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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: The wave of vile abuse, harassment, physical attacks, antisocial behaviour and shoplifting in shops and supermarkets was highlighted on RTÉ "Prime Time" last night. The owners of a business in my constituency of Mayo stated that they are currently going through a pandemic of petty crime, with children as young as primary school age committing these thefts. The Ballina-based owners...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their work over recent months, especially in response to Covid and the inflationary crisis we face and what businesses face. I ask Mr. Clancy for an overview of the key performance indicators that Enterprise Ireland uses to measure success and effectiveness. I ask him also to provide an overview of the strategy Enterprise Ireland has adopted to...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: May I talk about the 45,000 jobs to be created by 2024, two thirds of which will be outside of Dublin? Can the witnesses give us a breakdown per region as to where we are currently? We are talking about over 30,000 jobs being created outside of Dublin by 2024. In relation to the breakdown of funding, do our guests have figures for the west?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is out of what total?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That equates to 10% of the overall budget for the west. In the context of the €1.4 billion for research and development, what are the key sectors or points of focus for Enterprise Ireland?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Out of the €1.4 billion, how much has been spent to date?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: How is that supported by Enterprise Ireland?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: On Enterprise Ireland's role in innovation, is there a team that is dealing with the green transition? An Cathaoirleach mentioned green hydrogen. That will certainly be an important area of focus in the years ahead. What is Enterprise Ireland doing to promote businesses entering this type of sector? What type of support will be available in the coming years and will there be calls for...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I am interested in both.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would like to focus on large-scale operations that will provide a supply chain of green hydrogen across the country. This is a sector that needs attention. Is there a skill set within Enterprise Ireland to support private investors or the State in order to move more quickly on this? Scotland is moving very quickly on this. Across Europe orders are being placed for electrolysers but the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I would not agree with that assertion. Green hydrogen is not based on offshore wind. There is huge viability in onshore wind. The wind speeds in my county of Mayo are some of the best in Europe. The cost associated with offshore wind, especially in the west where it will be floating, is prohibitive. Two companies, Shell and Equinor, removed themselves from committed offshore projects....

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: At what stage do companies need to be at in order to access this funding? Is there a specific point? Do they need planning permission or an exhaustive business plan in order to be eligible for this funding? For some, it is just not feasible to apply for it.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yes.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: I have one final question.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: On the initiatives that Enterprise Ireland provides to encourage business growth in economically disadvantaged or less developed regions, I refer to the example of the strategic development zone of 246 acres assigned to Ireland West Airport Knock in 2019. This zone has yet to be activated, but it has huge potential. Can I ask Mr. Clancy about Enterprise Ireland's work to try to develop this...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is correct.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is very good to hear because Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the local authority all have roles to play. I thank Mr. Clancy for his response in that regard. I have a question on access to skills and the labour market. Supply pressures are currently affecting certain sectors. Is there a major skills gap affecting the business community as a whole? Perhaps Mr. Clancy could give an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he plans to open a Passport Office in the west of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14283/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Pension Provisions (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the services that are available to provide help and support for returning and returned Irish immigrants to secure their UK state pension entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14284/23]