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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (10 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: Since taking office, my colleagues Minister Sherlock, Minister Perry and I, along with senior officials from my Department, have availed of every opportunity to engage with the EU institutions on policies of mutual concern regarding jobs, growth and investment. To this end, bilateral meetings have been held on a regular basis at both official and Ministerial level with Commission and high...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (10 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The National Competitiveness Council’s (NCC) Costs of Doing Business in Ireland 2014 report which was published last April compares Ireland’s cost competitiveness to a number of other regions - including a number of European countries - across a range of key business inputs. The report finds that Ireland’s costs base has improved across a range of metrics over the last...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Applications (10 Jul 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: Statutory Instruments (10 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The Statutory Instruments which I have signed between 1 May 2014 and 7 July 2014 are set out in the following table. Title of Statutory Instrument Reference No. Date Signed Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Act 2014 (Commencement) Order 2014 S.I. No. 304 of 2014 3 July 2014 European Communities (Companies) Regulations 2014 S.I. No. 306 of 2014 3 July 2014 European Union...

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator Mary White correctly noted that the cross-fertilisation of ideas and creation of an environment of mixed skills are an important part of delivering the type of vibrant environment in which new companies grow. This is very much in evidence and is the way in which the economy needs to be developed. Countries cannot hope to fill all the skills...

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I will not get into that tricky territory. I also thank her for her kind words regarding Mr. Barry O'Leary's role in the past number of years. There is no doubt his focus and drive within IDA Ireland has been a very important asset and the half-year results for IDA Ireland published on Monday speak for themselves. Under his guidance, this will be the fourth-best year for the agency and the...

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this Bill to the Seanad today. The Bill, which has passed all Stages in the Dáil, has been recognised as progressive legislation which will provide us with the flexibility required to keep pace with the global skills market while simultaneously prioritising the rights of foreign nationals who choose to work in the State. This...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. The following table details all of the Department’s expenditure on Consultancy & Professional Services for the period 1 June 2013 and 31 May 2014. This encompasses payments in respect of consultancy, IT related, advisory, advertising and accountancy services. In respect of the figures below it is worth noting that the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Training (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to my Department is provided in the table below. Third Level Courses Undergraduate Name of Course Cost Certificate in Civil Service & State Agency Studies €5,130 Diploma in Civil Service & State Agency Studies €2,822 Diploma in Internal Auditing €6,319 Diploma in Public Management €2,820 BA...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exchequer Savings (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: In the most recent full financial year of 2013, my Department spent a total of €303,754 on training and development. This represented a relatively modest investment in business-relevant skills development of the staff of the Department and is considered an essential enabler to building and maintaining our capacity to deliver the critical strategic mission of my Department. A...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exchequer Savings (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The table below sets out the Travel and Subsistence expenditure for this Department for 2013 with the percentage reductions as requested by the Deputy. It is important to note that the figure of €551,000 includes the vouched costs of flights and other forms of travel, hotel and other expenses along with mileage and subsistence payments made in accordance with the rates governed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exchequer Savings (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 213, inclusive, together. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation 2014 gross exchequer allocation for Capital and Current expenditure is €781.022 million. My Department maintains an ongoing review of expenditure. Current and Capital expenditure was 4% and 17% respectively behind profile at end June with variances mainly due to delays...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Credit Availability (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: Issues relating to V.A.T, excise duty and the specific issue of a bank refusing a business loan are matters for my colleague Michael Noonan, the Minister for Finance. On the issue of bank credit, the Deputy will be aware that appeals regarding bank decisions can be made to the Credit Review Office (CRO) which will examine the application in question and ensure an equitable approach has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on jobs in companies that are supported by the Enterprise Development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualised basis and is aggregated at county level. Final figures for 2014 will not be available until 2015. The number of jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices (formerly CEBs), for the period...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Data (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 217 together. Responsibility for statistical information rests with the Central Statistics Office (CSO). However, I understand that the CSO does not compile statistics on jobs created on a county basis. As regards jobs created, the only figures available to my Department are those in respect of jobs created, on a county basis, in client companies of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: I understand from Enterprise Ireland that the agency has not grant aided the company concerned. In addition, I have been informed that the company is not a client of Enterprise Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: My Department has no public sector workers employed on temporary or non-permanent contracts. There are three statutory posts where the current incumbents would have fixed term contracts with the Department. These are in the Labour Court and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement. In replying, I have excluded those staff whose assignments in the Department are directly linked to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: Since coming to Office in March 2011, I have made 41 appointments to the Boards of Agencies under my Department’s remit within my discretion. Appointments and reappointments were also allocated under legislation to Department Representatives, social partners, nominees of other Ministers, nominees of prescribed bodies and appointments on an Ex Officio basis and were not appropriate,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Bodies Data (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: My Department has no commercial State companies under its remit.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Bodies Data (9 Jul 2014)

Richard Bruton: The table shows the annual salary for the CEOs of the Non-Commercial State-Sponsored Bodies under my Department’s remit. Non-Commercial State Sponsored Body CEO Salary Health & Safety Authority €143,535 Personal Injuries Assessment Board €173,310* National Consumer Agency €137,554 Science Foundation Ireland €175,554 IDA Ireland €175,554...