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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In relation to customs preparations, the “Prepare your business for customs” one-day interactive workshop is run regionally by the Local Enterprise Offices. These customs workshops educate business on the potential impacts, formalities and procedures firms need to adopt when trading with a country which is outside the Single Market and Customs Union (‘Third...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The total number of claims received by the Personal Injury Assessment Board (PIAB) and awards made, where consent to assessment has been given, are set out in Table 1. The number of awards made, where consent to assessment has been given, by category is set out in Table 2. Table 1: PIAB Claims received and Awards made 2011 to 2018 Year Total claims received Total number of awards made*...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Section 83 of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 provides that the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) shall submit an annual report of its activities to the Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation, and that the Minister shall ensure that this report is laid before each House of the Oireachtas. PIAB’s Annual Report for 2018 was laid before the Houses of the...

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

Heather Humphreys: None of the consumer protection enactments for which my Department has responsibility regulate the switching of mobile phone or utility providers by consumers. I understand that the Commission for Communications Regulations has established rules and procedures for the switching of mobile phone, home phone and internet providers. I understand also that the Commission for the Regulation of...

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

Heather Humphreys: In March 2019, the Oireachtas passed the omnibus Act (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2019) containing the legislative changes consequential to the UK withdrawal from the European Union (EU). I currently have no plans for regulatory changes in the area of company law arising from the UK withdrawal from the EU.

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

Heather Humphreys: The statistics requested by the Deputy are set out in the followng table. 2019 Applications Received Total Decisions Total Number of applications in processing queue at end of each month not fully processed. End of Jan 1,172 1,738 2,183 (includes 398 applications at various stages of processing) End of Feb 1,358 1,399 2,167 (includes 441 applications at...

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

Heather Humphreys: DBEI is currently leading on a new piece of research on remote working under Future Jobs Ireland 2019. To deliver on ambition 4.2(i) of this strategy the research will examine the prevalence and types of remote working arrangements within the Irish workforce, and the attitudes towards such working arrangements, as well as the factors which inhibit employers and employees from partaking...

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

Heather Humphreys: On 10 May, a call for Expressions of Interest for members to fill a number of vacancies on the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) was advertised on the State Boards website by the Public Appointments Commission (and on my Department's and the NCC websites). The following criteria were listed as desirable in the call for Expressions of Interest Booklet: - Demonstrated understanding of the...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I understand the importance of promoting a good work-life balance for employees. This is addressed under Pillar 4 of our Future Jobs Ireland strategy. Pillar 4 is focussed on increasing participation in the labour force as this will lead to the more equitable, balanced and sustainable development of Ireland’s workforce. Pillar 4 of Future Jobs Ireland outlines...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In August I requested that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) undertake a study into how the public liability insurance market operates, and, in particular how competition works in the market and whether any practice or method of competition affects the pricing levels within that market. This request was made under with Section 10 of the Competition and Consumer...

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

Heather Humphreys: 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, one which cannot be underestimated. Notwithstanding the ongoing uncertainty, however, there are several areas in which businesses can take immediate action to prepare. Since 2016, my Department and its agencies have been...

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

Heather Humphreys: Brexit of any kind means change, and we have to be as well prepared as possible for this unprecedented challenge. While Government can assist in supporting businesses in the face of a hard Brexit, businesses must, of course, also prepare themselves despite what I know to be very difficult circumstances. As part of the whole of Government response to Brexit, I and my Department officials...

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

Heather Humphreys: The number of staff in the dedicated Brexit Unit of my Department is provided below in Tabular form. Staff Assigned to Brexit Unit as at 4 September 2019. Grade Staff No’s Principal Officer 1 Assistant Principal Officer 3 Higher Executive Officer 2 Clerical Officer 1 Total 7

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

Heather Humphreys: The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) advises Government on projected skills requirements in the economy and makes recommendations on how existing education and training systems and delivery mechanisms can be improved.  The Group also advises on any skills requirements that cannot be met from within the Irish economy and so must be met through inward migration.  Ensuring...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s recently updated contingency planning continues to be firmly grounded in the extensive work and outreach that has already been undertaken by individual Departments and agencies, as well as by stakeholder organisations, academics and others.  My Department has conducted a number of research projects to build an understanding of the possible implications of Brexit...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through an open tender process, commissioned Copenhagen Economics to undertake a report on the combined impacts of a portfolio of recently concluded and prospective EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for Ireland. The aim of the report is to identify the opportunities and challenges for Ireland from FTAs and to develop recommendations to maximise gains and mitigate...

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

Heather Humphreys: Regrettably, the UK is leaving the EU on 31 October 2019 and this will mean change. Detailed work is ongoing to prepare for the UK’s exit, in parallel with work in Brussels. As a responsible Government, preparedness for different types of Brexit is well underway. Given the stance of the UK Government, the risk of a no deal Brexit on 31 October is significant, and the Government...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (17 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that, on 1st August 2019, it received a standard application for a Contract for Services Employment Permit in respect of the named individual. The Employment Permits Section is currently processing standard applications received on 21st June 2019.  As such, this application should be considered within the next 5-6...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development Initiatives (17 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) is an initiative of my Department, administered on the Department’s behalf by Enterprise Ireland. The competitive Fund is aimed at driving enterprise development and job creation in all regions in the country through supporting collaborative and innovative projects that develop enterprises and create jobs in each of the regions. The Fund...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (17 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: All applications for employment permits are processed in line with the Employment Permits Acts and associated Regulations.  The employment permit system is underpinned by the existence of an employer/employee relationship and the existence of a contract of employment between the parties. The prospective employee or the employer can apply for a Critical Skills Employment Permit. The...