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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I have been advised by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, that pending the final outcome of the EU/UK negotiations, it is not possible at this stage to outline what regulatory regime will be in place for Irish licensed road transport operators in the various post-Brexit scenarios.  The Government remains focused on the finalisation of the withdrawal agreement to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that the above named company was granted Trusted Partner status on 14 November 2018.  A letter issued to the company on this date notifying it of this decision.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since my appointment as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation I have had two engagements with the accountancy profession which included Brexit in the agenda. On 17 April 2018 I met with the President of Chartered Accountants Ireland and on 24 October 2018 I gave the opening address to the IAASA Brexit Business Briefing.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Proposed Legislation (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme is being developed by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in partnership with the Department of Finance, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and the European Investment Fund (EIF). Through a counter-guarantee from the EIF, the Future Growth Loan Scheme will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 327 together. My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These supports aim to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming months. In addition to direct supports to firms, I and my Department have been developing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Brexit Loan Scheme provides affordable working capital to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees that are or will be impacted by Brexit and meet the scheme criteria. The €23 million exchequer funding (€14 million from my Department and €9 million from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) has been leveraged to provide a fund of up to €300...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The EU and US are each other's most significant trading partners based on broadly similar values and interests that have proved indispensable for the prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic.  Ireland and the EU remain fully committed to a continued strong partnership with the US as equal partners.  Our long-established relationships provide the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Brexit Loan Scheme provides affordable working capital to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees that are or will be impacted by Brexit and meet the scheme criteria. The €23 million exchequer funding (€14 million from my Department and €9 million from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) has been leveraged to provide a fund of up to €300...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Data (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: There is no data available which specifically measures the number of people on the autism spectrum that are employed in Ireland. The first study measuring the number of people who are on this spectrum in Ireland was completed in 2016 by researchers at DCU, but did not include metrics on employment.  My Department has consulted with the Central Statistics Office and Departments of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legal Costs (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Legal service providers contracted in 2018 are set out in the following table.  The table does not include contracts already existing at the start of 2018, nor does it include contracts which have not yet given rise to Fee Notes (e.g. where a case is ongoing).  The hours worked are not relevant in many cases as some tasks are undertaken at a flat fee. Service provider contracted...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legal Costs (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the legal service providers contracted by Enterprise Ireland from January to October 2018 are set out in the following table along with the total cost of each. The number of hours worked has not been included as this would identify the cost per hour of each legal service provider, which is commercially sensitive information. Legal Service Providers Cost € A&L...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legal Costs (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The following table sets out a list of legal service providers utilised by the IDA from January to September 2018 and the cost of each particular service during that period. The professional fees referenced include a range of services, including land and building sales, land acquisition, lease transactions, grant recoveries and legal advice on various matters. As to the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together. The ODCE does not have the power to impose company director restrictions or disqualifications.  Only the High Court can impose such sanctions.  However, following the commencement of the Companies Act, 2014, in June, 2015, the ODCE may, in specified circumstances, invite an individual, who would otherwise face High Court...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Investigations/prosecutions - The ODCE has a remit to investigate indications of both civil and criminal wrongdoing under company law. In conducting such investigations, the ODCE has a range of investigative powers at its disposal as provided for by the Companies Acts.   Exercise of investigative powers Those powers are supplemented by those powers that members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Prosecutions on indictment - Purpose of criminal investigations It is important to appreciate that the purpose of a criminal investigation is not to secure a conviction. Rather, the purpose is to establish the facts. Thereafter, it is a matter for the DPP to determine, having regard to the facts and to potentially relevant offences, whether the direction of charges is appropriate and in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 338 together. The ODCE currently has one vacancy (Corporate Compliance Manager). Since his appointment, the current Director has undertaken a significant restructuring of the ODCE to better reflect the organisation’s needs in the context of both its strategic shift towards deploying resources towards more serious indications of wrongdoing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: One of the actions in the Government's package of Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017, is the establishment of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) as an agency. Work on the development of the legislative framework for the establishment of the ODCE as an agency is well advanced.  I intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since my appointment and to date I have not had any meetings with the Director of Corporate Enforcement. My Department maintains regular contact with the ODCE on, inter alia, issues such as reform and modernisation, resourcing, performance and proposals for legislative change.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As is the case with other Offices and Agencies under the remit of my Department, officials from my Department meet with officials from the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement on a regular basis to discuss a range of issues, including in relation to Human Resource issues, ICT matters, funding, facilities, legislation and meetings with the Department’s Management Board....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: There are currently 24 field inspectors who have been involved in farm safety inspections and campaigns throughout 2018. In 2017 the HSA undertook a recruitment campaign for 11 Inspector posts, 6 of which were for field inspection posts. These 6 Inspectors have been involved in farm inspection campaigns during 2018 thereby helping to ensure that farm inspection targets and farm safety...