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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (22 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 122 together. The employment permit system is managed through the operation of the critical skills and ineligible occupations lists. In May 2018, following a comprehensive review of the data/evidence available and consideration, by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine as the lead policy Department for the sector, of a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Governance (22 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Further to Parliamentary Question No. 96 of 16 May 2019 concerning the non-binding Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration), my Department has been in discussion with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the employers' association Ibec in this regard. The Declaration encourages the appointment of...

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputies for their constructive engagement and support for the Bill. The Government supports the aims of the Private Members' Bill. However, as indicated in the other House, it will have to be amended to ensure coherence with existing ground rent legislation and most importantly to ensure the Bills constitutionality. As I...

Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". The Government supports this Bill which was originally tabled as a Private Members' Bill in the Seanad. It contains proposals to amend the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 to facilitate the acquisition of freehold title to their properties by ground rent tenants. The Government’s strong support for the Bill is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As requested by the Deputy, the table below sets out the amount of fees, inclusive of VAT, paid to the companies concerned in each of the years from 2011 to 2018. Supplier 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TOTAL 2011-2018 PWC €0.00 €40,646.58 €0.00 €94,903.75 €0.00 €0.00 €0.00 €11,070.00 €146,620.33...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: While the immediate risk of a no-deal UK exit has diminished with the extension to 31 October, Brexit remains a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, which cannot be underestimated. That is why my Department has put in place a range of supports to help businesses prepare for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Government’s priority is to ensure that businesses around...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (21 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As indicated previously, the IDA met with the site's new owners last December and have been provided with marketing information for the Liffey Business Campus. While there have been no further meetings between the IDA and the site's owners, the Agency is continuing to actively market the site for investment to both existing and potential...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Governance (16 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration) is a non-binding ILO instrument providing guidance to enterprises on social policy and inclusive, responsible and sustainable workplace practices. Its principles are addressed to MNEs, governments of home and host countries, and employers’ and workers’ organizations....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (16 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that not enough information has been provided to determine whether the person (details supplied) qualifies for an employment permit. In order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Department of Justice and Equality. In order to apply for an employment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Appeals (15 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department informs me that, following the submission and consideration of additional information at review stage, a decision has been made to award a General Employment Permit to the person concerned and the permit issued on 14th May 2019.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I hope to launch the next tranche in June. The projects which have been funded to date have been very successful. For example, I was at the Tyndall research centre only two weeks ago where I saw that a hand-held MRI machine was in development. That is something for the future. I also saw a tiny camera. It was smaller even than the head of a pin. The project will allow cameras to enter...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ticket Touting (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As I indicated in a recent reply to the Deputy, my Department is currently working with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, OPC, on the preparation of amendments to the Prohibition of Above-cost Ticket Touting Bill 2017. While good progress is being made on these amendments and it is my aim to finalise them as soon as possible, it is not possible to provide a precise timeframe for their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ticket Touting (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to progressing this Bill. It is an important issue for consumers and fans. As I stated previously, I do not want to see them getting ripped off anymore. There have been delays in drafting the amendments because the drafting of Brexit-related legislation had to take priority. The Deputy will understand why that is the case. While this is an important issue for fans, I am...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Project Ireland 2040 (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department launched the €500 million disruptive technologies innovation fund in June 2018. Information on the fund and how to apply was provided by my Department with the support of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, SFI. Expressions of interest were sought for funding commencing in 2019. In December 2018, I was delighted to announce the 27 projects...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. During February and March of this year, I launched nine new regional enterprise plans to 2020, which build on the very strong progress made on employment creation under the Regional Action Plan for Jobs 2015-2017. I am pleased to say that implementation has commenced in all regions. Shaped from the bottom up by regional stakeholders and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Deputy has raised this issue with me on a number of occasions. As part of its €150 million regional property programme, IDA Ireland is directly investing in a building programme to help ensure that property solutions are in place for overseas companies. I understand that IDA Ireland has now completed the acquisition of a suitable site for the Carlow advanced technology building,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Enterprise Support Schemes (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy knows, the agency did not own the land in Carlow and had to acquire a site through the open market. This was a lengthy and complicated process that resulted in the overall completion objective for the facility being delayed. I will certainly keep a close eye on the timelines I have given the Deputy and I have no doubt he will keep an even closer eye on them. I look forward to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for her question. As I have said on a many occasions, Brexit of any kind means change and we must prepare for this unprecedented challenge. A no-deal Brexit is the worst possible outcome and that is why we welcome the agreement of the European Council to an extension of the Article 50 process until 31 October 2019, which prevented a no-deal outcome on 12 April and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I do not agree that the uptake has been abysmal. It is important to remember the Brexit loan scheme, whether it is the working capital facility or the long-term loan scheme I launched last month, comprises loans which businesses have to repay. I can understand a natural reluctance on the part of some businesses to take on debt until the full details of the Brexit challenge become clearer....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Brexit Preparations (14 May 2019)

Heather Humphreys: There have been approximately 600 applications to the Brexit loan scheme, with 550 approved-----