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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has a strong focus of developing indigenous businesses. I am consistently engaging and listening to the needs of start-ups and established small businesses. I am aware of their importance as SMEs account for 99.8% of all enterprises in the State and are predominantly indigenous. We provide, principally through our Agencies, a range of tailored supports for start-up enterprises...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is determined to maintain the closest possible North-South trading relationship on the island of Ireland after Brexit. Cross-border trade is now at an all-time high and my Department and its Agencies are working to protect and sustain that two-way enterprise relationship as best we can. Important work in that context continues to be undertaken by InterTradeIreland (ITI),...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of expenditure incurred by my Department and its Offices on advertising to date in 2019 are set out in the table below. In engaging service providers, the Department and its Offices are mindful of the need to secure value for money and, accordingly, strive to keep costs to the minimum. Advertisement Type Purpose Cost Iris Oifigiúil Advertising Various official notices in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Appeals (15 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that, following the submission and consideration of additional information at review stage, a decision has been made to award a General Employment Permit to the person concerned and the permit issued on 14th May 2019.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Governance (16 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) is a non-binding ILO instrument providing guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices. Its principles are addressed to MNEs, governments of home and host countries, and employers’ and workers’ organizations....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (16 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that not enough information has been provided to determine whether the person (details supplied) qualifies for an employment permit. In order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Department of Justice and Equality. In order to apply for an employment...

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". The Government supports this Bill which was originally tabled as a Private Members' Bill in the Seanad. It contains proposals to amend the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 to facilitate the acquisition of freehold title to their properties by ground rent tenants. The Government’s strong support for the Bill is...

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputies for their constructive engagement and support for the Bill. The Government supports the aims of the Private Members' Bill. However, as indicated in the other House, it will have to be amended to ensure coherence with existing ground rent legislation and most importantly to ensure the Bills constitutionality. As I...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As requested by the Deputy, the table below sets out the amount of fees, inclusive of VAT, paid to the companies concerned in each of the years from 2011 to 2018. Supplier 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL 2011-2018 PWC €0.00 €40,646.58 €0.00 €94,903.75 €0.00 €0.00 €0.00 €11,070.00 €146,620.33...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the immediate risk of a no-deal UK exit has diminished with the extension to 31 October, Brexit remains a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, which cannot be underestimated. That is why my Department has put in place a range of supports to help businesses prepare for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Government’s priority is to ensure that businesses around...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As indicated previously, the IDA met with the site's new owners last December and have been provided with marketing information for the Liffey Business Campus. While there have been no further meetings between the IDA and the site's owners, the Agency is continuing to actively market the site for investment to both existing and potential...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (22 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 122 together. The employment permit system is managed through the operation of the critical skills and ineligible occupations lists. In May 2018, following a comprehensive review of the data/evidence available and consideration, by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as the lead policy Department for the sector, of a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Governance (22 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 16 May 2019 concerning the non-binding Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), my Department has been in discussion with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the employers' association Ibec in this regard. The Declaration encourages the appointment of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I am aware of the impact that insurance costs have on SMEs throughout the country. It is an issue which is raised with me regularly. For that reason, this Government is committed to making sure that we continue to proceed with measures that will reduce insurance costs for businesses. In my Department, legislation was enacted in April to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I assure the Deputy that we are standing up for businesses. I am very aware of insurance costs and the impact they are having-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: -----on particular sectors, including the recreational and hospitality sectors.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have met representatives from those sectors and I am aware of the problems. The Government-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is taking action. I know how frustrating it is for businesses. I am aware of that, especially when exaggerated or repeat claims are made. Supermarket owners have spoken to me about the matter and I wish to make clear that we are dealing with it. They do not constitute a silver bullet to fix everything but a number of measures have been taken and I am satisfied that they...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government is fully committed to ensuring the Defence Forces have the necessary resources to deliver on all of their assigned roles, as evidenced by an allocation of more than €1 billion to the defence sector, to include Army pensions, in 2019. This allocation includes full funding for the pay and allowances of the target strength of 9,500 Permanent Defence Force personnel, as set...