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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Finding a replacement industry for Carrickmacross remains a very high priority. I have been in regular contact with IDA Ireland to ensure that everything possible is being done to market the facility abroad through IDA’s network of overseas offices. I have also ensured that Enterprise Ireland is likewise marketing the facility to its client base. The premises are privately owned and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: County Cavan is marketed as part of IDA’s North East Region which consists of 3 counties, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan. There are 36 multinational companies based in the North East, employing 4,440 across the Region, of which 7 companies are located in Cavan employing 1,136 people. The North East also has a vibrant cluster of Indigenous companies with 80 based in Cavan and employing 4,048...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Since March 2011, I have made 139 appointments to the Boards of the Agencies under my Department’s remit. Of these, 71 were within my discretion; 40 were as a result of a nomination process; and 27 were by virtue of the Office held and were not appropriate, therefore, for public advertisement. In one instance, the initial appointment was made prior to 2011. Of the 71 appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Details of the chairpersons appointed to State boards under the aegis of my Department since March 2011 who have appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee are set out in the following tables. January to December 2015 Name of Chairperson Name of State board Title of Oireachtas Committee Date of Appearance Dónal de Buitléir Low Pay Commission Joint Oireachtas Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commencement of Legislation (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Acts currently in force, for which I have lead responsibility which have parts or sections yet to be formally commenced, are as follows: Title of Act Section yet to be formally commenced Details or Purpose of Section Consumer Protection Act 2007 Sections 48 and 49 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 have not been commenced as the Attorney General has advised that the provisions are...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Living Wage (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: I can advise the Deputy that remuneration of the staff of the Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy. Within the time available it has not been possible to calculate an exact figure. However, I can advise the Deputy that the annual additional salary cost to the Department of introducing a minimum hourly rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise 2025, the Government’s long-term enterprise policy was launched in November this year. It is an ambitious strategy, with the objective of delivering growth over the next decade that is sustainable, led by strong export performance, builds on our sectoral strengths, and that is underpinned by innovation, productivity, cost effectiveness and competitiveness. We aim to build...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: There are a range of initiatives for the provision of space for start-up companies. These include community enterprise centres, incubation centres and business innovation centres. I should point out that Enterprise Ireland does not have the management of a portfolio of industrial buildings available for leasing and letting within its remit. However to support the delivery of property...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Youth Enterprise Initiatives (17 Dec 2015)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 236 and 237 together. The National Policy Statement on Entrepreneurship was published in October 2014. It sets out the Government’s strategic objectives as a facilitator within the Irish entrepreneurship ecosystem. It covers the six key elements that impact on entrepreneurs and start-ups and signposts the direction that policy will take in the coming...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. Like all Deputies, our thoughts are with the workers who were affected by this announcement. I am conscious of the impact of this announcement on the workers and their families, and the community in Borrisoleigh. As Deputies have said, the way in which this emerged through leaks in the press was not the way it should have been...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: Again, I express my sympathy with the workers. Job losses are always to be regretted. Job losses in Irish-owned companies are at their lowest level since Enterprise Ireland was established. We are doing more work with companies to sustain them through a difficult trading environment than has been done before. Much of what we are doing is right, and there are more wins than losses. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: It has made a clear commitment to invest more than €10 million in the company and provide additional jobs in a more efficient and higher-utilisation plant. While the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has a role in examining any merger and acquisition proposal, it is solely to ascertain whether the merger would create excessive concentration in the market. Its role is...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: Unfortunately, no level of grant aid can reverse such commercial realities. Restructuring results in difficult times and we must ensure we support the company. As others have said, the company continues to provide good employment in Tipperary, and we are determined to support it. It is encouraging to see that unemployment in Tipperary has decreased by 23% during the past four years. We...

Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: That is what I am determined to do.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will appreciate that, while I have responsibility for the legislation that regulates the contracts between businesses and consumers, it is not my function to investigate whether particular contract terms or commercial practices are in compliance with or contravention of that legislation. That is the statutory function of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission together...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 285 and 286 together. Details of direct expenditure provided by agencies of my Department to the private sector to support R&D from 2012-2014 (latest available data) are detailed in the attached Table 1. Supports to foreign-owned companies are provided by IDA Ireland and supports to indigenous companies are provided by Enterprise Ireland (EI), although...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: In the time available, it has not been possible for my officials to compile all of the information requested by the Deputy. Once the available information is collated, I will arrange for it to be forwarded to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: The following table sets out the costs of Ireland’s membership subscriptions paid to external organisations through the Department’s Vote in 2015. Such organisations cover the areas of trade, research and innovation, intellectual property, competitiveness and employment rights. Organisation Description 2015 cost World Trade Organisation Payment of Ireland’s annual...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: The total expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers and magazines by my Department and it Offices in 2015 was €27,823. The following table provides a breakdown of costs and details as requested.Total Expenditure Incurred by Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on Subscriptions to Newspapers and Magazines in 2015 Title of Newspapers/Magazines Number of Subscriptions (hard...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (13 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: The total expenditure on advertisements placed by my Department and it Offices in newspapers, magazines and radio in 2015 was €553,264. The following table provides a breakdown of this amount by the categories requested.Total Expenditure by Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on Advertising in 2015 Advertisement Type Total € Newspapers (hard copy) 82,943...