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Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: ConnectIreland, which is a self-funded company that was set up by an entrepreneur, secured a five-year contract for the Succeed in Ireland programme from IDA Ireland in 2012. Seventy-nine international companies have been approved by IDA Ireland under the programme, with 2,411 jobs being created over three years. It is noteworthy, given that regional job creation is a big issue for us, that...

Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: It does not make sense to discontinue the programme, do the review and then possibly continue it. It would make perfect sense to my mind to keep the programme running and use those worldwide connections. There are more than 80,000 connected people around the world in the Irish diaspora. It is a large network and we would lose all of it. DKM Economic Consultants has reported that...

Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: How long will the review take?

Other Questions: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the statutory role the Health and Safety Authority has in ensuring the health and safety of users of fairground equipment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6321/17]

Other Questions: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: My question relates to the remit of the Health and Safety Authority, HSA, in respect of funfair and fairground equipment. The funfair business is a huge industry which affects many communities as the operators move from town to village, and there are major implications for the health and safety of children arising from its activities. Does the Minister have any plans to review the role of...

Other Questions: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: Last week, RTE's "Prime Time" reported on an individual whose serious injury was allegedly sustained on a roller coaster at an Irish funfair attraction. The report outlined the inadequate statutory provisions relating to the capacity of the HSA to investigate the incident. Has the Department initiated a plan of action to address this serious issue? In the United Kingdom, there is a large...

Other Questions: Health and Safety Regulations (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: Local authorities are not capable of overseeing safety regulations in funfairs or theme parks. They need to focus on building housing and tackling homelessness. It is a pity they did not adequately oversee building standards when they should have done. I reiterate that this is a huge industry and our eyes have been off the ball for too long. It is particularly urgent given it is children...

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will provide an update on regional IDA site visits and vacant properties in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6319/17]

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: I ask the Minister to provide an update on the regional IDA Ireland site visits and the vacant properties in 2016.

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: The challenge is to promote job creation outside of the greater Dublin area. The Minister quoted some of the figures and I will rehearse a couple back to her. In 2016, the County Cavan had only two site visits and County Roscommon had only one. These are two counties out of 26 and it is abysmal for them to receive only three site visits. The greater Dublin area attracted 45% of all...

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: I would not agree that it is silly. In fact, it is silly of the Minister to call it "silly". Site visits are the step on the road to new job creation. There are 23 vacant IDA Ireland properties around the country. The availability of serviced sites was mentioned by the Minister but the availability of serviced office space is imperative and we are falling behind in that regard. IDA...

Other Questions: IDA Site Visits (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: It starts with site visits.

Other Questions: Film Industry (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: It would be helpful if the Minister could let us know when the zoning is next up for review, if she has that information available. With regard to a different but linked enterprise, will the Minister revert to me with information on the level of support the Department or its agencies have given to the development of Troy Studios in Limerick, which is also in the film business?

Other Questions: Film Industry (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: Why not give it to me? I asked for it.

Consumer Insurance Contracts Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: Insurance is an essential part of society that affects almost every walk of life. Insurance has a direct impact on the security and peace of mind of individuals and businesses, large and small throughout the country. It is essential for providing people with protection and security against the risks of everyday life. As we know, the insurance market in Ireland is dysfunctional in many...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 15. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when she will publish the heads of the Terms of Employment (Information) (Amendment) and Organisation of Working Time (Amendment) Bill 2016 and proposals regarding protections for workers on insecure, low-hour contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6320/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Growth Initiatives (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 25. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps being taken to reverse the continual fall in business competitiveness levels and making Ireland an attractive location for business to locate, particularly Ireland's competitiveness standing with the UK; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6323/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Initiatives (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 29. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress in establishing a TechShop as provided under the Dublin action plan for jobs; the funding that has been allocated by her Department towards this initiative;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6322/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 48. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a holiday visa can be issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6439/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Public Health and Safety (9 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: 125. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of all safety certificates that he or his Department has received in respect of funfairs in each of the years 2014 to 2016, by county, in tabular form. [6599/17]