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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: This was cited by a number of community leaders we met, particularly in Vancouver. Vancouver has become a huge attraction for Irish emigrants and Irish students. It is a very welcoming city and there are huge opportunities there. It was cited that there is a much easier system to manage there. We would like to get people home as well. We hope to bring as many people home as we can, and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Regional Development (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Balanced regional enterprise development continues to be a key policy for me and this Government and is reaffirmed in the White Paper on Enterprise. My Department contributes to this agenda in several ways, including through the development, implementation and oversight of nine Regional Enterprise Plans. The Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan is overseen and monitored at a regional level by...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Under this Government, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has seen record levels of funding and staffing. In 2020 the CCPC received €12.3 million in exchequer funding and in 2023 it received just over €19 million. The CCPC will be allocated approximately €24 million for 2024. The 2024 funding represents an increase of €4.9 million on last year, and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: Upon taking office as Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, I made it clear that one of my main priorities was to focus on balanced regional enterprise development. The contribution hubs play, whether enterprise hubs, community hubs or GAA clubs and community centres which provide remote working desks, cannot be underestimated. These facilities provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (28 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 403. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when strand 4 endowment applications for the Immigrant Investment Programme will be processed; if she will outline the projected timeframes for processing of application under this strand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51903/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: EU Directives (29 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: The European Commission publishes the Single Market Scoreboard twice a year which includes a performance overview of Member States in relation to transposition of Directives, and infringement proceedings for non-transposition. The EU Affairs Unit in my Department has responsibility for monitoring the transposition of EU Directives in my Department, and for reporting on the position to the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Defective Building Materials (30 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 263. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department is in receipt of a submission from SEAI in relation to the defective concrete blocks scheme; if he is aware of the delays being caused by SEAI not expanding its schemes as promised; and if he will treat their submission as a urgent priority. [53034/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (30 Nov 2023)

Dara Calleary: 443. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of IIP applications that were submitted in advance of the February 2023 deadline; the timeline for sports clubs that have submitted valid applications to be informed about the success or otherwise of their applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53178/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: State Bodies (5 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: There are currently 39 vacancies in the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. These range from Executive Officer grade equivalent up to Principal Officer grade equivalent. Recruitment processes are currently underway with a number of posts advertised, and some at interview stage to be filled shortly. The table below sets details of each vacancy below. - Job...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (5 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: 323. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when details of voluntary redundancy schemes will be released to local authorities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53675/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (5 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: 540. To ask the Minister for Health for a list of dentists participating in the GMS scheme in County Mayo. [53399/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: 590. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider adding the cost of myopathy lenses to the public scheme (details supplied); if not, if his Department will cover the cost up to costs incurred of ordinary lenses which are covered by the public scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53676/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (5 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: 631. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when the successful CLÁR measure 1 applicants will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53181/23]

Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus le gach Teachta a bhí páirteach sa díospóireacht seo, go háirithe leis na Teachtaí a léigh an Bille agus a bhí ag caint faoi cad a bhí sa Bhille, thar aon rud eile. I re-emphasise that the purpose of the Digital Services Bill is to provide for full implementation in Ireland of the...

Digital Services Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (13 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Order 180(2).

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (12 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: During 2023, the economy’s strong performance and the positive impact of temporary Government supports has resulted in a lower level of insolvency than expected. While a reversion to pre-pandemic levels of corporate insolvency is possible, delivery of SCARP as a new restructuring option for the vast majority of Ireland’s companies has helped ensure the survival of those...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (12 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: The information available relates to entities registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). This does not include businesses operating as sole traders. On the basis of filings made to the CRO, the numbers of SMEs and limited partnerships that ceased trading in the years specified are as follows: 2021 2022 2023 (YTD) SMEs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Sector (12 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: 637. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for changes by an organisation (details supplied); if there are avenues for appeals for owners who have had their ratings changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55390/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: Ireland has always been a strong supporter of robust State Aid control at EU level to protect a level playing field for Irish businesses to compete in the EU. In order to maintain a level playing field, any flexibility in State Aid rules must be limited to what is strictly necessary and be provided in a way that benefits all Member States equally. It is important that we avoid a damaging...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (13 Dec 2023)

Dara Calleary: Ireland has always been a strong supporter of robust State Aid control at EU level to protect a level playing field for Irish businesses to compete in the EU. In order to maintain a level playing field, any flexibility in State Aid rules must be limited to what is strictly necessary and be provided in a way that benefits all Member States equally. It is important that we avoid a damaging...