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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In the time available, it has not been possible to provide the requested information. I have asked the state agencies under the remit of my Department to provide the details requested and I will respond in full to the Deputy as soon as the information is collated.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development remains a key priority for myself and my Department. We 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. That will remain the case in 2020 and beyond. It is therefore very positive that significant progress has already been made...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (18 Dec 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permit system is managed through the operation of the Critical Skills Occupations List and the Ineligible Occupations List for the purposes of granting an employment permit.  The Lists are subject to twice-yearly review which is predicated on a formalised and evidence-based process and involves consideration of the research undertaken by the Skills and Labour Market...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government acknowledges the result of the Motion that was passed in the Dáil on 11th July 2019 and we have committed to conducting a comprehensive, independent Economic and Sustainability Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the finalised EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.  In that regard, in January 2020, the Government commissioned ‘Implement...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices are the ‘First Stop Shop’ for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. Located in the 31 Local Authorities Offices nationwide, the LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State supports available through agencies such as Revenue, the Department of Social Protection,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone intending to start or grow a business. My Department, through the LEOs, has continued to develop a range of supports to help local businesses in preparation for the challenges of Brexit In that regard, both the Louth and Meath...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together. IDA Ireland’s park in Drogheda is currently home to one financial services company and has approximately 3.6 hectares of additional marketable lands available for investment. The IDA also owns additional sites across County Louth with almost 3 hectares of marketable land in the IDA Business and Technology Park at Finnabair,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: No officials from the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation were involved in this matter. No additional correspondence was composed to accompany the letter referred to.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448 and 469 together. The availability of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand remains 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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My officials inform me that there is no record of any employment permit application for the named person (details supplied).

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (5 Mar 2020)

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: IDA Ireland (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The site in question is an area of approximately 11 hectares on the Sligo Road in Ballina, County Mayo. Planning permission was previously obtained in 2004 for its infrastructural development, although that subsequently expired in September 2009. The site has, however, been concept master planned by the IDA to help demonstrate its potential to investors. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has been liaising closely with the Department of Health and is monitoring the situation in relation to COVID-19 as it evolves. The current and potential impact of COVID-19 on enterprise is becoming more apparent as greater disruptions to supply chains and routes to market become more evident.   My Department has updated its Checklist for Business Continuity Planning in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has a broad mandate which includes occupational health and safety, chemical safety, market surveillance and national accreditation. In the area of occupational health and safety the Authority provides practical advice, guidance and support as well as carrying out inspections and investigations. Much of the inspection and investigation activity is evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) are offices under the aegis of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. My Department works closely with the WRC and the Labour Court in monitoring staffing and budgetary requirements, including anticipating future resource requirements, to ensure that they are supported and adequately resourced to fulfil their roles. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland (EI) supports companies in urban and rural areas to start, innovate and remain competitive in international markets, now and into the future. In 2019, EI supported client companies employed 221,895 people nationally. EI is committed to its Powering the Regions Plan, an overarching national plan underpinned by regional specific plans to grow and sustain jobs, and to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that Enterprise Ireland will propose to have a Ministerial led trade mission to Dubai later in the year in the context of Expo 2020 which is due to commence in October and run for a period of 6 months. Details of the mission will be developed in the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 457 and 458 together. On Thursday 27thFebruary 2020, I announced the opening of a Scheme to provide an emergency humanitarian contribution to small businesses (including agri-businesses which comply with the qualifying criteria), community, voluntary and sporting bodies for damage caused by flooding arising from severe weather conditions during the week...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is working on various supports and providing inputs on a range of contingencies and guidance in the event of business interruptions from COVID-19, including: - dealing with possible business impacts, including on supply chains.  My Department and the development agencies, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices are actively assessing and working...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (5 Mar 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The total number of claims received by the Personal Injuries 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 2019 Year Total claims received ...