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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (27 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: The question posed by the Deputy regarding a breakdown by county of new jobs created by Enterprise Ireland in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 requires a significant volume of information to be collated by the Agency and it has not been possible to provide the information within the time frame given. Consequently, I will provide this information to the Deputy as soon as possible in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Supports (27 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland is currently in the process of finalising its new strategy for the coming 5 years and is conscious of the need to secure investments and jobs for all regions of the country over the lifetime of the strategy. The provision of appropriate property solutions for enterprise is a fundamental part of the IDA Ireland offering and the new strategy will address the agency's property...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (27 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that in the 4 year period from 2011 to 2014, inclusive, there were 13 IDA Ireland sponsored site visits by potential investors to Co. Tipperary. The number of site visits paid in each of those years is set out in the following tabular statement. For reasons of commercial sensitivity and client confidentiality IDA Ireland does not comment on upcoming site visits...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (27 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: I have been informed by IDA Ireland that in 2014 there were a total of 359 IDA Ireland-sponsored site visits by potential investors to various locations throughout the country. The following tabular statement sets out on a county by county basis the number of Ireland-sponsored site visits in 2014. For reasons of client confidentiality and commercial sensitivity, IDA Ireland does not...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Colombia and Peru, of the other part, which was signed on 26th June, 2012, and laid before Dáil Éireann on 2nd October, 2014.”The free trade agreement between the EU and its member states and Columbia and Peru is one of a new...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: I thank Deputies for their contributions. Many very genuine concerns were expressed and I understand the nature of those concerns. No one is saying that Colombia is free from abuses of human rights and everyone knows that it is a dangerous country. However, we do not pick and choose the governments we want to rule the different countries with which we trade. We have no say in respect of...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy should read the transcript of the debate, because that is what was said. Sinn Féin's position in this regard is particularly strange. During the peace process here, there was active engagement and support on the part of the US and the EU. Their support for the process was not seen as in some way condoning the abuses or atrocities that occurred. Far from it. That support...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: -----along a road towards the delivery of a better outcome for all. What we are talking about here is a government that is seeking to take a democratic road and introduce a peace process, imperfect though it may be. We have an opportunity, via this agreement, to seek to protect human rights and have oversight in respect of their delivery.

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: We will also have oversight of the labour standards which apply in these countries. I am of the view that we should seize the opportunity with which we have been presented. One of the essential elements of the agreement is the respect for democratic principles and human rights. If this aspect is not honoured, the agreement can ultimately be terminated. I go along with those who have...

Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: We are being given an opportunity and we must use it as best we can. I would be happy to return to the House to brief Deputies on the reports that will emanate from the trade council regarding the progress made in respect of the agreement.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Regulations (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: The remit of my Department, in relation to asbestos in the workplace, arises under occupational health and safety policy where the focus is on prevention. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 and 2010, which are enforced by the Health and Safety Authority, place obligations on employers and employees to ensure that the risk of exposure to asbestos is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Inspections Data (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations 2006 and 2010, which are enforced by the Health and Safety Authority, place obligations on employers and employees to ensure that the risk of exposure to asbestos is eliminated or reduced to a minimum and that any remaining residual risk is adequately controlled in accordance with the legislation. The Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (28 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: Anyone looking for advice or information on starting up a small or micro enterprise should contact their nearest Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in the first instance. The LEOs are the first-stop-shop front line service assisting in delivering business growth and jobs for the micro-enterprise sector. They pull together all the players – other Government Departments and Agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (29 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: Together the EU and the US account for almost half of world GDP and 30% of world trade. The purpose of the negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is to reduce barriers to trade and investment in order to generate jobs and growth in the EU and the US. The government fully supports this objective. According to assessments made by the European Commission and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (29 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: My first thoughts are with the workers at Bose and their families as they face into an extremely difficult time. All the supports of the State will be made available for the workers affected by the announcement of the pending closure of the Bose plant in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan. After the announcement was made I spoke directly with company management. I expressed my regret at the way...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (29 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that it is confident that it will be in a position to make an announcement relating to the above pipeline project before the end of the second quarter of 2015. I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Appointments (29 Jan 2015)

Richard Bruton: Neither I nor my Department have received any representations from the Deputy seeking to have persons appointed to positions under the remit of my Department in the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (3 Feb 2015)

Richard Bruton: Together the EU and the US account for almost half of world GDP and 30% of world trade. The purpose of the negotiations on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is to reduce barriers to trade and investment in order to generate jobs and growth in the EU and the US.According to assessments made by the European Commission and other European bodies, a comprehensive TTIP could...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme Implementation (3 Feb 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will be aware that a review of the SME Credit Guarantee Scheme was undertaken last year and laid before the Oireachtas in July 2014. As a result of the review of the CGS and on foot of immediate concerns raised by the Credit Review Office, Business Representative Organisations and the banks, I have decided to take urgent action to assist SMEs whose banks have left or are leaving...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (3 Feb 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 301 and 302 together. I am informed by IDA Ireland that in the 5-year period from 2010 to 2014, inclusive, there were a total of five IDA Ireland-sponsored site visits by potential investors to County Meath. IDA sponsored itinerary visits by potential investors include visits to multiple locations where there are greenfield or current turn-key property...