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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Staff (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Enterprise agencies under my remit, including IDA Ireland, are provided with an overall pay ceiling within which they have some flexibility to align staffing resources to both manage operations and meet strategic priorities. It should be remembered that IDA Ireland's staff includes highly-qualified personnel hired abroad - in highly competitive marketplaces - to secure valuable and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Bodies (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In 2011, the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) refunded its establishment costs of €6.9 million to the Exchequer. In 2017 the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) recommended that my Department and PIAB agree an appropriate level of revenue reserves to be retained by PIAB and the basis for holding such a reserve. The C&AG also recommended the introduction of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business Regulation (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Companies Act 2014 sets out the framework for the oversight of the accountancy and auditing profession in Ireland. The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) is an independent body responsible for the supervision of the auditing and accounting profession and its objects, functions and powers are set out in the 2014 Act. IAASA’s mission is to contribute to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The IDA's performance in 2018 reflects the joint emphasis the Agency and the Government have placed on increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) into regional locations. Last year, for example, 56% of all net new jobs created by IDA client firms were in locations outside Dublin. Similarly, every region in Ireland, experienced FDI-supported employment growth. There are now over 132,000 people...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The IDA's performance in 2018 reflects the emphasis the Agency and the Government have placed on increasing foreign direct investment (FDI) into regional locations. Last year, for example, 56% of all net new jobs created by IDA client firms were in locations outside Dublin. Similarly, every region in Ireland experienced FDI-supported employment growth. There are now over 132,000 people...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland operates a managed employment permits system maximising the benefits of economic migration and minimising the risk of disrupting Ireland’s labour market. The system is intended to act as a conduit for key skills which are required to develop enterprise in the State for the benefit of our economy, while simultaneously protecting the balance of the labour market. Only...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that, on 15 March 2019, this application for a General Employment Permit was refused for a number of reasons, one of which was that the occupation of Specialist in Assistive Technology and Specialised Seating/Occupation Therapist is listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits – employments for which an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (11 Jun 2019)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland owns approximately 10.6 hectares of industrial zoned land on the Sligo Road in Quignashee, Ballina. The site has been concept master planned by the Agency in order to demonstrate its potential to investors. Planning permission was previously obtained for infrastructural development, although this has since expired. The IDA continues to market the site to existing and...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 388 and 389 together. IDA Ireland works closely with international clients from a range of sectors, including the automotive industry, to highlight the benefits of investing in Ireland and potentially locating here. This includes companies who are increasingly attracted to Ireland on account of Brexit. It is also the case, of course, that many...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (30 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and Mercosur are ongoing. If concluded, an EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement would be the EU’s largest trade deal to date. The most recent formal round of negotiations took place in Buenos Aires on 11th– 15thMarch 2019. A week of intersessional meetings also took place between the European Commission and Mercosur...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the walkway is open. On the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I will refer it to the relevant Minister to be taken up with the local authority.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Complaints of the type mentioned by the Deputy should be referred to the returning officer in the specific area. On pay for members of the Defence Forces, pay is increasing under the pay agreements. For example, the average pay plus allowances for enlisted personnel is €41,189 and average pay plus allowances for officers is €64,278. This will improve under the Low Pay...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I cannot give the Deputy an answer but I will ask the Minister, Deputy Ross, to contact him with a response.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. If he passes on the specific details, I will raise it directly with the Minister for Health.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: It is not in promised legislation or the programme for Government but I will pass on the details to the relevant Minister.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the issue with regard to home helps and the amount of time some people get and I will certainly raise it with the Minister for Health.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I will convey those questions to the Minister for Justice and Equality.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Alison Harvey is chairing the task force for Tipperary. She is doing a good job there and it is important that we let her do that work. I have been down in Tipperary on a number of occasions and the regional enterprise plan has a particular focus on Tipperary town. Funding has been provided from a number of sources to assist that region. It will take a bit of time and we should allow her...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There is a range of funding mechanisms that can be applied to.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I stated that I did not hear the specific interview but I was aware that he had made his concerns known. I accept that what he said is a matter of concern. However, as stated, the commission has completed its report and I am satisfied that the issues in terms of pay and all the other issues he raised will be taken into account by the Minister of State with responsibility for the Defence...