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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that an application for a Critical Skills Employment Permit in respect of the named individual was received on 14 December 2018.  On 8 March 2019, this application was refused because: - At the time of application the named individual was in the State without current immigration permission as it had been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The IDA's performance in 2018 reflects the emphasis the Agency and the Government have placed on increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) into regional locations. Last year, for example, 56% of all net new jobs created by IDA client firms were in locations outside Dublin. There are now over 132,000 people employed across 681 firms in IDA client companies outside the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On Friday 28thJune last, the EU concluded negotiations for an Association Agreement with Mercosur – after nearly 20 years and 40 rounds of talks. This marks the EU’s largest trade deal to date and is four times the size of the trade agreement with Japan. Irish exporters have been subject to trade tariffs, barriers and restrictions when exporting to Mercosur. This Agreement will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy should note that the Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission form part of the overall Workplace Relations Programme area of my Department. The overall funding allocation for this area increased by €1,106m in 2019. The distribution of Exchequer funding allocations for the Labour Court and the Workplace Relations Commission as per the 2018 and 2019 Revised Estimates...

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I appreciate the opportunity to address the Seanad this afternoon. The Mercosur agreement reached last Friday was arrived at following 20 years of negotiations. It is important to acknowledge just how vital international trade deals are for Ireland. As a small, open, export-led economy, we very much support balanced international trade. The key word there is "balance". The Government...

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have a meeting to attend, but I will try to accommodate the House.

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank all of the Senators for their contributions on the Mercosur trade agreement. The debate here follows on from our discussions in the Dáil this morning. I understand there will be an opportunity for further debate in the Dáil next week. It is only right and proper that we have this debate. It is important that everybody is given the opportunity to fully discuss this trade...

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I do not know. I do not have that level of detail yet but that will emerge.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Data (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €300 million Brexit Loan Scheme provides relatively short-term working capital for terms of 1 to 3 years, to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees to help them innovate, change or adapt to mitigate their Brexit challenges. Businesses can confirm their eligibility with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and, if deemed eligible, can apply to one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Offices (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Accommodation for my Department and our Offices is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in buildings which are either State owned or leased by OPW on our behalf. The Department are the sole tenants in two of the buildings below namely Earlsfort Centre and 59 Dawson St. and all other buildings are shared. The following table provides details of dedicated bike spaces and lockers in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Transport (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The car I use in the performance of my official duties is my own private car.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland is a competitive economy, as reflected in a range of economic metrics, such as: high economic growth; the strong performance of the labour market across sectors and regions; strong trade figures; and, our strong overall productivity levels. The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) plays an important institutional role ensuring that the Government has an independent voice raising...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland is a competitive economy, as reflected in a range of economic metrics, such as: high economic growth; the strong performance of the labour market across sectors and regions; strong trade figures; and, our overall strong productivity levels. The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) plays an important institutional role ensuring that the Government has an independent voice raising...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department works in collaboration with the Department of Education and Skills to ensure that the education and training system is producing the right talent pool to ensure the success of enterprise in Ireland. In particular, my Department provides research and secretarial support to the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). The EGFSN plays a key role in identifying and advising...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Capital Expenditure Programme (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Capital allocation to my Department in 2019 is €620 million. This represents an increase of 11.7% on our 2018 allocation of €555 million. The total Capital allocation monies expended by the Department at the end of May was €201.68 million. This is some €16 million (7%) behind profile. In addition the Department carried over €27.6 million in capital from...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland hosted 159 site visits as of the first quarter of 2019, with almost 65% of these visits taking place in regional locations. Information on site visits for the second quarter of 2019 will be made available by mid-July. Whilst site visits are an important tool in helping showcase regional locations to investors, it is important to remember - as I have...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) is an independent body tasked with advising the Government on the current and future skills needs of the Irish economy, as well as any other issues that impact on the national potential for enterprise and employment growth. In June of last year the Group published its report "Addressing the Skills Needs Arising from the Potential Trade...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The availability of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand is a key element in the IDA's ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. Not only does such a supply of properties help the Agency to secure high quality jobs but it also allows projects to begin at an earlier date by diminishing difficulties associated with land acquisition, planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A range of supports is in place to assist SMEs to address the challenges and indeed opportunities arising as a result of Brexit. The suite of supports and funding programmes available are primarily focused on enhancing innovation and competitiveness, export market diversification and information and awareness. In relation to customs preparations, the “Prepare your business for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (4 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam were concluded in December 2015. After the process of “legal scrubbing” and the preparation of the legal texts in the various languages was completed, the EU and Vietnam signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) along with the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) on 30th June last. The FTA...