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

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office Galway is the ‘first-stop-shop’ for providing advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports to those wishing to start or grow their own businesses in that area. In 2017 the LEO Galway supported 1039 jobs in 254 client companies. They created 192 new jobs with a net increase of 95 jobs. Please note that the 2018 LEO performance outcomes...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is the statutory independent body responsible for the enforcement of domestic and EU competition law in the State.  Section 9 (5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the Commission is independent in the performance of its functions, including carrying out investigations of alleged anti-competitive...

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

Heather Humphreys: I can assure the Deputy that IDA Ireland is sensitive to the potential environmental impact of all forms of foreign direct investment (FDI). Data centres have taken major steps in recent years to reduce their carbon footprint and are now among the largest and most significant users of renewable energy. In 2018, IDA Ireland commissioned a report by Grant Thornton which examined...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31, 33, 39 and 44 together. 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...

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

Heather Humphreys: All businesses, regardless of size or sector, in today’s competitive environment must ensure to build their digital online capability. The agencies of the Department offer a range of supports to assist businesses to trade online. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the first-stop-shop front line service assisting in delivering business growth and jobs for the small &...

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

Heather Humphreys: On 19 December 2018, the Government published our Contingency Action Plan, which outlines our approach to No-Deal Brexit planning. Last week, as part of the Brexit Contingency Action Plan, Government published the general scheme of a Bill that will be necessary in the event of a No Deal Brexit. The draft Omnibus Bill, the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom...

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

Heather Humphreys: In April 2018, I asked all the Regional Action Plan for Jobs Implementation Committees to start a process to refresh and refocus all Regional Plans to ensure their relevance and impact out to 2020. The refresh and refocus of the Plans will ensure that they remain effective and that they continue to deliver jobs across the country, in every region, and can be robust to address the challenges...

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

Heather Humphreys: Cork has traditionally been an extremely strong performer in terms of foreign direct investment. This trend is continuing, with a steady and positive increase in employment numbers in IDA Ireland client companies in the County over the past number of years. There are currently 169 IDA client companies in Cork, employing approximately 39,000 people.   In terms of recent...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (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: Regional Action Plan for Jobs (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In April 2018, I asked all the Regional Action Plan for Jobs Implementation Committees to start a process to refresh and refocus all Regional Plans to ensure their relevance and impact out to 2020. The refresh and refocus of the Plans will ensure that they remain effective and that they continue to deliver jobs across the country, in every region, and can be robust to address the challenges...

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

Heather Humphreys: The European Union operates an export control framework to prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, to promote regional stability and to protect human rights. The framework regulates exports of Dual-use items. Dual-use items are goods and technology that can be used in both civil and military applications. The framework is given legal effect by Council Regulation (EC) No....

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

Heather Humphreys: Since becoming Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have made jobs and enterprise in the regions my top priority. We want to have a situation where all regions are enabled to realise their potential as contributors to economic recovery and growth, and thereby reduce regional disparities. Since the launch of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs (RAPJ) there has been an increase...

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

Heather Humphreys: In April 2018, I asked all the Regional Action Plan for Jobs Implementation Committees to start a process to refresh and refocus all Regional Plans to ensure their relevance and impact out to 2020. The refresh and refocus of the Plans will ensure that they remain effective and that they continue to deliver jobs across the country, in every region, and can be robust to address the challenges...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for providing advice and guidance, financial assistance and ‘soft’ supports in the form of training and mentoring to anyone wishing to start or grow a business. The LEOs can offer direct grant aid to microenterprises (10 employees or fewer) in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors...

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

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland (EI) and the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the main agencies for supporting new start-up businesses across every region of the country. In 2018, EI ran 9 Competitive Start Funds calls targeting a range of areas of focus, such as international entrepreneurs, graduates, fintech, agritech and female entrepreneurs. 50 companies were funded through this initiative. ...

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

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland has reported winning approximately 55 Brexit-related investments with employment potential of more than 4,500 roles over the next two to three years. The financial services sector accounts for 62% of all Brexit related investments to date and 44% of the associated jobs (approximately 2,000 roles). The remaining investments have come mainly from life sciences and engineering...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Consumer Protection (Gift Voucher) Bill 2018, which proposes the introduction of a minimum five-year expiry date on gift vouchers, was initiated into Seanad Eireann on 19 December 2018 and the Second Stage debate was held on 23 January 2019. Committee Stage in Seanad Eireann is scheduled for 31 January 2019. It is my wish to have the legislation enacted as quickly as...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working towards ambitious targets to ensure that employment and investment are distributed as evenly as possible across the country. I am pleased to say that total employment in the Agency's client companies now stands at 229,057, with 58% of all IDA employment outside of Dublin. This represents the highest number of people employed...

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

Heather Humphreys: As Minister, my objective is to create the best possible environment for enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and investment. Creating more jobs outside of our main cities is a key priority for both the IDA and my Department in that regard. Real progress has already been made towards that goal, with 58% of all IDA employment now outside of Dublin. This represents the...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not hold any employee information relating to the former employees of the company for which the Deputy has supplied details of.