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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 335. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the proposed current and capital allocation to each agency under her remit following budget 2019; and the allocation made in her Department and in each agency towards hiring new staff in tabular form. [42533/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (16 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 336. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she will list each Brexit measure committed to in her Department following budget 2019; and the exact financial allocation for each such measure in tabular form. [42534/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Programmes (16 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 337. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the financial allocation to the new customs training programme following budget 2019. [42535/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (16 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 399. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will undergo an assessment of need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41987/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (17 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 191. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a person (details supplied) will be included on the fibre broadband line being installed in an area; if not, the date for the roll-out of high speed broadband for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42578/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (17 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 194. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the new fibre cable stops approximately 500 metres at one side of a person's (details supplied) house and approximately 1 km at the other; the date for the roll-out of high speed broadband for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42703/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions being taken to reduce the costs of doing business here and reverse Irish competitiveness deficiencies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42974/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: What actions are being taken to reduce the cost of doing business in Ireland and to reverse Irish competitiveness deficiencies? Will the Minister make a statement on the matter? The reason I ask the question is we consistently accept we are an expensive place to do business in terms of the regulatory burdens placed on business and equally the costs that are built in across the broader...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The reason I raise this issue is it is a concern. There is no point in us highlighting the positives if we fail to accept that there are significant pressures such as the cost of finance, childcare, property, labour, insurance, transport, energy and other business services. Equally, I can identify many areas in which we are doing exceptionally well in terms of competitiveness. Overall,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: One of the key issues we are not addressing is the cost of credit. Again, it requires a whole-of-government approach, as well as an approach by the Central Bank and the European Central Bank. I cannot comprehend how in the eurozone economy with the free movement of goods and services Ireland has the highest interest rates in Europe for small and medium-sized businesses. The pillar banks...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury awards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42975/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: My question asks the Minister about the timeline for the implementation of each of the 14 recommendations made by the Personal Injuries Commission regarding personal injury awards. The reason I am raising this is that the issue is generating considerable pressure in our economy. In some areas, insurance is more expensive than rates. That is not sustainable. It is undermining business and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Minister. The cost of insurance working group made some recommendations. We must monitor consistently the implementation of all recommendations along with the Personal Injuries Commission. Mr. Justice Nicholas Kearns published a report recently that outlined the great difficulties we have vis-à-viscompetitors within the European Union, including our nearest neighbour, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Personal Injuries Commission (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: The insurance industry has brought forward proposals for a dedicated Garda Síochána fraud squad. The issue has been under discussion for a long time and a fraud squad should be established as quickly as possible. I recently brought forward the Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill which the Minister endorsed in the House. I acknowledge that it may require amendment to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is satisfied with the take-up rate for business Brexit supports provided by her Department and agencies to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42563/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Is the Minister satisfied with the take-up rate of Brexit business supports provided by her Department and agencies to date? The Minister is very familiar with the Border area. There is no doubt that we need to be very proactive in addressing this matter. It is all very well making supports available but small and medium sized businesses, which are always under pressure in any case, must...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: We are still unsure as to where we are going with Brexit and what the final outcome will be. The UK will depart the European Union but how it departs is an issue being debated elsewhere at the moment. While Brexit will have a profound impact on businesses in the Republic of Ireland, it will have massive implications for businesses along the Border and their efficiencies. Enterprise...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Supports (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: I thank the Minister. I acknowledge that she is keenly aware of this issue given the area in which she resides and which she represents. We have to ensure, however, that there are no obstacles or impediments placed in front of business during this very difficult time for companies throughout the country, but predominantly in the Border region. One of the reasons there may not be a big...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: 12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the decision-making process for applications for funding under the new disruptive technologies innovation fund under the new National Development Plan 2018-2027. [42560/18]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan Funding (18 Oct 2018)

Billy Kelleher: Clearly, disruptive technologies are both challenges and opportunities, but my question relates to the fund itself and how it will be assessed and awarded. Will the Minister elaborate on that?