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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (30 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. Sustainable development and concerns for social and human rights are at the heart of the sustainability chapter of the EU-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. This is emphasised by the fact that Article 1 of the Agreement stipulates that respect for democratic principles and fundamental human rights and for the rule of law is an essential...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (30 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I am not aware that any such action has been taken in relation to the suspension or termination of a trade agreement to which Ireland is a signatory. However, all Trade Agreements that the EU concludes include binding commitments for the respect of Human Right and the rule of law, with a clear suspension clause. This gives the EU an important means of promoting greater protection of human...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Agencies (30 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: My Department currently has the following non-commercial State sponsored bodies supporting us in our work: Name Date established & legislation from which power derived Core duties and functions Staff Nos. Enterprise Ireland (EI) 23rd July 1998 Industrial Development (Enterprise Ireland) Act, 1998 This Agency is the government organisation responsible for the development and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (25 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: As part of the Action Plan for Jobs 2014, we are bringing a particular focus to regional job creation and are delivering a range of measures to support this goal. One such measure is that IDA Ireland has agreed contracts for delivery of two new building developments in Athlone and Waterford with construction completion dates of November 2014. Both buildings are expected to be completed by...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (25 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that since 2008, the Agency owns c.11 hectares (c.28 acres) of industrial zoned land on the Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo. IDA Ireland carried out limited site treatment works on the site in 2010. These works involved some limited boundary fencing, cultivation, planting and general low level landscaping focusing on the site boundaries. The total expenditure on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (25 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: There is no record in my Department of a work permit application in respect of the person named by the Deputy. There is no record of a work permit having previously been held by this person.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Criteria (25 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: The decision to revoke the permit of the person named by the Deputy was based on evidence supplied to my Department that the employee had not been getting the remuneration stated on his employment permit and which was the basis for granting of the permit. My Department is currently seeking to establish whether the employer proposes to pay the correct remuneration. The review is pending the...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: It is listed for next year but I will convey the Deputy's concern to the relevant Minister.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I am not in a position to give the Deputy a detailed answer. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, so that he can issue a reply to the Deputy.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I addressed that issue already in response to Deputy Durkan. We have approved the heads of the Bill and they are going to the Oireachtas committee to give its members an opportunity to comment on the proposals. We will then proceed to introduce it to the House.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: The first Bill was cleared by Cabinet this week and will be discussed by the end of October. The heads of the credit guarantee (amendment) Bill have been approved and we will bring them to the committee so that it can have an input into the pre-legislative phase.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I understand the Chief Whip has had a meeting on that and he is hopeful one of the reports will be before the House next week for debate.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: That Bill will be taken next year. On the wider issue, I understand discussions are taking place with the Irish Medical Organisation.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: It is certainly promised legislation. It is part of the revised agreement between the parties which the Deputy rightly said followed the Tánaiste assuming the leadership of the Labour Party. It will be developed by the Minister of State in my Department, Deputy Nash. He has already engaged in a number of meetings both here and in other jurisdictions to examine best practice in this...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy knows, there is an annual social welfare Bill which incorporates any changes that would be introduced into systems, such as social insurance. That would be a matter for budgetary consideration. The family leave Bill will be introduced early next year.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I understand the Tánaiste is replying to the Deputy in regard to the rapporteur's report. The hope is that it will be laid before the House shortly. In regard to the terms of reference, there have been some changes in ministerial office but it continues to be a priority so I do not think there will be a delay. I think the adoption (tracing and information) Bill will be brought forward...

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: This is part of the revised programme for Government. The Government intends to implement this but negotiations are an essential part of rolling out this commitment. The Minister is committed to delivering it as quickly as he can but the State must negotiate terms for the delivery. One cannot set a firm date until one has-----

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: The issue of negotiations is a crucial part of this.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I understand the technological universities Bill will be taken this session. I know the planning legislation is being treated as a priority by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly, and it is hoped it will be brought to Government this session.

Order of Business (24 Sep 2014)

Richard Bruton: I do not have a date for it.