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Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (20 Mar 2024)

Neale Richmond: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024 here today. Essentially, the Bill will provide a statutory basis for the transfer of Microfinance Ireland into State ownership, under the remit of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Before commenting on the specifics of the Bill, I wish to...

An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Daichead ar an mBunreacht (An Comhaontú maidir le Cúirt Aontaithe um Paitinní), 2024: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Forty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Agreement on a Unified Patent Court) Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Neale Richmond: I am happy to hear from any Deputies indicating in this very important debate. I am pleased to present the Bill before the House today for Committee, Report and Final Stages. Addressing the Dáil last Thursday, 29 February, I was both heartened and encouraged by Deputies' unanimous support for Ireland's participation in the Unified Patent Court, UPC, and the holding of a referendum on...

EU Talent Pool: Motion (28 Feb 2024)

Neale Richmond: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Death of Former Taoiseach: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Feb 2024)

Neale Richmond: I rise to express sympathy, on my behalf and on that of the Fine Gael organisation in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and my predecessor Olivia Mitchell, to the Bruton family on the sad passing of John. I express that sympathy to Finola, the children, our dear colleague and friend Richard and Mary, who is someone I knew before I knew the other Brutons. She was my wife's employer for a long time...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Jan 2024)

Neale Richmond: Global Ireland 2025 is a whole-of-Government strategy, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs, that aims to double Ireland’s global footprint and influence in the period 2018 to 2025. In July 2023, a review of the strategy found that implementation has brought significant benefits to Ireland, including by equipping our country to better withstand the challenges of recent years;...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Public Sector Staff (12 Dec 2023)

Neale Richmond: The number of WTE senior executives in global procurement employed by Enterprise Ireland in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 are as follows: As of 31st December 2021 As of 31st December 2022 As of 8th December 2023 Senior Executive (Civil Service AP Equivalent) 1 2 2 Office Location ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Equality Issues (29 Jun 2023)

Neale Richmond: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment commissioned the OECD to undertake a report to assess inclusive entrepreneurship training in Ireland and provide recommendations, based on international best practice, on how to enhance the provision of training interventions to improve their accessibility and impact. Based on the full report, DETE identified three priority actions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (29 Jun 2023)

Neale Richmond: In 2022, Enterprise Ireland, in total, provided funding of over €10.9 million to 343 client companies, employing 23,330 people in the Border Region. In January 2020, my colleague, then Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, announced an economic stimulus package for the border areas. This Package applies to counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (29 Jun 2023)

Neale Richmond: My Department, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices remain committed to supporting, encouraging, and fostering job creation through the indigenous sector for both traditional industries and innovative proposals in driving economic growth and employment opportunities in Ireland. In that regard, my Department’s White Paper on enterprise policy...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (27 Jun 2023)

Neale Richmond: I understand that there are over 30 cloth weaving enterprises operating in Ireland. In the Enterprise Ireland client base, there are 4 main textile weavers. In terms of funding for the sector, as manufacturing entities, any company with an ability to sell in the export market could be either a LEO, Enterprise Ireland, or Udaras client, and could avail of supports from the agency that...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ukraine War (16 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: In order to work in the State non-EEA nationals require either a valid employment permit from my Department or relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice allowing them to enter and work in the State without the requirement for an employment permit. These are two very distinct application processes with different checks and procedures in place in each respective...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (29 Mar 2023)

Neale Richmond: The largest write off by Enterprise Ireland in the last 10 years was €3.65 million. This related to a company that EI had invested in as a minority shareholder over a 10 year period from 2002. The primary purpose of Enterprise Ireland's investment here was in support of an extensive research and development programme by the company in disruptive technology. In general, the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (29 Mar 2023)

Neale Richmond: Enterprise Ireland supports the development of export led start up companies through its High Potential Start Up Programme. Enterprise Ireland reviews the company success rate after 5 years post Enterprise Ireland Investment. The survival rate of High Potential Start Up Companies Supported by Enterprise Ireland in the period 2012 to 2016, 5 years post Enterprise Ireland investment, was 75%.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (23 Mar 2023)

Neale Richmond: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together. There have been 1,842 direct investments made in the form of equity, convertible loan notes and repayable advances by Enterprise Ireland in client companies over the past five years. These investments are made in support of client companies business development plans. Enterprise Ireland undertakes detailed due diligence in advance...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (7 Mar 2023)

Neale Richmond: My Department officials have been in contact with Enterprise Ireland in relation to the company in question and while Enterprise Ireland, as a State development Agency, at all times aims to provide the best value for money to taxpayers and the State, it cannot guarantee absolutely that every company funded will succeed or deliver on its objectives and developmental targets. Nevertheless...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (7 Mar 2023)

Neale Richmond: My Department officials have been in contact with Enterprise Ireland in relation to the company in question. The legal process of dealing with this company's difficulties is ongoing and similar to any other secured creditor, Enterprise Ireland will receive a final distribution when this process concludes.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (22 Feb 2023)

Neale Richmond: In November 2022 the Government agreed to extend the mandate of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) to provide grant aid to firms in manufacturing and internationally traded services employing more than 10 but no more than 50 full time employees. The extension of the mandate will ensure a continuation of support for enterprises that have grown to ten or more employees, as appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Support Services (21 Feb 2023)

Neale Richmond: The Table below provides the relevant data sought on the number of senior principal scientific officers and senior executives in global procurement working for Enterprise Ireland in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 - As at 1st July 2021 As at 1st July 2022 Current Senior Principal Scientific Officers 0 0 0 ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (1 Feb 2023)

Neale Richmond: The latest job figures show employment increased across all economic sectors for Enterprise Ireland  supported companies. In total, 19,660 new jobs were created in 2022 by companies assisted by EI. Total employment by companies assisted by Enterprise Ireland in 2022 was 218,178, an increase of 5% on the 2021 outturn and 68% of these jobs are outside Dublin. Balanced regional development...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Data (31 Jan 2023)

Neale Richmond: The National Space Strategy for Enterprise 2019 – 2025 sets ambitious goals for how Ireland intends to develop an economically sustainable and expanding space-active industry, delivering quality jobs for the economy of tomorrow. Funding for the space sector in Ireland is not specifically allocated to the National Space Strategy rather, funding is allocated on the basis of our...