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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The 2014 annual results for the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) show that 4,012 extra jobs were created by companies supported by the Department of Jobs through the LEOs. The results, which were compiled by the Enterprise Ireland Centre of Excellence, using the same systems as applied to the Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland annual results, show that at the end of 2014, total direct...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Guarantee Scheme (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department publishes quarterly progress reports on the Department’s website in respect of the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The progress report detailing the analysis and performance by region up to the quarterly period ending 31stMarch 2015 is available on the Department’s website. I intend to publish the report for the period 30thJune 2015, once this report has been finalised....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Expenditure (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department publishes quarterly progress reports on the Department’s website in respect of the Microenterprise Loan Fund Scheme and the Credit Guarantee Scheme. The progress report detailing the analysis and performance by region up to the quarterly period ending 31stMarch 2015 is now available on the Department’s website. I intend to publish the report for the period 30th...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grants Approval Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Verified data in relation to the amount of grants approved and the amount of grants paid by individual LEOs in 2014 is set out in the following table. In relation to the “correlation” between grants approved and grants paid out it should be noted that LEO clients who are approved a grant have a 12 month period to drawdown the grant. Therefore, grants approved in one calendar...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Inspections (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 356 and 357 together. The National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) is responsible for enforcing minimum statutory employment rights entitlements in the State and in undertaking its role, carries out a range of functions, including inspections of places of employment and employment related records. These inspections arise: - In response to complaints...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Remit (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Local Enterprise Offices provide a wide range of services and support to all start-up enterprises including online start-ups. The LEOs are the first-stop-shop and sign-posting service assisting in delivering business growth and jobs for the micro-enterprise and small business sector. The LEOs provide services under four headings: - Business Information and Advisory Services; -...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland is involved in the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland to service international markets and is not involved in the day to day operational or decision making functions of companies. There is a growing tendency worldwide for companies to outsource certain business functions and companies in Ireland are part of this trend. Companies in all sectors utilise the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland data for its client companies shows that, in fact, in 2014 the value of exports in internationally traded services increased by €106 million, or 7%, to €1,687 million. This sector is a vital component in Ireland’s export performance. The Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, through Enterprise Ireland, is active both in assisting Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The 9th round of a new EU/US free trade deal negotiations took place in New York from 20 – 24 April 2015. The 10thround is being held this week (13 – 17 July) in Brussels. The objective during these rounds is to make as much progress as possible in all areas of the negotiations. During the last Round, work advanced in all three pillars of the negotiations: market access,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The EU US consolidated negotiating texts have been made available through a confidential reading room in the US Embassy in Dublin. My officials have reviewed these texts on my behalf and fully briefed me on their contents.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am familiar with these studies and the economic models on which these studies are based. The Ecorys 2009 study addresses the technically and analytically complex task of calculating the impact of non-tariff barriers in transatlantic trade. Non-tariff barriers include licences, standards, administrative rules or other measures that make it difficult or impossible for firms to sell into new...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Local Enterprise Office in Meath is the First Stop Shopfor anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business. Meath LEO provides services under four main headings: - Business Information and Advisory Services; - Enterprise Support Services; - Entrepreneurship Support Services; - Local Enterprise Development Services. The stated vision for Meath LEO in 2015 is to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: The average age of staff currently employed in my Department is set out below, along with the corresponding figures for 2008 and 2011. Staff Employed No. Currently 48 End 2011 45 End 2008 43 The increase on average age reflects the various initiatives the Government introduced in recent years to reduce the public sector pay bill. Central to these has been the moratorium on recruitment...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: I agree with my colleague, Deputy Nash, that this has been an appalling case. It certainly has raised issues that deserve attention. In the context of company law, the liquidation of OCS Operations Limited is currently in the hands of liquidators under the supervision of the High Court. While the liquidation is at an early stage, I understand the High Court was informed at the hearing...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy knows, this section has not been tested in the courts.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: However, the section provides that on the application of the liquidator or any creditor of a contributory company that is being wound up, the court, if it is satisfied that it is just and equitable to do so, may make an order. The legislation sets out the various issues which the court will examine, including the extent to which the related company took part in the management of the company...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: There are two issues here. One is the behaviour of the directors, and there is an obligation on the liquidator to report to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement on the behaviour of the directors. The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement is an independent office. It is not led or said by a Minister or anybody else. That is the important strength of the office. It...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: -----the court will have regard to the extent to which the related company took part in the management and the conduct of the related company. What the court will have regard to is clearly set out. Once again, however, it is not up to a Minister to make a judgment.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Company Law (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: A judgment must be made by the courts. That is the position with company law in any country. The Oireachtas drafts the provisions but the court must apply them.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: IDA Supports (15 Jul 2015)

Richard Bruton: IDA Ireland is involved in the attraction of foreign direct investment to Ireland to service international markets. It is not involved in the day-to-day operational or decision-making functions of companies. There is a growing tendency across the world for companies to outsource certain business functions. Companies in Ireland are part of this trend. In all sectors, companies use the...