Results 1,061-1,080 of 4,717 for speaker:Neale Richmond

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The current budget for Enterprise Ireland for 2023 is set out below 2023 Budget €'000 DETE Exchequer Funding 524,773 Own Resource Income (Estimated)* 82,223 Total Budget 2023 606,996 The estimated cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: In 2022, Enterprise Ireland had an investment income target, as part of its Own Resource Income (ORI) sanction, of €69m and it received €87m proceeds from investment activity. In 2023, as part of the annual Own Resource Income sanction request from DPER, Enterprise Ireland has an investment income target of €75m from investment activity. Any excess ORI generated...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: Monies generated by Enterprise Ireland from investments are classified as Own Resource Income (ORI). The amount of ORI retained by Enterprise Ireland is subject to annual sanction by the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and is used, in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland’s Exchequer allocation, to fund its activities. Any excess ORI generated above the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The staff of the Health and Safety Authority is made up of those in administration and inspector grades. The inspector grades comprise of Grade I (senior inspectors) as well as Grade II and Grade III inspectors. Inspectors operate across all our mandates which include occupational health and safety, chemicals, accreditation, and market surveillance of products. The majority of the Health and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: Delivering balanced regional growth and sustainable local job creation is a core objective of this Government and is a key component in the recently published White Paper on Enterprise. The White Paper emphasises the role my department and agencies continue to play in achieving this objective through direct assistance to businesses as well as promotion and enhancement of the regional...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone, including people with disabilities, intending to start or grow a business. In that regard, the LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State supports available through agencies such as the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166, 167, 168 and 169 together. I will reply to all four questions submitted by the Deputy together. There are currently 1,629 employment permit applications in the processing queue. As of the 8thMay 2023 the processing dates in respect of Employment Permit applications are as follows: - Standard new applications 12 business days. - Standard Renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (11 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. My Department’s Statement of Strategy sets out a vision of making Ireland the best place to succeed in business in all parts of our country, with vibrant enterprises, more high-quality employment, growing trade, fair workplaces and higher productivity. The past two years have seen strong employment growth and my Department, through...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (10 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: Deputy Nash and I had an exchange last night in the Chamber during Private Members’ business, during which I issued a very stark warning. Price caps have been introduced so far this year in the EU in both Croatia, which had food costs inflation of 20%, and in Hungary, which had food costs inflation of 50%. Let us be frank: these have not worked. They have actually had a damaging...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (10 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (10 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: My Department does not have any specific grants or supports for businesses that wish to expand or bring into use vacant commercial units which have been vacant for any period. I would note that several Local Authorities do offer a range of grants to businesses to encourage them to occupy vacant commercial premises within their local authority area. These schemes operate by lowering the entry...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Correspondence (10 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: It is my understanding that a liquidator has been appointed to oversee the winding up of the company. The Companies Act 2014 provides safeguards to ensure that a liquidation process complies with the relevant statutory requirements. The Companies Act 2014 allows for any creditor, including employees, of the company to apply to the court for a determination on any question arising in the...

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: The meeting was arranged before the motion.

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: That one will still happen; this meeting was called last week.

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: I can show the Deputy the records.

Food Costs and High Grocery Bills: Motion [Private Members] (9 May 2023)

Neale Richmond: I thank the Deputies for raising these important matters and allowing us time to discuss them. As mentioned, we will not oppose the motion. In fact, it is fair to say we are largely in agreement. Needless to say, I do not agree with some of the language that has just been used. I, too, do the weekly shop for my household and see people suffering, be they in Nutgrove, Rathfarnham,...