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

Heather Humphreys: The employment permits system is managed through the operation of the Critical Skills Occupations List and the Ineligible Occupations List for the purposes of granting an employment permit.  The Lists are subject to twice-yearly review which is predicated on a formalised and evidence-based process that takes account of labour market conditions and submissions from sectors and other...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Insurance Data (16 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not collect the type of information being sought by the Deputy.  I am advised that the Department of Finance, or the Central Bank of Ireland, who have responsibility for insurance in general, do not collect this type of information either. While the Deputy is aware that neither I, as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, nor my colleague the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Meetings (16 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The meeting on 27 February 2019 was between Department officials and representatives of American Chamber Europe (including Microsoft). The meeting provided an opportunity for American Chamber Europe to present their position paper "Towards a digitalised Single Market (2019 -2024): Recommendations for the next digital policy agenda of the European Commission", which is attached at the link....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Disability Act Employment Targets (16 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 258 together. My Department, as a public service employer, has a legal obligation under the Disability Act 2005 to report each year on the number and percentage of employees with disabilities. Part 5 of the Act sets out the following obligations on Government Departments and public service bodies regarding the employment of people with...

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

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 262 together. My Department has responsibility for the administration of the Employment Permits Acts 2003-2014 and the consideration of applications for employment permits which allow non-EEA nationals to take up employment in the State.  Under this legislation, in order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit...

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

Heather Humphreys: The IDA's €150m Regional Property Programme (RPP) is designed to provide property solutions for overseas companies considering investing or expanding in Ireland. As part of Budget 2019, I announced an additional €10 million in funding for the RPP. These increased resources will enable the IDA to develop new buildings as part of the next phase of the...

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

Heather Humphreys: The State's general policy is to promote the sourcing of labour and skills needs from within the workforce of the State and other EEA states.  Where specific skills prove difficult to source within the State and EEA, the employment permits system offers a conduit into the Irish labour market for non-EEA nationals with in-demand skills and is operated as a vacancy led system.   ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Contracts Data (11 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not awarded any contracts to the company in question in the past seven years.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: UK Parliamentary Committee Report (11 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 104 together. I understand that the Deputy is referring to a UK Parliamentary Committee Report on the Future of Audit.  It would be inappropriate for me to comment on a Report concerning activities in another jurisdiction.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition Law (11 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“CCPC”) was established on 31 October 2014 under section 9 of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014, following the amalgamation of the Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency. One of the CCPC’s principal statutory functions as a competent authority is to investigate suspected breaches of EU and...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that the named individual applied for a General Employment Permit on 9th January 2019. On 1st April 2019, this application was refused for the following reasons: - Failure to carry out a Labour Market Needs Test which is a requirement for this permit type as the job on offer is not listed on the Critical Skills Occupation List...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (10 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed that the IDA met with the site's new owners last December and that it has been provided with marketing information for the Liffey Business Campus. The Agency is continuing to actively market the site to both existing and potential clients through its network of offices in Ireland and overseas. More broadly, the Agency's efforts to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit represents a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, which cannot be underestimated. That’s why my Department started developing supports for businesses from the time when Brexit first became a possibility. Government’s priority is to ensure that businesses around the country can manage risks and avail of any opportunities. This has informed the range of advisory...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The pilot Online Retail Scheme administered on behalf of my Department by Enterprise Ireland is aimed at supporting a cohort of retailers to enhance their digital capability and develop a more competitive online offer that will enable them to increase their customer base and build a more resilient business in the domestic and global marketplace both online and offline. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the first-stop-shop for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for those starting or growing their business. The LEOs can offer financial assistance to microenterprises (10 employees or fewer) in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors which, over time, have the potential to develop into strong export...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 to 294, inclusive, together. I am very well aware of the skills shortages currently being experienced in the construction sector. The issue is all the more pressing given the strong economic growth being experienced and the high demand being placed on the sector to respond to a range of construction needs across the economy. I have also met with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland’s overall competitiveness performance remains positive. Our improved fiscal position and favourable cost competitiveness have contributed to Ireland’s overall international competitiveness. This improvement is reflected in a range of metrics, notably economic growth, increased employment, falling unemployment and a strong trade performance. Ireland’s inflation...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are actively engaged in the development of regional digital hubs/ehubs which provide the opportunity for relocation and for full-time or part-time remote working. A number of projects which have been offered funding under, for example, the Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF), are already prototype ehubs and should develop over time into more sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government, since 2011, has been firmly focused on restoring the economy to a more stable footing and sustaining existing jobs and growing employment in all sectors and in all parts of the country. The economy has recovered strongly and there are now more people at work than ever before. With the increase in employment and increase in earnings, there is now more spending in the economy...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (9 Apr 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit represents a significant challenge for businesses in Ireland, which cannot be underestimated. That is why my Department started developing supports for businesses from the time when Brexit first became a possibility. Government’s priority is to ensure that businesses around the country can manage risks and avail of any opportunities. This has informed the range of advisory and...