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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (1 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have a strong focus of developing indigenous businesses. I am consistently engaging and listening to the needs of start-ups and established small businesses. I am keenly aware of their importance as SMEs account for 99.8% of all enterprises in the State and are predominantly indigenous. My Department through its Agencies, Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Aid (1 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports, schemes and advice to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit.  My Department has been working closely with the EU Commission and DG Competition since November 2017 through the Irish/EU Technical Working Group on State Aid which was established following a meeting between my predecessor, Frances Fitzgerald and the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (1 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland has not constructed any facilities in Dublin over the past three years. There has been strong market activity in that period in the capital, in terms of the provision of property solutions for overseas firms seeking to expand or invest there. The supply of such properties remains adequate and it is expected that Dublin will continue to attract further foreign direct investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Capital Expenditure Programme (1 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I would advise the Deputy that capital expenditure by my Department is mainly by way of grants to support the multi-annual capital investment programmes of our Enterprise Development and Innovation Agencies and as such does not involve capital projects requiring tendering etc. In terms of my Department’s Agencies, I have asked my officials to contact the relevant Agencies concerned in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (2 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has been continually supporting and encouraging start-up enterprises and entrepreneurs developing new products through the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and Enterprise Ireland (EI) with both agencies contributing to the economic success of the country. They are central to the continued growth of small and medium business and the success of future start up enterprises and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (2 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Management Development Council (MDC) was established in 2007 by the then Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin, T.D., to advise Government on the adequacy and relevance of management development provision in Ireland and to promote a coordinated approach to building awareness and appreciation in SMEs for the value of and need for upgrading leadership and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (2 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am currently in discussions with my colleague the Minister for Finance and the Public Service and Reform regarding the capital and current expenditure allocations for my Department, our Offices and Agencies, including Enterprise Ireland, the IDA and Intertrade Ireland, for 2020. In the circumstances, it would not be appropriate to make a statement on these matters in advance of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (2 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Since the decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, my Department and its agencies have put in place a wide range of Brexit supports for businesses. My Department's focus is on helping firms to improve their competitiveness and innovation, and to diversify markets.  My Department and its agencies are working to provide extensive supports, schemes and advice to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research Funding Data (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The  Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million fund established under Project Ireland 2040 and forms a key part in the delivery of the Pillar 1 goal of Future Jobs Ireland to embrace innovation and technological change. The DTIF has been established under the responsibility of my Department with Enterprise Ireland providing administrative support. From...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court Recommendations (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. YEAR UNION RECOGNITION RECOMMENDED 2016 2 2017 3 2018 7 These cases relate to referrals to the Labour Court under Section 20(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 whereby the referring party agrees to be bound by the recommendation. As it is at the employer’s discretion whether to accept the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Enterprise Development Fund (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I launched the Regional Enterprise Development Fund Call 3 on the 24th June 2019 and the call closed for applications at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday 25th September 2019. The overarching aim of this Fund is to drive enterprise development and job creation in each region throughout the country. Enterprise Ireland is administering the Fund on behalf of my Department. The Fund will support major new...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (3 Oct 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. That is why my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that to ensure that businesses around the country are prepared for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Brexit Loan Scheme provides affordable working capital to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees that are or will be Brexit impacted and which meet the scheme criteria.  The €23 million exchequer funding announced in the 2018 Budget has been leveraged to provide a fund of up to €300 million over the lifetime of the scheme. The scheme features a two-stage...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Growth Loan Scheme makes up to €300 million worth of loans available with a term of eight to ten years and is open to eligible Irish businesses, including those in the primary agriculture and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment. Finance provided under the scheme is competitively priced and has favourable terms, for example, no security is required for...

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

Heather Humphreys: An application for an employment permit by the named person will be considered should such an application be made, subject to the application fulfilling all relevant criteria.  In order to apply for an employment permit a non-EEA national must have secured a job offer for an eligible occupation from an Irish registered employer. Details on how to apply for an...

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

Heather Humphreys: There does not appear to be a current employment permit application for the named person (details supplied).  An application for an employment permit by the named person will be considered should such an application be made, subject to the application fulfilling all relevant criteria.  In order to apply for an employment permit a non-EEA national must have secured a job...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Data (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As 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. That is why my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses around the country are prepared for Brexit. These measures...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Aid (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the nature of the UK's exit from the EU still remains to be resolved, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland. In response my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that all business sectors around the country are prepared for Brexit and jobs are protected. My...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Staff (3 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: With regard to my own Department, a dedicated Brexit Unit was established in 2016 and is led at Assistant Secretary level within the EU Affairs, Trade Policy and Licensing Division, to coordinate and represent the Departmental and Agencies response to Brexit.  The Unit also leads on engagement with a broad range of stakeholders to inform and validate our response to Brexit.  ...

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

Heather Humphreys: I recently attended the Informal meeting of Trade Ministers which took place on 1st October 2019 in Brussels.  Ministers discussed the critical situation in the WTO, and EU collective efforts regarding its reform and on-going negotiations.  Ministers also discussed related trade matters involving the United States.  In addition, the EU Commission updated Trade Ministers on the...