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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: UK Referendum on EU Membership (7 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: In light of the breath and diversity of policy and operational areas that are relevant to the decision of the United Kingdom to exit the European Union, this is a matter that impacts on, and is being monitored by, all of the Divisions across my Department. In the immediate aftermath of the announcement of the UK referendum result on the morning of 24 June last, as part of my contingency...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The names of external reports commissioned by my Department and Offices of my Department, the costs, the date or expected date of publication and the name of the external consultants are set out in the following tables for the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and to 5 July 2016. In some cases, the costs of the reports were shared with other bodies and these are noted below. The data in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I can advise the Deputy that the total photography costs incurred by my Department and its Offices since 6 May, 2016 are €461. The list of occasions for which photographers were booked, the photographers used and the breakdown of costs are detailed in the table below. No expenditure for photography was incurred from Ministerial allowances. Photography Costs incurred since 6 May, 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Relations Contracts Data (7 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: My Department uses external public relations providers having regard to its business needs for specialist communications advice and technical materials assistance. In engaging such providers, the Department is mindful of the need to secure value for money and, accordingly, strives to keep costs to the minimum. The names and business addresses of the providers of public relations services...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Farm Safety (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The Health and Safety Authority is advised of all farm related fatal accidents. Incidents involving livestock were responsible for approximately 13% of all farm fatalities in the past decade. A table shows the number of reported injuries and fatalities caused exclusively by bull attacks Year Bull Attack related Injuries Reported Bull Attack related Fatalities Reported 2005 0 1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Disputes (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: There is a robust suite of employment rights legislation in place providing protection for employees, including legislation governing working time and pay. I understand the dispute at issue relates to the proposed reduction in hours for staff members due to prevailing commercial conditions. I would like to assure the Deputy that the State’s industrial relations machinery is available...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Disputes (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: It would appear from the information supplied by the Deputy that this question relates to a recommendation of the Labour Court LCR 20676 concerning a dispute between Ulster Bank and SIPTU, representing 12 staff employed by the Bank, in respect of the formula being used for the calculation of their redundancy terms and I propose to answer it on that basis. This dispute was referred to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Data (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I understand the Deputy means Scottish-owned IDA Ireland client companies. IDA Ireland categorises client companies from countries in the United Kingdom together and consequently, is unable to provide figures for Scotland. Employment in IDA Ireland client companies from the UK stood at 6,827 in 2015, This represents 4% of the total IDA Ireland client company employment of 187,056.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: On June 24th we published a contingency plan outlining our whole of Government response which was immediately activated. Government is addressing the implications for Ireland of the UK leaving the EU by actively taking forward the contingency plan to ensure that we respond appropriately. The Government and my Department and its agencies are taking concrete actions to address potential...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The National Competitiveness Council in its annual Costs of Doing Business in Ireland report shows that labour costs account for, on average, over 60 per cent of locally determined enterprise costs. For services companies, the proportion spent on salaries and wages in even higher, depending on the sector. Labour cost growth has remained low in recent quarters. Although labour cost growth has...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Data on IDA Ireland grant payments and jobs figures is collated on an annual basis. It will therefore not be possible to provide figures for 2016 until early in 2017. I enclose the breakdown of IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland grant payments to clients companies and jobs created and lost in the South East region for the years 2011-2015 in tables. Enterprise Ireland grant payments to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: IDA Ireland currently owns three sites in Waterford, details of which are set out below. The Agency also markets other publically and privately-owned land to potential investors, where it is more appropriate to client requirements. County City/Town Business Park/Site Name Total Size Available for marketing Waterford Waterford IDA Business & Technology Park, Butlerstown 28 ha/69...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Data (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: In February 2015, the Government through the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation unveiled a five year strategy aimed at accelerating the jobs recovery in every part of the country. The plan includes the delivery of a €150m IDA Ireland property investment programme to attract foreign direct investment into different parts of Ireland over a five year period and is targeted at...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The 2015 Annual Report of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission was submitted to me on 30 June 2016. It will be published after it has been laid before the Houses of the 0/Oireachtas which I expect will happen shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The current phase of the European Structural and Investment Funds covers the period 2014-2020 The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) forms one component of the wider European Structural and Investment (ESI) Fund. Within Ireland the Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform has overall responsibility for EU Cohesion Policy and primary responsibility for the ERDF. As part of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies Board Appointments (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The number of positions on State Boards are listed below. Currently there are vacancies on two of the State Boards under the remit of my Department. In relation to the IDA, there are currently two vacancies on the Board. Following a PAS recruitment process, I have been provided with a list of prospective candidates, however, I have not yet taken a decision on these appointments. With regard...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: In accordance with Section 38 (2) of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003 an order to pay provides that the respondent to whom it is issued is liable to pay to the claimant the amount of damages specified in the assessment together with the amount of any costs directed to be paid. An order to pay operates as if it were a judgment of a court given for the amount concerned and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The trade performance of a small open economy such as Ireland will always be conditional on the ebb and flow of global markets, including fluctuations in exchange rates. It is a matter at firm level for companies to negotiate the purchasing of inputs, including imported inputs, and then to set prices for sale to other firms or consumers. The present exchange rate volatility highlights...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: The General Employment Permit application referred to by the Deputy was refused on 18 January 2016 as the remuneration on offer - €30,000 per annum for a 40 hour week – is less than the minimum annual remuneration prescribed for this employment permit type. Also, the requirements of the Labour Market Needs Test that apply in respect of this permit category were not met. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: In 2015, Enterprise Ireland launched a €5 million competitive fund to support community-driven enterprise development initiatives. I understand from Enterprise Ireland that 118 applications for the Community Enterprise Initiative Competitive Fund were considered. There was strong demand for the funding and the process was highly competitive. Some 32 applications exceeded the...