judicial council is a legislative priority for the Government. The intention is to make significant progress towards the enactment of the Bill by the end of this year. On the PIAB recalibrating the book of quantum, Deputy Kelleher made...