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Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (26 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive has completed its development at EU level and political agreement was achieved between the European Parliament and the Council in June 2022. Formal approval of the Directive is anticipated before the end of this year and Member States will have 18 months to transpose the new rules. Ireland consistently maintained a positive and supportive...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: EU Directives (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I thank Deputy O’Reilly for the question on the proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, CSDD, which was published by the European Commission on 23 February 2022. It addresses corporate behaviour and due diligence processes for the companies within its scope. The proposal focuses on establishing a system within company law and corporate governance to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: EU Directives (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: As I said earlier I will personally meet representatives of the ICBHR and the other bodies in the coming weeks. SMEs are not within the scope directly but may be indirectly affected. Deputy O'Reilly confirmed what the thresholds are. We currently consider these thresholds to be appropriate. While I hear the Deputy's criticisms, it should be noted that the cohort of companies within those...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: EU Directives (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: To be clear, I am not saying that anybody should be absolved of any responsibility in regard to human rights or in regard to the environment. It is about the appropriateness and the effectiveness of the regulations. As I said, 50% of companies with the biggest turnover in the EU will be affected by this directive. We need to make sure that in its implementation it is effective and that it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I thank Deputy Flaherty for his question. As the House knows, regional development is at the centre of IDA Ireland's current strategy, Driving Recovery and Sustainable Growth 2021-2024. Under this strategy the IDA is targeting half of all investments to regional locations which aligns with the objectives of the programme for Government. Specifically, the IDA is targeting 25 investments for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I will work with Deputy Flaherty and all of our Oireachtas colleagues from Longford to ensure that this happens. In addition to that, the urban regeneration and development fund, URDF, investment of €10.4 million in the Camlin Quarter in Longford town, the rural regeneration development fund, RRDF, investment of €1.1 million in Granard, along with the investments in Ballymahon...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Development (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: We want to see this done right across the country and that is why the Tánaiste has prioritised within the Department the investment in the regional property programme. I am more than happy to go to Longford to meet Deputy Flaherty and the officials from the local authority. Longford County Council has an excellent chief executive. We trained him well in Mayo before we sent him to...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Foreign Direct Investment (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 and 56 together. My Department works closely with IDA Ireland to pursue foreign direct investment across the country, including the Midlands, through IDA’s regional property programme and the delivery of the agency’s strategy. Regional development is at the centre of IDA’s current strategy: Driving Recovery & Sustainable Growth...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 and 39 together. A proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD) was published by the European Commission on 23rd February 2022 and addresses corporate behaviour and due diligence processes for the companies within its scope. The proposal focuses on establishing a system within company law and corporate governance to address...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Economic Policy (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: It is an objective of this Government to bring development, job creation and investment to all regions of the country, including the South East. In this regard, following in-depth consultation among key stakeholders within the region, the South East Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024 (REP) was launched earlier this year. The Plan contains a set of objectives and related actions to be...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Industrial Development (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 53 and 67 together. Successive Irish governments have followed a policy of military neutrality, which is characterised by non-membership of military alliances. Irish neutrality goes hand in hand with our promotion of international peace and stability. We are committed to our obligations as members of the United Nations, including the obligation, under chapter...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Trade Data (27 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. CSO statistics confirm that Ireland has experienced remarkable trade growth in recent years with exports growing from €233 billion in 2015 to €451 billion in 2021. In 2021, Ireland’s global trade reached its highest ever value of €842 billion, comprising €451...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Regulations 2022
Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) Regulations 2022
Data Protection Act 2018 (Section 60(6)) (Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority) Regulations 2022 (26 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I thank the Chairman and members for facilitating the discussion of the draft statutory instruments today. I know the committee has a busy work programme so members' time is appreciated. I am joined by Ms Tara Keane and Ms Orla O'Brien from my Department and I thank them for their work on this issue. I understand a briefing note has been circulated so I will begin by setting out further...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Dara Calleary: I thank the committee for its assistance in bringing the Bill to where we are today. I know the committee did a lot of work on this before I took over this brief with my predecessor, Deputy Troy. As members know, the purpose of the Bill is to amend the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Acts 2003 to 2019 to increase the number of personal injury claims resolved by the board without...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Direct Investment (8 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: I, too, welcome the guests in the Gallery and I thank Senator Gallagher for his contribution, for his ongoing interest in this issue and for his good wishes. Senators will recall that 2021 was a record-breaking year for foreign direct investment employment. Total employment in IDA client companies now stands at 275,384, which was up over 29,000 on the 2020 figure. Growth in the regions was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Direct Investment (8 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: I assure the Senator I will certainly look forward to working him and other Oireachtas colleagues towards promoting this advanced building solution. Its construction is a major win for Monaghan. Having a site that is ready for go for any potential investor will put it well ahead of other locations. As the Senator noted, there is a proud tradition of enterprise in Monaghan, and the...

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 1: In page 17, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 69 of Principal Act 19.Section 69 of the Principal Act is amended, in subsection (2)— (a) in paragraph (c), by the substitution of “a member of staff of the Board,” for “a member of staff of the Board, and”, and (b) by the insertion of...

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an tuiscint don leasú seo. Mar a dúradh, tá sé tábhachtach le haghaidh cúram na n-idirghabhálaithe agus d’fheidhmeanna an Bhille agus muid ag dul ar aghaidh.

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 2: In page 17, between lines 32 and 33, to insert the following: “Review of amendments effected by this Act 22.(1) The Minister shall— (a) not later than 18 months after the commencement of this section, commence a review of the operation of the amendments effected to the Principal Act by this Act, and (b) not later than 12 months after the...

Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (9 Nov 2022)

Dara Calleary: I appreciate Deputy Shanahan's amendment. I also appreciate both Deputies remarks on the work we did on this. Deputy Shanahan's amendment is based on the provisions contained within the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. The PIAB was established in 2004 and has been making assessments for more than 18 years. The legislation under which it was established has been reviewed several...