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

Heather Humphreys: The commission has completed its report which will be considered by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and for Finance. It will then be brought to Cabinet. That will happen in the coming weeks. All Members agree the Defence Forces do wonderful work. We are proud of the work they do, particularly in the peacekeeping duties they...

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

Heather Humphreys: I did not hear Commandant Berry's comment but I understand the concerns of the Defence Forces because I know their members have contacted many Deputies to outline their concerns. The independent Public Service Pay Commission was established in 2016 to provide Government with independent advice on public service pay. On the instructions of the Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, issues of...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Minister for Defence is the Deputy's constituency colleague-----

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

Heather Humphreys: Yes, the Minister with responsibility for defence and he sits at Cabinet. I can assure the Deputy that nobody makes a stronger case for support for the Defence Forces than he does.

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

Heather Humphreys: We have to wait until the commission has completed its report. There is a process in place. We have to wait for that report, which we will have shortly, and we then will make a determination based on it. A number of initiatives are being developed, including commissioning from the ranks, criteria for the re-entry of former Permanent Defence Force personnel with specific skills and...

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

Heather Humphreys: There are, of course, many challenges facing business and none greater than Brexit, which the Deputy mentioned at the outset. The Government has put in place a wide range of supports to help businesses prepare for Brexit. Businesses should be conscious that Brexit is very much on the horizon. We need to get them to prepare for the worst possible outcome, which is a hard Brexit, while we...

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

Heather Humphreys: It is a culture in this country. When we were children if one fell in the play yard, one was dusted down and sent back to school the next day. Now people look to see if there is an opportunity here and that is a culture that we have to change. When people have an accident they have to take responsibility for their own welfare. On insurance, as I outlined earlier, the Government is...

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

Heather Humphreys: There are a range of supports out there from the agencies, whether from Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland or the local enterprise offices, which also do great work in helping businesses. There are vouchers and there is the market discovery fund and the Be Prepared grant, so there are supports are available to businesses. A number of months ago I launched Future Jobs Ireland 2019,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I stated that I did not hear the specific interview but I was aware that he had made his concerns known. I accept that what he said is a matter of concern. However, as stated, the commission has completed its report and I am satisfied that the issues in terms of pay and all the other issues he raised will be taken into account by the Minister of State with responsibility for the Defence...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Alison Harvey is chairing the task force for Tipperary. She is doing a good job there and it is important that we let her do that work. I have been down in Tipperary on a number of occasions and the regional enterprise plan has a particular focus on Tipperary town. Funding has been provided from a number of sources to assist that region. It will take a bit of time and we should allow her...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There is a range of funding mechanisms that can be applied to.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I will convey those questions to the Minister for Justice and Equality.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. If he passes on the specific details, I will raise it directly with the Minister for Health.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: It is not in promised legislation or the programme for Government but I will pass on the details to the relevant Minister.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the issue with regard to home helps and the amount of time some people get and I will certainly raise it with the Minister for Health.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the walkway is open. On the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I will refer it to the relevant Minister to be taken up with the local authority.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Complaints of the type mentioned by the Deputy should be referred to the returning officer in the specific area. On pay for members of the Defence Forces, pay is increasing under the pay agreements. For example, the average pay plus allowances for enlisted personnel is €41,189 and average pay plus allowances for officers is €64,278. This will improve under the Low Pay...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I cannot give the Deputy an answer but I will ask the Minister, Deputy Ross, to contact him with a response.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Startup Funding (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Westmeath is the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports if you intend to start or grow your own business. The LEO in Westmeath provides a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State supports available through agencies such as Revenue, the Department of Social Protection,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Immigration Status (28 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...