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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: We are concentrating on increasing our market share in Europe. There is a number of trade missions organised. A number have taken place in Europe but we are also doing more into Europe. I visited Singapore a couple of months ago, for example, with a company in my own county. We see considerable potential to increase our market share in Singapore because they are particularly interested...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The national broadband plan is a key commitment in the programme for Government and is a core component of Project Ireland 2040. The national broadband plan will be a key enabler for the delivery of strategies such as Future Jobs Ireland as we prepare for the next stage of our economic development. Future Jobs Ireland is a new medium-term economic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to compliment the Deputy, who is a very strong advocate for remote working and has championed it as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development. The way we are working is changing and this trend is only going to get stronger in the future with the pace of technological change. A key focus of Future Jobs Ireland is on flexible and remote working. We are at full...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: This is a major focus of Future Jobs Ireland; pillar 4 is focusing on participation. I will host a major stakeholder consultation forum on remote working on 18 July in the Cavan Digital Hub. We will have companies that offer remote working along on the day, such as Amazon, to talk about their experience. We have also invited the National Women's Council. I also want to hear from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While many businesses have plans in place to mitigate the impacts of Brexit, I am conscious that some have delayed their Brexit planning owing to the degree of uncertainty in the United Kingdom surrounding Brexit. I urge all businesses to prepare, make all necessary decisions and complete all required administrative actions. My Department and its agencies have consistently advised...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There has been an increase in the number of companies availing of Brexit supports, although figures show that not all companies have engaged. Enterprise Ireland has contacted all of its clients and held Brexit events throughout the country. I will not list all the locations, but they have been held in every part of the country. There have been Getting Ireland Brexit Ready events, while in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There is a pilot scheme in Cavan and Monaghan, Border counties which will be impacted by Brexit.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I will have another event on Thursday, 4 July in Cavan. I have asked the accountancy bodies to come on board and to bring their clients because everybody has an accountant.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Sorry.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am working with the National Standards Authority of Ireland, NSAI, to ensure that companies know about the certification of what they are importing, to make sure that it meets EU standards and that they have continuity of supply. It is important that companies which are sourcing products from the UK engage with the NSAI. It is there to help them. There are many supports and if businesses...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy's question relates mainly to import substitution in the aftermath of Brexit. I have a written reply that will go on the record of the House and that will be available to the Deputy. He is right that companies need to look at where they source their goods. I recently met a company that imports oranges for jam-making. It always imported the oranges from the UK. With the support...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Tánaiste is correct. It was an underestimate.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government has a new plan - Future Jobs Ireland - to ensure we are preparing now for the jobs of the future. While the economy is performing well with strong employment and unemployment now down to 4.4%, we cannot be complacent. In the past we took success for granted and failed to prepare for emerging challenges, trends and opportunities. To achieve this, we must ensure our economy is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Attracting investment and creating new jobs in regional locations – including County Donegal – is a major priority for both myself and my Department. In February 2019 I launched a new Regional Enterprise for the North-West to support enterprise growth and job creation through collaborative initiatives. The IDA has a significant role to play in helping us achieve that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €500 million Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) was established as part of the National Development Plan (NDP) under Project Ireland 2040. The DTIF is being delivered through my Department and its enterprise agencies, with a resource allocation of €500 million over the period 2018-2027. It consists of an initial Exchequer allocation of €180 million to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The EU is currently negotiating a trade agreement with Mercosur, which if concluded, would be the EU’s largest trade deal to date and four times the size of the trade agreement with Japan. These negotiations are now at a crucial stage, as the Deputy will be aware, after nearly 20 years and 40 rounds of negotiations. As with any Free Trade Agreement, Ireland – like every Member...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As set out in Future Jobs Ireland, the development and transformation of our indigenous business base is at the heart of our national economic and enterprise policies. In this context, my Department commissioned the OECD to conduct a Country Review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies in Ireland. This 18-month project aims to provide tailored analysis and recommendations to my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ticket Touting (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: At its meeting on 24 July 2018 the Government agreed to support at Second Stage the Private Members' Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill introduced by Deputy Noel Rock and Deputy Stephen Donnelly and approved the taking of Second and Subsequent Stages of the Bill in Government time. The Government further approved the drafting of certain amendments to the Bill, including an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. Brexit is my top priority at this time and was central to my decision-making on the allocation of the additional €14.2m Current and €65m Capital funding I secured as part of Budget 2019. For example, this year, I provided an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. Brexit was central to my decision-making on the allocation of the additional €14.2m Current and €65m Capital funding I secured as part of Budget 2019. For example, I provided an additional €5m to the network of Local...