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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 69 together. The Regional Action Plans for Jobs Initiative was launched by Government in February of this year. The purpose of this initiative is to identify a range of actions over the period 2015 - 2017 aimed at facilitating each region to achieve its economic potential and raise employment levels in each of the regions. The objective of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: A key objective of the Action Plan for Jobs process, which this Government commenced in 2012, was to rebuild our economy based on enterprise and entrepreneurship, talent, innovation and exports and provide a solid foundation for future growth. Irish industry has to been to the forefront of the economic recovery, with our enterprises and entrepreneurs innovating, developing and improving their...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Availability (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: This Government has clearly identified SMEs as drivers of innovation, job creation and growth. We have acknowledged that these businesses have a significant role to play in the sustainable recovery that is now underway in the Irish economy. Since 2011 Government policy has focused on supporting SMEs in accessing an appropriate supply of financing from both bank and non-bank sources. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland is the agency under my aegis to help companies throughout Ireland start and scale, innovate and remain competitive on international markets, now and in the future. Its vision is that Irish enterprise will be a powerhouse of economic growth and job creation. The manufacturing and internationally traded services companies that Enterprise Ireland works with are a vital source...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The availability of European research and innovation programmes provides Ireland with valuable mechanisms for firms – indigenous and multinational - to engage in high-level international research to further their innovativeness and competitiveness. These programmes are also a critical source of non-Exchequer funding for this important economic activity. The current EU Framework...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Development (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: With the economy recovering and employment on the increase, meeting the skills needs of enterprises will be a critical factor to enable companies to expand and grow in both domestic markets and export markets. We have placed a strong focus on ensuring an adequate supply of skills and talent as part of the whole of Government Action Plan for Jobs process since 2012. The skills requirements of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: A key objective of the Action Plan for Jobs process, which this Government commenced in 2012, was to rebuild our economy based on enterprise and entrepreneurship, talent, innovation and exports, in order to provide a solid foundation for future growth and to provide employment opportunities for all age cohorts. The goal of this Government has been to replace all of the jobs lost during the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: My Department’s Second Irish Language Scheme, which was prepared in accordance with the Official Languages Act, 2003 and which covers the period September 2015 to September 2018, reiterates the Department’s commitment to assess, on an ongoing basis, the level of demand for services through Irish to ensure that this demand can be met in a planned, coherent and accessible way...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (4 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy will appreciate, the allocations provided through each subhead of the Department’s Vote is, in the first instance, subject to the public financial guidelines and open to annual audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG). Likewise the enterprise agencies who receive funding from the Department are also subject to annual audit by the C&AG. It...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Relocation (5 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The number of my Department’s staff who have applied for a transfer in my Department to locations other than that of their present location is set out in tabular format below. This includes staff seeking to move from one of my Department’s regional locations to another. Current Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Location Staff requesting internal transfer to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: In November 2013, the Government agreed to support the Global Irish Economic Forum's proposal to designate a year to celebrate Irish Design. It is widely recognised that encouraging businesses to invest in good quality design as a key component of innovation and competitiveness will maximise opportunities for success in today’s competitive marketplace and ultimately create additional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: There were 2 site visits to Co. Longford and 22 site visits to Co. Westmeath in 2015 so far. The numbers of site visits to both counties for the years 2011 to 2014 are set out in the tabular statement. It is important to note that data on site visits is not a true measure of the level of FDI activity in a region or county. Approximately 70% of all FDI investment won by IDA Ireland comes...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the allegations to which the Deputy refers. I am very concerned by the reported circumstances and treatment of the workers involved and the alleged compromise of their safety. Any mistreatment of workers on Irish fishing vessels is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the State and its agencies. That is why the Government decided last week to immediately...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I understand that an application in respect of the person referred to in the Deputy’s question was received in the Employment Permits Section on 15thOctober 2015 and that the prescribed fee in respect of same was received on 6thNovember 2015. On the basis of current processing dates it is envisaged that a decision will be made on this application within the next four weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the allegations to which the Deputy refers. I am very concerned by the reported circumstances and treatment of the workers involved and the alleged compromise of their safety. Any mistreatment of workers on Irish fishing vessels is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the State and its agencies. That is why the Government decided last week to immediately...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. I am aware of the allegations to which the Deputy refers. I am very concerned by the reported circumstances and treatment of the workers involved and the alleged compromise of their safety. Any mistreatment of workers on Irish fishing vessels is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the State and its agencies. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. IDA Ireland records its site visits on a county-basis only. The numbers of IDA Ireland-supported site visits on a county-by-county basis from 2013 to the end of the third quarter of 2015 are set out in the tabular statement. It is important to note that data on site visits is not a true measure of the level of FDI activity in a region...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Claims Agency (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The issue of medical injuries is the policy responsibility of the Minister for Health and the Minister for Finance who has responsibility for the State Claims Agency (SCA). The State Claims Agency manages person injury, property damage and clinical negligence claims brought against certain State authorities including Government Ministers, the Attorney General, healthcare enterprises, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Human Trafficking (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: The Inspection service of the Workplace Relations Commission is aware of the allegations in relation to Irish fishing vessels and a number of inspections related to this issue are presently underway, some in co-operation with other State bodies. The WRC does not comment on individual cases. The enforcement of the National Minimum Wage, Payment of Wages, Terms and Conditions of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: I am aware of the allegations to which the Deputy refers. I am very concerned by the reported circumstances and treatment of the workers involved and the alleged compromise of their safety. Any mistreatment of workers on Irish fishing vessels is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the State and its agencies. That is why the Government decided last week to immediately...