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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The application of charges for mobile homes during the Covid-19 restrictions is likely to be determined by the terms and conditions which were agreed at the time of contracting. Where there is a written contract drafted by a trader in advance (often referred to as a standard form consumer contract) and a consumer does not have the opportunity to influence the terms contained within the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: As Chair of the Retail Consultation Forum, I am acutely aware that Covid-19 has brought particular challenges for retailers - large and small, across the country. It is a particularly difficult time for retailers who have had to close their doors in the interest of public health and adherence to the public health guidelines The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The report to which the Deputy refers is Economic Considerations for Reinstating Economic Activity. It was made publicly available on 15 May last on both Gov.ie and my Department’s website.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I understand the importance of flexible working, which can encompass a wide variety of practices, including part-time, job sharing, remote working and compressed hours. Such solutions allow for tangible benefits for employees including improving their work/life balance. Flexible working also assists in the development of an inclusive society. By removing some of the barriers...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for all of us in society, since the start of the pandemic, a key focus of Government has been to keep the supports provided for businesses under review and to continue to offer support as they work through the challenges facing them. These supports include those businesses facing challenges operating in the supply chains. In order to assist...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three-week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Temporary Wage Subsidy scheme is administered by the Revenue Commissioners. Employment rights policy matters are the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Statutory and contractual employment terms continue to apply in the normal manner during Covid-19. If an employee believes that there has been an unlawful deduction of their salary...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Microfinance Ireland (MFI) who operate the MFI COVID-19 Business Loan accept applications from people who are formally discharged from bankruptcy, within any time barrier, subject to full disclosure. Loan approval is subject to a full disclosure upfront and normal credit underwriting criteria. As with all loan applications to MFI, the application does not guarantee loan approval. The MFI...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: On 19 March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Commission approved a Temporary State Aid Framework to provide greater flexibilities for Member States (MS) to provide support to enterprises impacted by the crisis. Schemes and/or individual aid measures notified under this framework will be processed by the Commission very quickly, usually over the period of a week. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The national Return to Work Safely Protocol is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The Protocol should be used by all workplaces to adapt their workplace procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related public health protection measures identified as necessary by the HSE and the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: On Friday, 15 May 2020, the Government announced details of the new €250m Restart Grant providing direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures; with the grant being administered by local authorities from Friday, 22 May 2020. Eligible businesses who have stayed open throughout the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for all of us in society, since the start of the pandemic, a key focus of Government has been to keep the supports provided for businesses under review and to continue to offer support as they work through the challenges facing them.  These supports include those challenges facing businesses operating in the supply chain for the food service,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: I and my Department officials are continuously working and responding to business needs, ensuring sufficient and tangible supports are being put into place as quickly as possible to assist all our SMEs across the country. Supporting the promotion and sustainability of our SMEs has always been a high priority of mine. The current crisis reminds us of the importance of this objective amid the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: In response to recognised business needs at that time, I launched the Business Continuity Voucher scheme on 26 March.  The scheme was a resounding success in terms of uptake, the product of it being an appropriate support for that point in time.  The Business Continuity Voucher provided up to €2,500 in consultancy costs, to develop short and long-term strategies to respond to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business sets out five stages for unlocking the restrictions put in place to contain the Coronavirus, at three week intervals. The Roadmap sets out how we can keep the level of transmission of COVID-19 as low as possible while balancing continuing restrictions in proportion with the positive social and economic benefits which will be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections (3 Jun 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The national Return to Work Safely Protocol is designed to support employers and workers to put measures in place that will prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The Protocol should be used by all workplaces to adapt their workplace procedures and practices to comply fully with the COVID-19 related public health protection measures identified as necessary by the HSE and the...