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Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: From 1 July, children under six years of age and people aged 70 and over have access to primary care and that will take the pressure off hospitals over time. The Minister's legislative priorities are dictated by the approach he has taken. He is starting with primary care and the Deputy will recognise the importance of the next priority which relates to alcohol-----

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Alcohol legislation will be the next legislative measure. He will proceed through his legislative programme on that basis.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: On the first question, the Minister for Finance and the Taoiseach are in Brussels today and there will be an opportunity for discussion on the Greek crisis. Following the referendum we know what the Greek public is against, but what we now must know is what the Greek Government is for.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Having looked at this issue for a long period, we must have a viable strategy to restore growth for the Greek people. The Greek people need to see credible proposals.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: When the Taoiseach returns following those discussions, I hope there will be an opportunity for a debate on the Greek issue. We wait to hear what the Greek Government will put forward. Both the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance are clearly open to hearing proposals. Ireland has a good record in the approach it took. We managed to get debt relief through longer maturities and lower...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The significant percentage increases are being provided to people on lower pay and lower pensions. That is the approach. The package, which relates to legislation introduced under emergency powers, must provide some relief for everyone affected, regardless of their position in the pay schedule.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: One cannot decide in legislation to remove the pension rights of certain individuals as compared to others.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Everything must be done in a proportionate manner, one which applies to all equally. That is the approach the Minister has taken and, in doing so, he has insisted that the lowest benefit will be available to the highest paid.

Order of Business (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The House should support that approach.

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputies for raising the matter. I am very conscious that the announcement of a possible transfer of the operation in Clonmel by the company creates problems for the workers there, and my first thoughts are with those workers and their families, as well as the members of the local community, who have received this very difficult news. I understand the company concerned was...

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I can assure the Deputies that I am absolutely committed to developing a balanced spread of employment throughout the country. It is encouraging to see that, for the first time, Tipperary has seen employment growth across our agencies - IDA, Enterprise Ireland and the local enterprises offices - and 260 additional people are at work in Tipperary in 2014 as a result of their efforts. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Social Enterprise (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 to 169, inclusive, together. The Programme for Government includes a commitment to develop a vibrant and effective social enterprise sector. A report on the potential of social enterprises to create jobs and to identify the actions required by Government and other relevant bodies and agencies, was commissioned and produced by Forfás in July 2013....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Taxi Regulations (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Measuring equipment used for trade, including taximeters, is subject to control by the NSAI Legal Metrology Service in accordance with the Metrology Acts 1980 to 1998. The regime of control includes approval of new designs of measuring equipment, verification of instruments upon installation and following repair or recalibration and inspection over the life of the instruments. Verification...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Standards Authority of Ireland (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The responsibility for the EU Directive 2007/46/EC governing motor vehicles type approvals lies with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, and its Agency, the Road Safety Authority. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is the Irish approval authority for this and related Directives. The processing time reflects the technical nature of the approvals process, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Support Services (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department has been in touch with the relevant bodies in this case, to ensure that this company’s staff are aware of their entitlements and the range of assistance and services generally which are available from the State. The National Employments Rights Authority, which is an Agency of my Department, have made themselves available to deal with any employment rights issues which may...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Criteria (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: In accordance with our EU obligations, employment permits policy is calibrated to encourage the meeting of general labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the EU and other European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Ireland's labour market is part of a much greater EEA labour market which affords a considerable supply of skilled workers. Where specific skills prove difficult to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The following table provides details of the overall number of employment rights cases completed for the years 2012-2014 inclusive. All inspections include the Protection of Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1996 as part of the inspection process. Year Number of Completed Inspections PYP Compliance Rate Number of Prosecutions Initiated Number of Convictions 2012 4,689 99.8% 0 0 2013 5,546...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Agreements (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: According to assessments made by the EU Commission, a comprehensive TTIP could over time boost EU GDP by 0.5% per annum bringing significant economic gains as a whole for the EU. This converts into 400,000 jobs across the EU. A study commissioned by my Department estimates that these benefits in Ireland will be proportionally greater than in the EU as a whole. It suggests growth in Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together. I am informed by IDA Ireland that information in relation to sponsored site visits by potential investors is provided on a county by county basis only and that in each of the years from 2010 to date in 2015 there were a total of 1,962 IDA sponsored site visits by potential investors to various locations throughout the country. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Investments (7 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Payments to individually-named companies form part of the Annual Report and Accounts of Enterprise Ireland. A list of companies in receipt of payments for the year is made available on the occasion of the publication of the Annual Report. Enterprise Ireland’s Annual Report for 2014 is expected to be published shortly. The Agency does not provide company addresses, however they do break...