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Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: They do not pay rates. We are going to take a look at that.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Regulation (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The challenges that many businesses face in accessing State supports due to the EU definition of 'Undertakings in Difficulty' is a matter the Department is very much aware. Over the last 2 months, the Department has made a number of formal written submissions to the Commission in relation to the difficulties that arise for enterprises, particularly those high growth/high performance...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 to 11, inclusive, 20, 29 and 30 together. The High Court has ruled that the Sectoral Employment Order (electrical contracting sector) Order (SI 251 of 2019), providing minimum rates of remuneration and other matters for workers in the electrical contracting sector was made ultra vires, that is, outside the powers of the parent legislation. Accordingly,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: On June 19th the Government, having considered the expert public health advice provided by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), approved the rephasing of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. Apart from some exceptions, most sectors have been brought forward to Phase 3, which began on Monday 29th June. Under the rephased Roadmap, all indoor and outdoor amenities for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant support is just one part of the wider €12bn package of supports for commercial firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help those businesses to continue trading and to maintain employment. This package is a significant step-up in the supports available for all businesses...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant support is just one part of the wider €12bn package of supports for commercial firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help those businesses to continue trading and to maintain employment. This package is a significant step-up in the supports available for all businesses...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has introduced a €12bn package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID19 supports for business are available at:...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has allocated €250m for the Restart Grant Scheme. A funding tranche of €200m was made immediately to the 31 local authorities, collectively, to meet the initial applications from qualifying businesses associated with Phases 1 and 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for the re-opening of the business sector . The Scheme is subject to ongoing review and oversight...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that there is no current application for an employment permit for the named person (details supplied) or that person's spouse. In order to apply for an employment permit a non-EEA national must have secured a job offer for an eligible occupation from an Irish registered employer. An application for an employment permit by the named...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has introduced a €12bn package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID19 supports for business are available at:...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The High Court has ruled that the Sectoral Employment Order (electrical contracting sector) Order (SI 251 of 2019), providing minimum rates of remuneration and other matters for workers in the electrical contracting sector was made ultra vires, that is, outside the powers of the parent legislation. Accordingly, the judge is proposing to set aside the impugned order. Furthermore, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: Eligible businesses which had stayed open throughout the crisis, as well as those which were reopening under Phase 1 (from 18th May) and Phase 2 (8th June) of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business are encouraged to apply for the Restart Grant. As the Deputy will be aware, the acceleration of the Roadmap lead to a further number of businesses allowed to reopen...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has introduced a €12bn package of supports for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. Full details on all COVID19 supports for business are available at:...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant support is just one part of the wider €12bn package of supports for commercial firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help those businesses to continue trading and to maintain employment. This package is a significant step-up in the supports available for all businesses...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant is just one part of a wider assistance package for business and for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs.Within the funding available, the priority has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Programme for Government (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has not carried out any costings on the Programme for Government.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant is just one part of a wider assistance package for business and for firms of all sizes, which includes the wage subsidy scheme, the pandemic unemployment payment for the self-employed, grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs.Within the funding available, the priority has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has not engaged an external consultancy organisation or provider to deliver diversity and inclusion training since 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Legal Costs (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The following link contains information concerning the amount of external legal fees, inclusive of VAT, incurred by my Department and Offices for the period from January 2016 to June 2020. The table contained in the link does not include expenditure on external legal fees incurred by the Department's Agencies. ">Summary of Legal Fees

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (7 Jul 2020)

Leo Varadkar: The Restart Grant scheme is just one part of the wider €12bn suite of measures for firms of all sizes, which includes grants, low-cost loans, write-off of commercial rates and deferred tax liabilities, all of which will help to improve cashflow amongst SMEs. This package is a significant step-up in assistance available for all businesses in all sectors at this very difficult time. The...