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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Industry (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The matters that arose in relation to non-EEA workers in the fishing industry required a cross-Departmental and cross agency response as different Departments and Agencies had the capacity to bring the necessary expertise, legislative powers and resources to bear on the issues that were brought to light. To this end an inter-Departmental Task Force was formed by the Government. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Third Level Funding (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department’s allocation to the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) in 2016 was €30.4m; this included a Supplementary Estimate of €20m in December 2016. The allocation in 2017 is €14.4m. The 2017 PRTLI allocation is being used to address the existing liabilities under PRTLI Cycle 5. There were 33 projects funded under Cycle 5, of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Staffing levels of my Department, its Offices and Agencies reflect the requirement to manage the pay bill and staff numbers in accordance with Government pay policy with staff resources deployed in the most effective and efficient manner as appropriate to business needs and key priorities at any given time. An additional €3million was secured in respect of Pay in Budget 2017 and is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland Data (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) supports approximately 500 award holders across its portfolio of research programmes. The portfolio includes both investigator initiated and thematic calls, project grants and large-scale Research Centre awards, short and long-term funding, support for early career researchers, emerging and established research leaders, individual and collaborative awards....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: IDA Ireland is making good progress towards its target of increasing the level of investment in each region by 30% to 40% by 2019.  In 2016, 52% of all Agency supported jobs created were based outside of Dublin. While IDA Ireland does everything in its power to ensure an even spread of investments, it is important to realise that the ultimate decision on location rests solely with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Functions (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: It is recognised at national and EU-level that the biggest challenge often faced by innovative companies is finding a first customer, rather than securing funding for Research and Innovation. At the EU-level, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, Horizon 2020 has two programmes designed to address this challenge, namely Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) and Public...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The UK’s decision to leave the EU is regrettable and it will undoubtedly present challenges for Ireland because of the significant amount of trade between our two countries. Our strategies are designed to keep companies and jobs in Ireland and we are fully focused on this objective. I am deeply engaged with my Department’s agencies - Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1414 and 1422 together. The vote by the UK to leave the European Union has potential job creation opportunities for Ireland, particularly in the financial services sector.  However, quantifying job numbers for Dublin at this point is not possible. The Government through the IDA will continue to pursue all new opportunities to attract mobile...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland Staff (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) have designated three new posts to have specific Brexit related responsibilities and duties.  These posts have been enabled by an increase in the Foundation’s pay allocation in 2017 for Brexit specific recruitment.  While these posts have yet to be filled, recruitment is currently underway. Furthermore, a number of current SFI staff also...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Directive 93/13/EEC on Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts was given effect by the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995 (S.I. No. 27/1995), the "Principal Regulations". The Directive has since been given further effect by the following enactments: the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) (Amendment) Regulations 2000 (S.I....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The EU’s suite of Free Trade Agreements with third Countries help to open new markets, break down barriers and provide new opportunities for Irish firms.  These existing EU Agreements and new trade deals will continue to be important for Ireland.  With a small domestic market, further expansion in other markets is essential to our continued economic growth. Ireland will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1418 and 1421 together. In the first quarter of 2017, there was one IDA Ireland-sponsored site visit to Co. Roscommon. In 2016, there was one site visit only.  While this is disappointing, it must be borne in mind that site visits are not the only indication of foreign direct investment (FDI) activity in a county. The majority of new FDI comes from...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Closures (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The company referred to by Deputy Murphy received a number of supports under various schemes from my Department, through Enterprise Ireland, between 2006 and 2011. In January 2013, the Department of Health communicated to all Government Departments and their agencies the guidelines for the implementation of Article 5.3 of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department, through Enterprise Ireland (EI) provides a range of supports to help Irish companies start, grow and export.  There are now over 201,000 people employed by EI supported companies across the country, an all-time high for the Agency.  The fact that over 130,000 of those 201,000 jobs are outside of Dublin is also significant.  All regions recorded increases in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Data (2 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1423 and 1424 together. IDA Ireland collates its client companies’ exports to the UK and European Union by NACE code only. The Agency does not track the information by individual European countries. The tables below provide details of all IDA Ireland client company exports in 2015, which are the latest available figures. The breakdowns provided are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (3 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 to 319, inclusive, together. The Enterprise Stabilisation Fund (ESF) was established by Government to support viable but vulnerable exporting companies who were experiencing difficulties due to the economic crisis which started in 2008. €100m was allocated to the fund to the end of 2010. Client companies of Enterprise Ireland, IDA,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (3 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Deputy will be aware that my Department commissioned a survey, which was carried out by Behaviour and Attitudes in January, seeking the views of SMEs on the impact of Brexit on their businesses.  This survey looked at the impact to date of Brexit and forward to the more medium term impacts (over the coming 18 months). Extensive engagement has also been undertaken with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (3 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The person in question was employed as chief executive officer of the Labour Relations Commission until 30 September 2015, and as director general of the Workplace Relations Commission following its establishment on 1 October 2015. In this context, my Department processed salary payments to the person in question during the period referred to. These ceased upon the person's retirement...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (4 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On the 30th October 2016, the EU – Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed by representatives from Canada, the EU and its Member States. On the 15th February 2017, the European Parliament voted in support of the provisional application of CETA. The process of ratification can now commence in some 43 national parliaments and regional assemblies across...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (4 May 2017)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My responsibility, as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, is on ensuring that Ireland as a whole is best placed to capitalise on potential foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities may emerge on account of Brexit. That is why I secured significant additional funding for IDA Ireland to help the Agency better respond to the challenges and opportunities Brexit may present. I...