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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (25 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The employment of all non-EEA nationals in the State is governed by the Employment Permits Acts 2003 – 2014. Under this legislation in order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit or relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality which allows them to reside and work in the State without the requirement for an employment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. Between 2011 and 2016 no training courses were delivered on the use of social media, within my Department. My Department does promote the development of staff through attendance at conferences on topics relevant to their work. In this regard, four staff members attended conferences on social media during this period. The conferences...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Last year IDA Ireland appointed Jacobs Engineering, supported by AOS Planning, to identify potential strategic land banks in Ireland that would be particularly suitable for the development of data centre projects. The study, which comprises a number of stages, is being undertaken to understand what locations in Ireland are best suited for this type of investment. It is evaluating all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: On the 21st April 2018, the EU and Mexico reached an agreement in principle on a new trade agreement that will be part of the broader modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement. Modernisation of the trade part will provide for duty free trade on practically all trade in goods including in the Agricultural sector. The agreement also includes common sanitary and phytosanitary (food safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund does not come under the remit of my Department but that of the Department of Education and Skills.  Therefore, any adjustments to the strict qualifying criteria fall to that Department to address. However, extensive work has been ongoing in my Department to prepare for all Brexit eventualities. This includes detailed research...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The availability of an adequate supply of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand is a key element in the IDA's ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. The availability of property solutions allows projects to commence at an earlier date by diminishing much of the difficulties associated with land acquisition, planning and construction. It...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I was delighted to launch the Review of SME and Entrepreneurship issues and policies in Ireland with my colleague Pat Breen, T.D., Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection and the Secretary General of the OECD Ángel Gurría on 8 March 2018. This will be a collaborative...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I are aware of the U.S. Tax reform legislation that was enacted shortly before Christmas. This is the most substantial change to the US tax code in 30 years. These reforms include a reduction in the US corporate tax rate and a move to a territorial system. It is important that we continuously monitor the situation as companies and Governments around the world analyse the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Residency Permits (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Matters relating to the presence in the State of foreign nationals who are the partners of Irish citizens are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. I have been informed that the partner of an Irish citizen may be granted a Stamp 4 residence permission, if they meet the qualifying criteria for the De Facto Partner Immigration Permission (DFPIP) scheme which is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) into the personal contract plan car finance market (PCPs) was the first comprehensive study of the PCP market in the state. I am also aware that the Central Bank published an Economic Letter “An overview of the Irish PCP market” in recent weeks. The CCPC’s report made a number of recommendations,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: From February 9th 2018, when section 16(3)(b) International Protection Act 2015 was struck down by the Supreme Court, until the date of entry into force of the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive, any eligible international protection applicants can access the employment permit system on the same basis as other non-EEA nationals. The opt-in process, involving formal discussions with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone who intends to start or grow their own business. In the first instance, the LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State support available through agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Data (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: In 2017 the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s Economic and Financial Evaluation Unit published a report “The cost of congestion, an analysis in the Greater Dublin Area”. The analysis estimates that the cost of time lost due to aggravated congestion is €358 million in the base year (2012). The National Competitiveness Council’s forthcoming report...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is very much aware of the situation involving Aughinish Alumina. I have spoken directly with the company's CEO and both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have met with its senior management. IDA Ireland has also been in regular contact with the firm since details of the sanctions first emerged. This remains a complex and fluid situation which will continue to evolve over...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (2 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The agencies under my Department primarily Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office, have a range of supports available and provide advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone who intends to start or grow their own business. In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, my department has made enquiries and the firm in question is a client of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (2 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The announcement by CG Power Systems Ireland that it is to reduce the number of employees at its Cavan facility is deeply regrettable. The Government and IDA Ireland did everything possible to avert these job losses. We engaged intensively with CG Power over the last number of months and I met with its senior management in April. Unfortunately, the company has informed us that, due to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by the IDA that information on the total of grants paid to client companies in 2017 will be made available once they have been audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General. This audit should be completed by October this year.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As much of the car hire by consumers occurs outside their country of residence and as the main companies engaged in car hire operate on a trans-national basis, action to tackle anti-consumer practices in the car hire sector is most effectively undertaken on an EU-wide basis. In response to an increase in complaints from consumers about car rental, in 2015 the European Commission and national...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Training (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: From 2011 to date, my Department has spent €3,180.05 on staff attendance at social media training conferences.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Horizon 2020 Strategy Funding (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The following tables provide the total Horizon 2020 (EU) funding awarded to SMEs, by county, for each of the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The tables are based on the European Commission's most recent data release on Horizon 2020, which cover the period up to the 28thFebruary 2018. It should be noted that the information requested is not collated by my Department - it is maintained...