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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Redundancy Payments (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: Section 12A is the emergency provision of the Redundancy Payments Act 1967 which effectively suspends an employee’s entitlement to claim redundancy from their employer following certain periods of lay-off or short time work due to Covid-19. This suspension has recently been extended to 30th September 2021. As the public health situation is not yet resolved and restrictions are...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: My department, through Enterprise Ireland (EI), helps companies to start, scale and succeed in international markets. Canada is a key destination for Irish exports, with €365 million of exports to Canada reported by EI’s clients in 2019. Marketplace services for Irish companies targeting Canada are delivered via two offices, Toronto and Montreal. My department assists Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Transfer of Undertakings (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Tánaiste cannot provide interpretation or comment on whether TUPE regulations would apply in the event of any specific sale/transfer. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) hold the role of adjudication in disputes as to applicability of TUPE. The European Communities (Protection of Employees on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No. 131 of 2003) apply to any...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Immigration Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: On 14 June, following a comprehensive review of the employmernt permit occupation lists, I announced that I have decided to make changes to the employment permit system, with immediate effect, to address skills and labour shortages in the healthcare and nursing home sector. The occupations of Healthcare Assistants, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID was introduced to help businesses not eligible for the Government’s COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) and the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes. The 2nd and expanded phase of this scheme is now open for applications through Local Authorities. I recognise that there were some...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Casual Trading Act 1995 provides for a control and regulatory system for people trading in public places and involves the issuing of licenses to traders by local authorities who administer the regime in their own respective areas. In August 2018, the then Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Minister Humphreys, launched a public consultation process for the Casual...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) contributes to multi-agency efforts to enforce the Atypical Worker Permission Scheme for Non-EEA Workers engaged on certain Irish-registered whitefish fishing vessels which was introduced by the Department of Justice and Equality in February, 2016 . Some 180 fishing vessels come within the scope of that Scheme. Arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and in...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: At the outset I should emphasise that the Workplace Relations Commission inspectorate service is independent in its functions and does not comment on any ongoing investigations. I understand that the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) received a communication on 18th April this year from this organisation concerning two Egyptian nationals who survived the sinking of this fishing vessel...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: At the outset I should emphasise that the Workplace Relations Commission inspectorate service is independent in its functions and does not comment on any ongoing investigations. However, I can confirm that my Department had received a referral on 10thMay, 2018 from the International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF) requesting the initiation of civil proceedings against the employers of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services. ...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: As you are aware, the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID was introduced to help businesses not eligible for the Government’s COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) and the Fáilte Ireland Business Continuity grant or other direct sectoral grant schemes. Earlier this month the Government agreed to expand the SBASC scheme which will now take into account businesses who do...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Workplace Relations Commission (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is an independent, statutory body under the aegis of my Department, established on 1st October 2015 under the Workplace Relations Act 2015. The WRC’s primary functions include the inspection of employment law compliance, the provision of information on employment law, mediation, adjudication, conciliation, facilitation, and advisory services....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Government announced the establishment of the High Level Group on Collective Bargaining under the auspices of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) at the end of March 2021. The purpose of the group is to review the collective bargaining and the industrial relations landscape in Ireland. The group has met twice to date and is due to submit an interim report by the end of July 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Health and Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: The Work Safely Protocol explains that ventilation, refers to the movement of outdoor air into a building, and the circulation of that air within the building or room while removing stale air to improve the air quality. Ventilation is best achieved by direct access to outdoor air, but artificial circulation of outdoor air through a ventilation system fitted with high-efficiency particulate...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: Ireland has a clear division between the application of economic migration and general immigration policies. In order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require either a valid employment permit or relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice which allows them to reside and take up employment in the State without the requirement for an employment permit. A person who...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: I thank the Chair for the introduction and for facilitating the time change to allow me to participate in the place of the Minister of State, Deputy Troy. I thank the committee for the invitation to discuss the forthcoming Bill to amend the Companies Act 2014 and to provide for a small company administrative rescue process. I am joined online by two officials from my Department, Ms Fiona...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for her support in principle for the legislation. I totally accept the concerns about not having pre-legislative scrutiny. I accept that is a process she would not like to see continue. I know we will avoid it as much as we possibly can. Regarding the other legislation, I hope to have something for the Deputy in the coming week or two. As per my commitment, as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (15 Jun 2021)

Damien English: It is the power of the rescue plan which is key. People have to believe the rescue plan can rescue the company and give it the best chance of getting its debts paid and saving the jobs as well. The Deputy asked about the protection of employees and that is the key here. The real aim is to keep the company viable and operating, and that generally works as well. It is fair to say Revenue...