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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has responsibility for the E-Commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) and the Statutory Instrument that transposed the Directive – European Communities (Directive 2000/31/EC) Regulations 2003 (SI No 68 of 2003). The E-Commerce Act 2000 is dealt with by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment. The Digital Single Market (DSM) agenda, led by my...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: It is important, first and foremost, to acknowledge how vital international trade deals are for Ireland. As a small, open, export-led economy, we very much support balanced international Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) as they help to open up greater market access at reduced costs. The EU-Mercosur deal was agreed in principle on 28th June after nearly 20 years of negotiations. Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of expenditure incurred by my Department and its Offices on digital marketing are available at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My officials inform me that an application for a General Employment Permit in respect of the named individual was submitted to my Department on 20th May 2019. The Employment Permits Section is currently processing Standard employment permit applications submitted on 1st April 2019. This application for an employment permit should be reached for processing in approximately seven weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: 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. The ODCE’s yearly spend on consultancy work is set out in its Annual Reports. Consultancy work by the bodies referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of contracts between my Department and the companies in question in the years 2015 to 2019 are set out in the tables below. 2019 Contracts Company Purpose of Contract Value of Contract KPMG Provision of Brexit-related advisory content TBC 2018 Contracts Company Purpose of Contract Value of Contract PWC Developed an information guide for SME’s on currency risk...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of contracts between my Department and the company in question in the years 2015 to 2019 are set out in the following table. Year Purpose of Contract Value of Contract 2016 Forensic Accountancy €8,260.68 2015 Forensic Accountancy €23,249.46

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, 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. There are now nearly 230,000 people working in IDA client firms. Last year saw more IDA-supported jobs added in regional Ireland than at any...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not had any expenditure on tribunals, commissions of investigation or statutory inquiries during the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (9 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Pay allocations for employees of my Department are set out in the Department of Public expenditure and Reform Circular – 16/2018 – Application of 1 October 2018 pay adjustments under the Public Service and Pensions Act 2017. The following table sets out the estimated cost of recruiting one additional Accountant Grade 3 and one extra Solicitor at APO Level. The estimate is based...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Gaeilge, más é do thoil é.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There has been significant investment in Drogheda. On Monday I met IDA Ireland with Deputy O’Dowd. There has been a significant number of visits by IDA Ireland to Drogheda.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I acknowledge those who have lost their jobs at Coca-Cola in Drogheda. All of the supports of the State will be made available to them. I have also arranged with Deputy O’Dowd to meet the Chamber of Commerce in Drogheda shortly. The Deputy can rest assured that there is a strong focus on Drogheda.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann:” and substitute the following: "notes:— the announcement by the European Commission on 28th June, 2019, of an agreement in principle on an EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement; — the very genuine concerns expressed by our farming community in relation to the beef and other agricultural tariff rate...

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government has fought to achieve the best deal possible for our farmers. This is a deal negotiated at EU level. As a member state, Ireland has raised serious concerns over a long time on beef access. For my part, I raised these concerns at every opportunity at European Trade Council meetings. I also raised it directly with the European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström....

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The agreement also provides a solid framework to address human rights issues, including with regard to indigenous peoples. The European Commission has begun the official mechanism at EU level to restrict concessions to Cambodia over similar concerns. It is not true to claim the EU does not act. This is far from a done deal. At this stage, member states, including Ireland, do not have...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: 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 and evidence available, and consideration of a detailed business case by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as the lead policy Department for the sector, a pilot quota based scheme was introduced to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed that the IDA met with the site's new owners last December and that it has been provided with marketing information for the Liffey Business Campus. The owners are marketing the site through a third party agent. The IDA is not aware of a rebrand of the site and continues to actively market it to both existing and potential clients through its network of offices in Ireland and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development Initiatives (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department through Enterprise Ireland has approved funding totalling €59.5 million to 42 projects under the Regional Enterprise Development Fund to date. On 24 June last I announced Call 3 of this Fund with an additional allocation of €45m. The MERITS hub is one of the projects funded under Call 1 of this initiative announced in December 2017. The Mid East Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Shareholdings (10 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: No shares are held in the name of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation or the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.