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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory independent body responsible for the enforcement of domestic and EU competition law in the State. Section 9 (5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the CCPC is independent in the performance of its functions, including carrying out investigations of alleged anti-competitive practices. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On 31 October 2014 the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) was established by the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency (NCA) and the Competition Authority (CA). As of 22 June 2016, the CCPC has 87 permanent staff and 18 vacancies. Recruitment is currently under way to fill these vacancies. Its annual funding allocations and that of its legacy organisations since 2011...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (23 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 309 and 310 together. The Outcome of the Review of Public Sector Allowances was published by the Department of Public Expenditure on 18th September 2012. The Delegates (and Chairpersons) Allowance (payable to officials who travel outside of Ireland to represent Ireland at meetings of the EU or other international organisations, or who act as Chairpersons...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the topic as I want enterprise to respond with confidence to the sort of challenges thrown up by the United Kingdom's referendum on European Union membership. Work has been ongoing in my Department and its agencies in preparation for the Leave outcome. I will give Deputies an insight into the actions I will take. While the market has been in some...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

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United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Government has already signalled its willingness to be constructive in working with the UK and our EU partners and institutions to try to facilitate a fair and balanced outcome to both sets of negotiations. Since coming to office some weeks ago I have met my UK ministerial counterparts in the areas of trade and the Single Market and competitiveness, Lord Price and Baroness...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Losses (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 to 535, inclusive, 547 and 552 together. I share the Deputies’ concern in relation to the recent developments at this company, where 70 job losses were announced last week from its operations in Cavan and Blanchardstown. I am very much aware that these redundancies follow a series of job losses in this company in recent years so this is a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grant Payments (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 to 540, inclusive, together. My Department, and previous Ministers, have been in receipt of correspondence from the individual concerned over many years in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy in her Questions. There have been a number of Departments and statutorily independent Offices involved in considering different aspects of the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: A commitment has been given to UEFA which relates to the introduction of legislative provisions to prevent the unauthorised transfer and use of tickets for matches during the Euro 2020 Championship, or at official events related to the Euro 2020 Championship. No decisions have been taken as yet on the detail of these provisions.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Construction Contracts Act, 2013 will apply to certain construction contracts entered into after the 25th July 2016 in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 165 of 2016 entitled 'Construction Contracts Act, 2013 (Appointed Day) Order 2016'. The parties to an applicable construction contract entered into after the 25th July must therefore ensure that the contract conforms to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: In order to enable the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna, 1980) to be ratified and come into force in Ireland, primary legislation will be required. This issue will be considered in the context of the reform of sale of goods law as it applies to contracts between businesses that my Department hopes to undertake after legislation to reform...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The time frame for the lodgement of appeals to the Labour Court is governed by statute. An appeal against a recommendation of an Adjudication Officer under the Industrial Relations Act 1969 is governed by Section 13 (9) of the 1969 Act and Section 36 (2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990. Section 36 (2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 provides that an appeal against a recommendation...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: IDA Ireland maintains statistics of site visits by potential investors on a quarterly basis. During quarter one of 2016, there were a total of 136 IDA Ireland sponsored site visits by potential investors to various locations throughout the country. The table sets out, on a county-by-county basis, the number of IDA Ireland sponsored site visits during this period. It is important to note...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am informed by IDA Ireland that, for reasons of client confidentiality and commercial sensitivity, the Agency collects data on site visits on a county basis only. The number of site visits for Longford, Offaly and Westmeath for the years 2006 to 2015 inclusive and the numbers for the first quarter of 2016 are following. Since 2015 IDA Ireland has been working towards targets set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Labour Court (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 548 and 549 together. I have brought these matters to the attention of the Labour Court. The court is independent in the carrying out of its statutory functions. I am informed that the number of appeals to the Labour Court that it has considered as being out of time and therefore not heard in each of the years 2011 to 2016 to date is set out below: Year...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The application in question was refused on 15 March as the occupation is on the List of Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits. Furthermore, the remuneration on offer was less than the minimum annual remuneration specified in Regulations for this employment permit type. In addition, the Labour Market Needs Test was not satisfied in that the applicant did not provide...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (28 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am informed by Enterprise Ireland that they made contact with this company regarding their application. This company does not meet the Enterprise Ireland remit and they have been advised to make contact with IDA Ireland as they are a Chinese Manufacturer wishing to set up a European base. I would encourage the company to continue their interaction with IDA Ireland and hope that this...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ombudsman's Reports (29 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 212 together. My Department, and previous Ministers, have been in receipt of correspondence from the individual concerned over many years in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy in his Questions. There have been a number of Departments and statutorily independent Offices involved in considering different aspects of the issues raised and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Copyright Legislation Review (29 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I thank Senator Bacik for her warm welcome. I am delighted to see her, as an elected Senator, here too. I am also delighted to see Senator Victor Boyhan, my constituency colleague from Dún Laoghaire. Senator Bacik has raised an important matter. An independent Copyright Review Committee was established in May 2011 with the objective of examining copyright in the Irish context. This...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Copyright Legislation Review (29 Jun 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am bringing the memo to Government before the summer recess. I do not want to pre-empt the discussion that will take place in Cabinet. This will be the Government's opportunity to consider the committee's recommendations. I have heard the Senator loud and clear today. The memo will seek approval for legislative proposals to modernise copyright.