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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 394 and 395 together. Brexit presents the most significant economic challenge of the past 50 years, and it is important that we prepare for any long-term structural and disruptive change that may emerge. To promote awareness, and supported by a national Prepare For Brexitcampaign, Enterprise Ireland designed and launched the Be Prepared Grantthat offers up...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The “Planning Voucher” is offered by InterTradeIreland (ITI) to companies across Ireland that are preparing for Brexit. Valued at €2,250, it enables recipient firms to obtain expert advice on specific areas such as tariffs, currency management, regulatory and customs issues and movement of labour, goods and services. There has been strong demand for this scheme, with over...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Brexit Loan Scheme provides affordable working capital to eligible businesses with up to 499 employees that are or will be Brexit impacted and which meet the scheme criteria. The €23 million exchequer funding announced in the 2018 Budget (€14 million from my Department and €9 million from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) has been leveraged to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398 and 405 together. As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, a central objective of mine has been to create the best possible environment for enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation. Attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI), and supporting the growth and expansion of overseas firms already located here, is an important part of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 402 together. In January, I announced Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Statement for 2018 which saw Enterprise Ireland (EI) client companies creating 18,896 new jobs in 2018. The fact that almost two thirds of these new jobs were created outside Dublin is particularly encouraging. 2018 also resulted in the highest client employment in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) have been making a hugely important contribution to our economy since their inception in 2014. Year on year they have grown their client numbers and increased the job creation in communities across the country. The LEOs are central to the continued growth of small businesses and the success of budding and future entrepreneurs. The Local Enterprise Offices...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Údarás na Gaeltachta Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: According to the DBEI Annual Employment Survey, total employment in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in 2018 was 8,326 as shown in the table below. Data for 2019 is not yet available. Table 1: Employment in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in 2018 Permanent Full Time Jobs Part-time, Temporary and Short-term Contract Employment ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Údarás na Gaeltachta Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: According to the DBEI Annual Employment Survey and as set out in table below, there were 8,326 employed in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in 2018, an increase of 76 on the previous year. Data for 2019 is not yet available. Table 1: Employment in Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies in 2017 and 2018 Permanent Full Time Jobs Part-time,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Data (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for providing advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports to those wishing to start or grow their own business. Each LEO is a hub of expert advice, information and practical supports. The LEOs can offer direct grant aid to microenterprises in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sector...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Retention (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The announcement of redundancies at both Novartis in Ringaskiddy and Molex in Shannon was very disappointing. My Department, IDA Ireland and the other enterprise agencies under my remit are determined to source new investment and employment opportunities for Cork and Clare that will help offset many of these job losses. The meeting I convened in Shannon with representatives of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Youth Enterprise Initiatives (5 Nov 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The 2017 and 2018 Budget allocations and the 2017 participant data for Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur competition organised and promoted by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) in every county are set out in the Tables below. There are no IBYE participants for 2018 as the competition was postponed until 2019 and the associated funding was reallocated to the LEOs. 2017 Participants ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states.  Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State and EEA, the employment permits system offers a conduit into the Irish labour market for non-EEA nationals with in-demand skills and is operated as a vacancy led system.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Equine Industry (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Across Government, we are providing a wide range of firm-level supports to ensure our businesses can start, grow and scale in Ireland. The Local Enterprise Offices are the first-stop-shop for all businesses in every county, and will be able to help guide entrepreneurs and business owners on the most appropriate supports for their circumstances. Alternatively, the full range of supports...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states. Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State and EEA, the employment permits system offers a conduit into the Irish labour market for non-EEA nationals with in-demand skills and is operated as a vacancy led system. The system...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As I have indicated previously, the IDA met with the new owners of the Liffey Business Campus last December. The Agency has been provided with marketing information for the site and it continues to actively market the campus to potential investors looking to locate or expand in County Kildare. More broadly, the Agency's efforts to attract more investment to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A pilot project was established in 2012, based in University College Cork, as a precursor to the establishment of a National Health Innovation Hub in order to test the Hub model. An independent evaluation of the pilot was carried out in Q2 2014 and concluded that the Health Innovation Hub has the potential to be a vital component of national innovation infrastructure and its value has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Data (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland is responsible for the overall administration of the Local Enterprise Offices in partnership with my Department and the Local Authorities.  This is a partnership which is working extremely well.  The LEOs working locally on the ground are at the coalface of business supports for micro businesses in all their variations throughout Ireland and understand the needs...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: InterTradeIreland Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: FUSION is InterTradeIreland’s flagship technology transfer programme. It provides companies, which require assistance related to new products or process development, access to a three-way partnership that includes a third-level research institution with specialist expertise and a high-calibre science or technology graduate. Over 80% of FUSION graduates are offered jobs by their host...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through Enterprise Ireland (EI), is committed to supporting female entrepreneurs to achieve their potential in global markets. Its main vehicle for encouraging female-led export businesses is its Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs. The aim of this fund is to accelerate the growth of female founded start-up companies that have the potential to employ more than ten...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Legal Cases Data (24 Oct 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In the time available it has not been possible to provide the requested information. I have asked the state agencies under the remit of my Department to provide the details requested and I will respond in full to the Deputy as soon as the information is collated.