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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Communications (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, in addition to their statutory responsibilities,  both my Department and those bodies under its aegis are subject to normal Civil and Public Service Governance practices and procedures across all areas of operations including  Corporate Governance, Finance,  Human Resources, Procurement etc. As such it is standard practice that directives,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Climate Change Policy (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome the recent publication of the Climate Action Plan 2019. The plan was published following intensive engagement between my officials and officials from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the actions proposed for delivery by enterprise and by my Department and its agencies. I also met with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Personal Injuries Commission (PIC) was established by my Department in 2017 to compare Ireland’s personal injury claims processes against other jurisdictions, to benchmark international personal injury awards with those in Ireland, to report on alternative compensation and resolution models and make recommendations which could enhance the Irish claims environment. During its 18...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (6 Sep 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. Details on how to apply for an employment permit are available on our website at the following link - , which includes a frequently asked questions document and email helpdesk for any other queries arising.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states.  Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State and EEA, the employment permits system offers a conduit into the Irish labour market for non-EEA nationals with in-demand skills and is operated as a vacancy led system.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Although the nature of the UK's departure from the EU still remains to be determined, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, one which cannot be underestimated. Notwithstanding the uncertainty, however, there are several areas where businesses can take immediate action to prepare. Since 2016, my Department and its agencies have been working to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 710 and 711 together. 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 over 230,000 people working in IDA client firms. Last year saw more IDA-supported jobs added...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Development (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I are aware of the challenges and opportunities brought by the increasing incidence of automation in industry. A key Pillar of the Government's Future Jobs Ireland strategy is focussed on embracing innovation and technological change in order to ensure that our enterprises and our people are ready to adapt to the workplace of the future. This Pillar is underpinned by a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that not enough information has been provided to determine whether either of the persons (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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (6 Sep 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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Advisers Data (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have employed the services of two Special Advisers, details of whom are available through the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website, but which are set out as follows for the Deputy’s ease of reference. Name Role Salary Ms Lucy Moylan Special Adviser (Press) PO Standard Scale Mr Pauric Mc...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Co-operative Sector (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1893-2018 provide the statutory regulatory basis in Ireland for the formation and general operation of co-operative societies. The current provisions on the deadlines for filing annual returns by co-operative societies are set out in section 14(2)(c) of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893 which requires that the annual return be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Agreements (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As you are aware, the Taoiseach joined the leaders of France, Poland and Belgium on 17 June in writing to Commission President Juncker expressing our concerns regarding the potential inclusion of sensitive agricultural products in the EU-Mercosur negotiations which were, it seemed at the time, coming close to conclusion and which were, in fact, concluded on Friday, 28 June. The letter...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718 to 722, inclusive, together. Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys, transposed into Irish law by S.I. No. 14 of 2011, places the onus on all economic operators (ie manufacturers, distributors, importers) to ensure that only safe toys are placed on the market. If economic operators...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working towards ambitious targets to ensure that employment and investment are distributed as evenly as possible across the country. Counties Longford and Westmeath have experienced significant gains in both employment and investment in recent years with a comprehensive range of supports provided to companies by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Local...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development Funding (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development remains a key priority of mine. I understand the importance of achieving the best possible spread of employment and investment across the country and my Department and its Agencies have been working hard towards that goal. Indigenous firms continue to perform well with over 217,000 people now employed in companies supported by Enterprise Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The amount spent by my Department on Lotus Notes license subscription and support renewals since 2009 is as follows:-  2009€74,715.05 2010€62,666.46 2011€60,908.37 2012€70,257.60 2013€71,659.80 2014€57,195.00 2015€63,040.58 2016€70,921.80 2017€63,258.90 2018€64,845.60 2019NIL My Department has been engaged in a program...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (6 Sep 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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 727 and 728 together. While the nature of the UK's departure from the EU still remains to be determined, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland. That is why my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. While we...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The information is contained in the following table. Year  Name of External Training Provider  Cost in euro (€)  2018 AllOne Corporate Solutions Limited  €9,300 *The majority of the training was provided by the Department's internal Data Protection Officer 2019 (To date:) *All training to date in 2019 has been provided by the Department's internal...