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

Heather Humphreys: Many of the companies I visit are conscious of their carbon footprint and are continually taking measures to improve. The Deputy about Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. They have committed to upgrading their environmental offerings and to helping companies make the transition. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland provides the excellence in energy efficiency design programme for...

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

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The DTIF is a €500 million fund established under Project Ireland 2040 and forms a key part in the delivery of the pillar 1 goal of future jobs Ireland to embrace innovation and technological change. In December 2018, a total of 27 collaborative projects were approved for funding under the first call of the fund. The DTIF will result in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €300 million Brexit loan scheme provides relatively short-term working capital of one to three years for eligible businesses with up to 499 employees to help them to innovate, change or adapt to mitigate their Brexit challenges. Businesses can confirm their eligibility with the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland, SBCI, and, if deemed eligible, can apply to one of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy knows, we have a wide range of supports in place across Departments and agencies to help businesses to prepare, but, ultimately, they have to decide for themselves whether they want or need to avail of these supports. In the case of the Brexit loan scheme, it is important to remember that it is a loan which, as the Deputy said, businesses have to pay back. Understandably,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have not received any complaint about the Brexit loan scheme. I have met the heads of the three pillar banks and explained to them how important the scheme is. They are rolling it out through their own offices. Again, if there are issues with the scheme, I ask Deputies to bring them to my attention. There is a €200,000 rescue and restructuring scheme available. I have met the...

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

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I welcomed the publication last week of the Climate Action Plan 2019. The plan was published following intensive engagement between my officials and officials from the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the actions proposed for delivery by enterprise and my Department. I also met the Minister for Communications,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I cannot comment on that specific site but I will raise it with the IDA. If there were no available properties in the region, IDA-owned or otherwise, this would significantly diminish the agency's capacity to attract and win new investments. The IDA has just had its half year results which are the best ever. The IDA has been doing great work and we know that it punches above its weight...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I wish to congratulate Deputy Kelleher on his election to the European Parliament. It has been a pleasure to work with him in a very constructive way since I took up this position. I wish him the very best in the European Parliament. I have no doubt he will make a significant contribution there also. Regional development remains a key priority for me and my Department. We understand...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: IDA Ireland Site Visits (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I have a very strong focus on the regions. Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have increased the number of jobs created outside Dublin. A couple of months ago, I launched nine regional enterprise plans, which are focused on supporting enterprise and driving job creation in the regions. As part of that programme of launches, I visited places such as the Hive in Carrick-on-Shannon,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government has a new plan - Future Jobs Ireland - to ensure we are preparing now for the jobs of the future. While the economy is performing well with strong employment and unemployment now down to 4.4%, we cannot be complacent. In the past we took success for granted and failed to prepare for emerging challenges, trends and opportunities. To achieve this, we must ensure our economy is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Attracting investment and creating new jobs in regional locations – including County Donegal – is a major priority for both myself and my Department. In February 2019 I launched a new Regional Enterprise for the North-West to support enterprise growth and job creation through collaborative initiatives. The IDA has a significant role to play in helping us achieve that...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €500 million Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) was established as part of the National Development Plan (NDP) under Project Ireland 2040. The DTIF is being delivered through my Department and its enterprise agencies, with a resource allocation of €500 million over the period 2018-2027. It consists of an initial Exchequer allocation of €180 million to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The EU is currently negotiating a trade agreement with Mercosur, which if concluded, would be the EU’s largest trade deal to date and four times the size of the trade agreement with Japan. These negotiations are now at a crucial stage, as the Deputy will be aware, after nearly 20 years and 40 rounds of negotiations. As with any Free Trade Agreement, Ireland – like every Member...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As set out in Future Jobs Ireland, the development and transformation of our indigenous business base is at the heart of our national economic and enterprise policies. In this context, my Department commissioned the OECD to conduct a Country Review of SME and Entrepreneurship Policies in Ireland. This 18-month project aims to provide tailored analysis and recommendations to my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ticket Touting (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: At its meeting on 24 July 2018 the Government agreed to support at Second Stage the Private Members' Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill introduced by Deputy Noel Rock and Deputy Stephen Donnelly and approved the taking of Second and Subsequent Stages of the Bill in Government time. The Government further approved the drafting of certain amendments to the Bill, including an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. Brexit is my top priority at this time and was central to my decision-making on the allocation of the additional €14.2m Current and €65m Capital funding I secured as part of Budget 2019. For example, this year, I provided an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies have put in place extensive supports, schemes and advisory resources to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. Brexit was central to my decision-making on the allocation of the additional €14.2m Current and €65m Capital funding I secured as part of Budget 2019. For example, I provided an additional €5m to the network of Local...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Services Provision (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is committed to supporting enterprise development throughout the country. Enterprise Ireland (EI), has approved funding to enable community groups throughout the country to develop the entrepreneurial talent in their area and support innovative business ideas to create jobs. In 2016 Enterprise Ireland awarded €3 million to 32 projects under the Community Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development, not just in the Border area but across Ireland, remains a key priority of mine as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation. Together with my Department and its enterprise Agencies, I am focused on strengthening investment and job creation all over the country. In 2018, 56% of all net new jobs created by IDA Ireland were in locations outside Dublin....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I most recently met with Margrethe Vestager, EU Commissioner for Competition on 24 January 2019 in my Department. At our meeting, I acknowledged the strong engagement between her team in DG Competition and the Irish officials of the Brexit State Aid Technical Working Group in designing supports for enterprises impacted by Brexit, utilising all the flexibility within the State Aid framework....