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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Appointments (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On 10 May, a call for Expressions of Interest for members to fill a number of vacancies on the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) was advertised on the State Boards website by the Public Appointments Commission (and on my Department's and the NCC websites). The following criteria were listed as desirable in the call for Expressions of Interest Booklet: - Demonstrated understanding of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I understand the importance of promoting a good work-life balance for employees. This is addressed under Pillar 4 of our Future Jobs Ireland strategy. Pillar 4 is focussed on increasing participation in the labour force as this will lead to the more equitable, balanced and sustainable development of Ireland’s workforce. Pillar 4 of Future Jobs Ireland outlines...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In August I requested that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) undertake a study into how the public liability insurance market operates, and, in particular how competition works in the market and whether any practice or method of competition affects the pricing levels within that market. This request was made under with Section 10 of the Competition and Consumer...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the nature of the UK's departure from the EU still remains to be determined, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, one which cannot be underestimated. Notwithstanding the ongoing uncertainty, however, there are several areas in which businesses can take immediate action to prepare. Since 2016, my Department and its agencies have been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit of any kind means change, and we have to be as well prepared as possible for this unprecedented challenge. While Government can assist in supporting businesses in the face of a hard Brexit, businesses must, of course, also prepare themselves despite what I know to be very difficult circumstances. As part of the whole of Government response to Brexit, I and my Department officials...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Staff (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The number of staff in the dedicated Brexit Unit of my Department is provided below in Tabular form. Staff Assigned to Brexit Unit as at 4 September 2019. Grade Staff No’s Principal Officer 1 Assistant Principal Officer 3 Higher Executive Officer 2 Clerical Officer 1 Total 7

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) advises Government on projected skills requirements in the economy and makes recommendations on how existing education and training systems and delivery mechanisms can be improved.  The Group also advises on any skills requirements that cannot be met from within the Irish economy and so must be met through inward migration.  Ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s recently updated contingency planning continues to be firmly grounded in the extensive work and outreach that has already been undertaken by individual Departments and agencies, as well as by stakeholder organisations, academics and others.  My Department has conducted a number of research projects to build an understanding of the possible implications of Brexit...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through an open tender process, commissioned Copenhagen Economics to undertake a report on the combined impacts of a portfolio of recently concluded and prospective EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for Ireland. The aim of the report is to identify the opportunities and challenges for Ireland from FTAs and to develop recommendations to maximise gains and mitigate...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (6 Sep 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regrettably, the UK is leaving the EU on 31 October 2019 and this will mean change. Detailed work is ongoing to prepare for the UK’s exit, in parallel with work in Brussels. As a responsible Government, preparedness for different types of Brexit is well underway. Given the stance of the UK Government, the risk of a no deal Brexit on 31 October is significant, and the Government...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: It is a absolute disgrace. It is so disrespectful to the Chair.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: It is shocking.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 400, 422. Since the June 2016 decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, my Department and its agencies have worked to put a wide range of Brexit supports in place for businesses. The package of Brexit supports encompasses finance, advisory and awareness. DBEI’s focus is on helping firms to improve their competitiveness and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cyber Security Protocols (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not had a cybersecurity breach in the past 12 months. In line with best practice my Department adopts a defence in depth approach to cybersecurity protection with a combination of technological controls and processes in place. These controls include policies and practices on system patching and upgrades, penetration testing of internet facing systems, and good practice...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Data (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There are 31 Local Enterprise Office (LEOs) located across the Local Authority network in Ireland. The LEOs are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone intending to start or grow a business. In respect to my Department, there are 5 DBEI officials with specific LEO Liaison Unit responsibilities comprising one Principal...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fire Safety Regulations (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 403 and 404 together. In the area of furniture fire safety, there are no harmonised EU standards. The Irish standards and regulations were introduced to protect consumers by preventing the rapid spread of a fire started on or near furniture. These standards are in line with those introduced in the UK, which is particularly relevant given the cross-border...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the nature of the UK's departure from the EU still remains to be determined, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland. That is why my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. While we cannot yet know the form that Brexit will take, these...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Data (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 406 and 443 together. As nature of the UK's departure from the EU still remains to be determined, Brexit continues to represent a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, one which cannot be underestimated. That is why my Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Living Wage (11 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Remuneration for staff within my Department is set by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy. I have no remit in this area. With regard to the Deputy's specific question, please see calculations set out below. The additional salary cost to the Department of introducing a minimum hourly rate of €12.30 per hour for directly employed staff is...