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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reviews (2 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the Deputy is referring to studies and research that has been commissioned and is currently ongoing. A list of such studies is set out in the following table. Name of external Consultant/Organisation Report Title Date of Commission Publication Status Mazars Financial and Governance Analysis of certain Credit Co-operatives 7th November 2018 This project is nearing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (2 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of the policy documents and strategies published by my Department in the period in question are set out in the following tables. 2016 Policy Framework for Design in Enterprise in Ireland Annual Business Survey of Economic Impact Report Annual Employment Survey Report R&D Budget Report ‘Inspiring Partnership – Ireland National IP Protocol 2016’ and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Budgets (2 Jul 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The budget allocation for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in 2019 is €12,577,000 as set out in the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2019 (REV) publication. A 10% increase (€1,257,700) would lead to a hypothetical total allocation of €13,834,700 for the CCPC.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Tánaiste is correct. It was an underestimate.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There is a pilot scheme in Cavan and Monaghan, Border counties which will be impacted by Brexit.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I will have another event on Thursday, 4 July in Cavan. I have asked the accountancy bodies to come on board and to bring their clients because everybody has an accountant.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Sorry.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am working with the National Standards Authority of Ireland, NSAI, to ensure that companies know about the certification of what they are importing, to make sure that it meets EU standards and that they have continuity of supply. It is important that companies which are sourcing products from the UK engage with the NSAI. It is there to help them. There are many supports and if businesses...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy's question relates mainly to import substitution in the aftermath of Brexit. I have a written reply that will go on the record of the House and that will be available to the Deputy. He is right that companies need to look at where they source their goods. I recently met a company that imports oranges for jam-making. It always imported the oranges from the UK. With the support...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While many businesses have plans in place to mitigate the impacts of Brexit, I am conscious that some have delayed their Brexit planning owing to the degree of uncertainty in the United Kingdom surrounding Brexit. I urge all businesses to prepare, make all necessary decisions and complete all required administrative actions. My Department and its agencies have consistently advised...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There has been an increase in the number of companies availing of Brexit supports, although figures show that not all companies have engaged. Enterprise Ireland has contacted all of its clients and held Brexit events throughout the country. I will not list all the locations, but they have been held in every part of the country. There have been Getting Ireland Brexit Ready events, while in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The national broadband plan is a key commitment in the programme for Government and is a core component of Project Ireland 2040. The national broadband plan will be a key enabler for the delivery of strategies such as Future Jobs Ireland as we prepare for the next stage of our economic development. Future Jobs Ireland is a new medium-term economic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to compliment the Deputy, who is a very strong advocate for remote working and has championed it as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Rural and Community Development. The way we are working is changing and this trend is only going to get stronger in the future with the pace of technological change. A key focus of Future Jobs Ireland is on flexible and remote working. We are at full...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Broadband Plan (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: This is a major focus of Future Jobs Ireland; pillar 4 is focusing on participation. I will host a major stakeholder consultation forum on remote working on 18 July in the Cavan Digital Hub. We will have companies that offer remote working along on the day, such as Amazon, to talk about their experience. We have also invited the National Women's Council. I also want to hear from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The long-term response to Brexit is for companies across all sectors to become more competitive, more innovative and to diversify their export footprint into more international markets. The agencies under my Department have a wide range of supports available to enable companies to consolidate market share within the UK, and to become more resilient...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Deputy Jan O'Sullivan is correct that food products form a significant part of our exports to the UK. Enterprise Ireland has been working closely with the food companies in terms of looking at new markets for their products, improving their processes and new products. For example, mozzarella cheese is something that is being developed in Carbery. That is a new product to get away from the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: We are concentrating on increasing our market share in Europe. There is a number of trade missions organised. A number have taken place in Europe but we are also doing more into Europe. I visited Singapore a couple of months ago, for example, with a company in my own county. We see considerable potential to increase our market share in Singapore because they are particularly interested...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: When I announce funding, I want it spent. In this case, this is a new fund. Ireland is one of the first countries in the world to have a fund like this in place. This makes Ireland an innovation leader globally. There is a great deal of collaboration on the projects between colleges, multinationals, SMEs and public research bodies. There is a lot of money at play, with €75 million...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Well done.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: This morning I launched the corporate social responsibility check for 2019, Towards Responsible Business: Ireland's National Plan on Corporate Social Responsibility 2017-2020. There is a major focus on climate change now and how companies can embrace it. It is also attractive for companies that have a good corporate social responsibility set-up because. These companies find that people who...