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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Meat Processing Plant Inspections (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) Legal Metrology Service is responsible for the implementation of the Metrology Acts 1980-1996 and related Regulations. It does this through certifying and inspecting measurement instruments and the quantities of pre-packaged products. A wide range of measuring instruments, including weighing instruments used in meat plants, are subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The answer to this PQ is deferred to allow for clarification on some elements of our response. My Department will supply the information requested once it has been collated.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Third Level Funding (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI) was launched in 1998, with five cycles of expenditure to date. In addition to supporting the provision of top-class research infrastructure (buildings, laboratories and cutting-edge equipment), PRTLI saw significant investment in human capital development, through Structured PhD/Emergent Technology programmes across the Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €500m Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund is currently being implemented through my Department and its agencies. The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund will see investment in the development and deployment of disruptive innovative technologies and applications, on a commercial basis, targeted at tackling national and global challenges. €20 million has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Whilst I understand that the IDA has responded directly to the specific correspondence referred to, I would like to emphasise that regional development remains an absolute priority of mine. I am focused on supporting and sustaining existing regional employment while also working to create new economic opportunities and jobs in every county of Ireland. With regard to foreign direct investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not hold any research or data relating to a united Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not have plans to commission a report to explore the potential benefits and challenges that a united Ireland would bring to businesses.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of external consultant reports commissioned by my Department in 2018 and to date in 2019 are set out in the attached tables. My Department considers hiring external consultants in cases where there is not the necessary expertise to deliver the project in-house, in cases where an external assessment is deemed essential, or in cases where a project must be completed within a short time...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Digital Strategy (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A new National Digital Strategy, to help Ireland maximise the economic and societal benefits from digitalisation and its transformative effects, is currently under development. The Strategy is being led as a shared effort by the Department of the Taoiseach; the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment; the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation; and the...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to bring the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 before the Seanad. This is an important Bill as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, or the PIAB as it is commonly known, facilitates the objective assessment of damages at a much lower delivery cost and in a far shorter timeframe than through litigation. The cost of insurance working group report...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank Senators Davitt, Ó Céidigh, Reilly, Colm Burke, Devine and Lawlor for their contributions to the debate on the Bill. I welcome the general expressions of support for the overall objectives of the Bill and will try to address a number of the issues that were raised. On the Judicial Council Bill 2017, it is a legislative priority for the Government, and the Minister for...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I want to acknowledge the family and friends of our late colleagues, Seymour Crawford and Brendan McGahon, and extend our sympathies to them. While I did not know Brendan personally, I heard the stories of a very colourful and outspoken character, which is probably in contrast to the more reserved approach Seymour always adopted. I would not be standing here today were it not for Seymour...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. Details of contracts that my Department entered into during 2018 with the named companies are set out in the table below. Company Contract Details Cost KPMG Data Analysis and Benchmarking Exercise for the Personal Injuries Commission. €43,050 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Developed an information guide for SME’s on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Data (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. The total no. of staff assigned to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) on the 12th February 2019 was 42 staff in total (39.1 full time equivalent). The breakdown by grade is set out in Tabular form below. Title Director Enforcement Portfolio Manager Digital Forensic Specialist Enforcement Lawyer Solicitor...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Data (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 to 128, inclusive, together. Section 949(3) of the Companies Act 2014 provides that the Director of Corporate Enforcement shall be independent in the performance of his statutory functions. I, as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation have no direct function in such matters. However, the 2017 Annual Report of the Office of the Director of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: For the avoidance of any doubt, I would like to emphasise that interactions between the IDA and existing or prospective FDI clients are highly commercially sensitive operational matters for the Agency and for its clients. Having said that, I am aware that a client of Údarás na Gaeltachta - HID Global Ireland Teo. - has recently announced its decision to expand its presence in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has had one contract with the company in question since 2015. The contract was entered into in 2018 and was for the development of a guide for SMEs on currency risk. The value of the contract was €11,070

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. The Employment Permits Section of my Department administers the Employment Permits system. All applications for employment permits are processed in line with the Employment Permits Acts and associated Regulations which lay down in legislation the criteria in relation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority Data (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Health and Safety Authority currently has 39 full time equivalent inspectors available to deliver the Authority’s occupational safety and health inspection programme. Of these, 24 inspectors will be involved in delivering the Authority’s farm inspection programme and promotion campaigns during 2019. In 2017 the HSA undertook a recruitment campaign for 11 Inspector...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority Data (14 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 133 and 134 together. Information on the amount spent by the Health and Safety Authority on farm safety initiatives, the number of inspections, the number of fatalities and the percentage of farm fatalities out of total workplace fatalities for the years 2016 to 2018 are set out in the attached Tables. Final expenditure is broadly in line with original...