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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I acknowledge the work Deputy Smith is doing on Brexit as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence. I am from the Clones area and Deputy Smith's home is not far from Belturbet, Bawnboy and Ballyconnell, which are towns that bore the brunt of the Troubles when a hard border was in place. We never want to go back to those days. That is why everything the Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I agree with the Deputy. InterTradeIreland is doing a great deal of work with Border region companies to help them meet the challenges of Brexit. In the last budget, I allocated an extra €1 million to InterTradeIreland to help it support companies on a cross-Border basis. I met Commissioner Vestager last week and highlighted to her the issues arising in relation to Brexit, in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Reports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A great deal of work has been done in respect of the heads of Bill published in November. Off the top of my head, the general scheme is before the Deputy's committee for pre-legislative scrutiny. I thank the committee for its work on the Bill. When it comes back to me, I will be happy to bring the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas as speedily as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Reports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the joint committee for its co-operation in the matter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Reports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: That is women for you.

Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Private Member's Bill and I commend Deputies Rock and Donnelly on introducing it. I acknowledge the work done by Deputy Quinlivan, who has been a strong advocate for measures to tackle ticket touting. There is no doubt about the public concern and anger that exists about the resale of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Collar Crime (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s current programme to combat “white collar crime” is set out in the package of “Measures to enhance Ireland’s corporate, economic and regulatory framework”, which was published on 2 November 2017. That package is designed to ensure that Ireland’s reputation as a country with a top tier business environment is underpinned by a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Since my appointment as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have made regional development, enterprise and sustainable jobs growth my top priorities. I am pleased that we are making progress across all regions, including Sligo and the North West region. The Regional Enterprise Plans are crucial in meeting the Government's ambition to create an additional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports, schemes and advice to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming weeks. I am very aware of the specific vulnerabilities of key sectors such as agri-food, construction products and engineering sectors to Brexit, and no more so than in the Border counties....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am very well aware of the skills shortages currently being experienced in the construction sector. The issue is all the more pressing given the strong economic growth being experienced and the high demand being placed on the sector to respond to a range of construction needs across the economy. I have also met with Construction Industry Federation representatives to discuss the labour...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development remains an absolute priority of mine. I am focused on both supporting and sustaining current regional employers and working to create new economic and job opportunities across the country. The recent performance of IDA Ireland, the State Agency tasked with promoting inward investment into Ireland, demonstrates the progress we are making in this context. By the end of last...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development, not just in the Border area but across Ireland, remains a key priority for me and my Department and its Agencies are focused on strengthening investment and job creation all over the country.  The recent annual results of the IDA demonstrate that we are making significant strides. In 2018, for example, 56% of all net new jobs created by the Agency were in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports, schemes and advice to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming weeks. We are working in all regions, no more so than in the Border counties where there are very specific vulnerabilities due to the integrated nature of business supply chains, labour markets...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The reduction in foreign direct investment (FDI) referenced in last year's UNCTAD report relates to the movement of cash assets following the enactment of the US Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017. While I understand some US firms in Ireland have repatriated such financial resources since that legislation came into force, there has been little...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working to provide extensive supports, schemes and advice to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These measures aim to assist businesses in Cork and across the Country in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming weeks. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), including LEOs in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Since the June 2016 decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, my Department and its agencies have worked to put a wide range of Brexit supports in place for businesses. The package of Brexit supports encompasses finance, advisory and awareness.  My Department's focus is on helping firms to improve their competitiveness and innovation, and to diversify...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My meeting with Commissioner Vestager was a welcome opportunity to discuss  the severe challenges that Irish businesses, both SMEs and large firms, will face when the UK leaves the European Union and the need for appropriate and timely State supports. The Commissioner acknowledged the high exposure of Irish businesses to the UK market and she assured me that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working to provide extensive supports, schemes and advice to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These measures aim to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming weeks. I made Brexit one of my top priorities in the allocations of funding for 2019 in my Department and I...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development remains an absolute priority of mine. I am focused on both supporting and sustaining existing employment levels in regional Ireland while also working to create new economic opportunities and jobs in every county of Ireland. I am pleased to say that total employment in IDA Ireland's client companies now stands at 229,057, with 58% of all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As set out in the Programme for a Partnership Government, enterprise development and job creation in the regions of Ireland is a key policy priority of this Government. In that context, since becoming Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have made regional development my top priority.  We want to have a situation where all regions are enabled to realise their...