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Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy is correct; this is a North-South issue, and it has been raised at quite a number of the North-South ministerial meetings. Hopefully, the parties can get together and form the Assembly in order that projects such as this can be progressed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand the Deputy published a Private Members' Bill on the issue but no decision has been taken on when to take it.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Mental health services remain a priority for the Government and the point the Deputy made will be considered in the context of the budget this year. A huge amount of recruitment has taken place for local CAMH services. We have seen a huge increase on the ground of teams delivering CAMH services around the country but recruitment, in particular, and retention of staff in the area remains an...

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Approval to draft the Bill was given at Cabinet this week.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I understand there were some fire and security issues in relation to the building which clearly necessitated that decision.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I do not have the precise details so I will ask the Minister to communicate with both Deputies who have raised this issue. The Government has begun the consultation on the development of home care and making sure we have more substantial investment in home care generally. Such services are very supportive of keeping people in their home.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: I will ask the Minister to link with both Deputies, given the seriousness of the issue they raised.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Regional development and jobs across the country, including in Sligo, are a critical part of what we want to achieve in the months and years ahead. I will get details for the Deputy and communicate further with him on the issues he has raised.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It is not. That is absolutely incorrect.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The health committee made a decision.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: It has every right.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: There must be respect for the committees of the House.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Deputy Kenny should have respect for the Chair.

Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Deputy's comments are disgusting and a disgrace.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is conscious of the need to consider the types of supports that Irish businesses may require to address challenges arising as a result of the Brexit Referendum, which is likely to represent a structural shift in the UK trading relations.  Short, medium and long term responses from market diversification through to price repositioning will be needed. On foot of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: My Department’s allocation to the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions (PRTLI) in 2016 was €30.4m; this included a Supplementary Estimate of €20m in December 2016. The allocation in 2017 is €14.4m. The 2017 PRTLI allocation is being used to pay off an outstanding bill for PRTLI Cycle 5. As with previous cycles, there is a long lead time before the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: Trade missions are a central element of the Government’s support for Ireland’s exports, inward investment, tourism, and international education. An intensive programme of trade missions is a key part of our overall strategy of pursuing market diversification and building resilience into our economy in response to changes in the global trade and investment environment, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: IDA Ireland maintains employment statistics over 10 year periods. Details of jobs created and lost in County Kerry between 2007 and 2016 are set out in the following table. The IDA remains committed to regional development and to growing foreign direct investment (FDI) driven employment all over Ireland, including Kerry. This is evidenced by its 2015-2019...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: The mission of my Department is to lead on the creation and maintenance of high quality and sustainable full employment by championing enterprise across government.  While my Department does not have a direct role on the formulation of policy on the provision of employment or other supports or services specifically for people with disabilities, it did participate in the development...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (13 Jul 2017)

Frances Fitzgerald: As Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, I am fully committed to the creation of high-quality and sustainable employment across Ireland, including in Counties Louth and Meath. With regard to Louth, IDA supported jobs in the County grew by 11% in 2016, reaching a total of 3,574. The Agency continues to work hard to add to the 21 multinational companies currently based in the County....