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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: In May 2021, Teva announced that Tosara Pharma located in Baldoyle would cease manufacturing at the end of 2022 with the loss of 130 jobs. Tosara Pharma has been manufacturing Sudocrem at a 33,000 sq.ft manufacturing plant, since 1984. The site activities include manufacturing, packaging, quality, and shipping of Sudocrem to global markets. Tosara Pharma manufactures a high-volume,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Projects (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will be aware that Enterprise Ireland has to-date approved funding to 68 projects under the three calls of the Regional Enterprise Development Fund 2017 – 2020 (REDF) and a further 11 projects under the Border Enterprise Development Fund 2020 (BEDF) on behalf of my Department. I am very conscious that over the past 2 years there has been a significant increase in costs...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: Rising energy prices was one of a number of factors that drove a rise in inflation since mid-2021. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked further energy price increases and brought unprecedented volatility to international energy markets. This is feeding through to retail price increases for all households and businesses. I understand that these rising costs, including fuel...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Living Wage (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I have acknowledged the pressures people are feeling as the rate of inflation and the cost of living increases. I know these costs are increasing rapidly and that those on lower incomes are being disproportionately affected. When considering increases in the National Minimum Wage during a period of inflation Government must be is conscious of the need to avoid second round effects....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The appointment of a Regional Manager for the South-East Region is an operational matter for IDA Ireland, though I understand the recruitment process for the position of IDA Regional Manager for the South East Region is currently underway. I am also informed that the IDA Team in the South-East Region is, on a temporary basis, reporting to the Department Manager- Regional Development.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: Regional development is at the centre of the IDA’s current 2021-2024 strategy, Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth. The Agency will target half of all investments (400) from 2021- 2024 to regional locations and maintain the same high level of investment as targeted in their previous strategy for each region of the country. There are currently no vacancies at Regional Director...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Ukraine War (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I want to assure you that Ireland’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty remains unwavering. Ireland is at the forefront of efforts across the United Nations and the European Union to bring an end to the conflict. The EU has imposed sanctions targeting Russia for its illegal attack on Ukraine. These sanctions are designed to hurt the Russian economy and not the Irish or European...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Agreements (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, the EU reached political agreement in their trade negotiations with the Mercosur region in June 2019. The Agreement will cement the close political and economic relations between the EU and Mercosur countries and represents a clear commitment from both regions to rules-based international trade. In 2021, Ireland exported nearly €0.5 billion worth of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The Government is committed to introducing a statutory sick pay scheme and as such the Sick Leave Bill is being prioritised. Ireland is an outlier among advanced European economies in not providing for any statutory employer paid sick leave. It is simply not right that people who are sick are often afraid to take time off for fear of a major reduction in their income and it's not good...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Closures (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I would like to again extend my sympathies to all employees who have been affected by the sudden closure of Roadbridge Limited. Since becoming aware of the closure, Government have been working in a coordinated way to support the employees in any way possible. The Department of Social Protection have already ensured that income supports will be made available to impacted staff during the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Wind Energy Generation (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I can advise the Deputy that a cross-departmental Offshore Renewable Energy Delivery Taskforce, chaired by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, is being established to capture wider economic and business opportunities associated with the development of Offshore Renewable Energy in Ireland. This will include the identification of supporting infrastructure development...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Losses (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: On 27 January, B.Braun announced its decision to wind up operations at their Collooney site in Sligo. The company said that it made this decision because it found it difficult to continue to scale its specific manufacturing operations in Ireland to remain competitive. IDA Ireland, worked closely with B.Braun to try to find a solution. Unfortunately, a solution could not be found, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Aid (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: On March 22nd, the European Commission approved a Regional Aid Map for Ireland for the period 2022-2027. The Regional Aid Map identifies the areas where Regional Aid can be granted. Regional Aid is a form of state aid provided to enterprises to encourage investment and job creation in areas of relative economic disadvantage. Granting authorities in Ireland, in particular Enterprise Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The tables below set out the gross salary rates for the Special Advisers to Ministers and Minister of State in my Department at year end 2020 and year end 2021.In respect of the records held by my Department, there were no pensions paid out to the Special Advisers during 2020 or 2021. 32ndDáil – dissolved on 27thJune 2020 Office of the Minister for Business,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Commissions of Investigation (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: There are no currently ongoing commissions of investigation under the remit of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Question Heading for question(s) 162 (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: I'm informed that the only company which received payments from IDA Ireland under the Succeed-in-Ireland initiative was Connect-Ireland Initiative Limited (“Connect Ireland”). That company was paid a total of €2,270,000 (excluding VAT) in respect of 575 jobs created, in accordance with the contract between IDA Ireland and Connect Ireland relating to the Succeed in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: There are currently 9 staff within my Department who are working with the European Union in Brussels. *In addition there is 1 staff member - a seconded national expert - seconded to the European Commission, in Washington D.C.The tables below set out the number of staff, their present roles and responsibilities and also the corresponding figures on 23 June 2016: Table 1 - Officers seconded...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: The Government knows that many workers place huge social value on workplace flexibility, and remote working plays a central role in enabling that increased flexibility to support a better work/life balance. There has been a significant long-term shift in attitudes to remote work amongst both employers and workers throughout the country. The Government is committed to increasing remote...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: My Department, together with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is commissioning research which will examine the potential social, economic and environmental implications of a transition to reduced working time, including the potential impacts of a transition to a four-day week. This research will be carried out with a view to establishing an evidence base which...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Defibrillators Provision (7 Apr 2022)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has a dedicated Health and Safety Unit with responsibility at Principal Officer level, whereby the objective is always to ensure a safe and appropriate working environment for all staff and visitors across our 11 buildings. This includes the provision of specific health and safety related equipment, including at least one functioning defibrillator in each location. Where...