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Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I want to acknowledge the family and friends of our late colleagues, Seymour Crawford and Brendan McGahon, and extend our sympathies to them. While I did not know Brendan personally, I heard the stories of a very colourful and outspoken character, which is probably in contrast to the more reserved approach Seymour always adopted. I would not be standing here today were it not for Seymour...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. Details of contracts that my Department entered into during 2018 with the named companies are set out in the table below. Company Contract Details Cost KPMG Data Analysis and Benchmarking Exercise for the Personal Injuries Commission. €43,050 PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Developed an information guide for SME’s on...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to bring the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 before the Seanad. This is an important Bill as the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, or the PIAB as it is commonly known, facilitates the objective assessment of damages at a much lower delivery cost and in a far shorter timeframe than through litigation. The cost of insurance working group report...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank Senators Davitt, Ó Céidigh, Reilly, Colm Burke, Devine and Lawlor for their contributions to the debate on the Bill. I welcome the general expressions of support for the overall objectives of the Bill and will try to address a number of the issues that were raised. On the Judicial Council Bill 2017, it is a legislative priority for the Government, and the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports and guidance to help businesses prepare for the impacts of Brexit. These supports aim to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken. The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), an agency of my Department, is the State body with responsibility for developing and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Due to legislative and other commitments, I have not been in a position to respond to the request for a meeting made in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy, but hope to be able to do so in the near future. While I will consider carefully the points made in the correspondence, it is not my intention to make the change to proposed legislation sought in the correspondence.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development is a key priority for my Department. We understand the importance of achieving the best possible spread of employment and investment across the country and we have been working hard towards that goal. Significant progress has already been made, with 58% of all IDA client-supported employment now located outside of Dublin. This figure represents the highest such figure in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Data (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Kilkenny Design Workshops Limited ceased to operate in 1989. The day to day issues for the company were matters for the Board of Directors and the management of the Kilkenny Design Workshops Limited. The settlement of debts incurred by Kilkenny Design Workshops was a matter for the company itself and the Minister had no statutory powers to provide a guarantee to the company’s...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: 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. I am working closely with the agencies under my Department who have a wide range of supports available to enable companies to consolidate market share within the UK, and also to become more resilient by...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Advisers Data (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have employed the services of two Special Advisers, details of whom are available through the Department of Public Expenditure website, but are set out below for the Deputy’s information. NameRoleSalary Ms Lucy MoylanSpecial Adviser Press PO Standard Scale Mr Pauric McPhillipsSpecial Adviser Policy PO Standard Scale I have...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Meat Processing Plant Inspections (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) Legal Metrology Service is responsible for the implementation of the Metrology Acts 1980-1996 and related Regulations. It does this through certifying and inspecting measurement instruments and the quantities of pre-packaged products. A wide range of measuring instruments, including weighing instruments used in meat plants, are subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The answer to this PQ is deferred to allow for clarification on some elements of our response. My Department will supply the information requested once it has been collated.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Third Level Funding (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI) was launched in 1998, with five cycles of expenditure to date. In addition to supporting the provision of top-class research infrastructure (buildings, laboratories and cutting-edge equipment), PRTLI saw significant investment in human capital development, through Structured PhD/Emergent Technology programmes across the Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Funding (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The €500m Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund is currently being implemented through my Department and its agencies. The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund will see investment in the development and deployment of disruptive innovative technologies and applications, on a commercial basis, targeted at tackling national and global challenges. €20 million has been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Whilst I understand that the IDA has responded directly to the specific correspondence referred to, I would like to emphasise that regional development remains an absolute priority of mine. I am focused on supporting and sustaining existing regional employment while also working to create new economic opportunities and jobs in every county of Ireland. With regard to foreign direct investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not hold any research or data relating to a united Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not have plans to commission a report to explore the potential benefits and challenges that a united Ireland would bring to businesses.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Reports (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Details of external consultant reports commissioned by my Department in 2018 and to date in 2019 are set out in the attached tables. My Department considers hiring external consultants in cases where there is not the necessary expertise to deliver the project in-house, in cases where an external assessment is deemed essential, or in cases where a project must be completed within a short time...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: National Digital Strategy (12 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: A new National Digital Strategy, to help Ireland maximise the economic and societal benefits from digitalisation and its transformative effects, is currently under development. The Strategy is being led as a shared effort by the Department of the Taoiseach; the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment; the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation; and the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The following table sets out the breakdown of the capital allocation of €251,946,000 across my Department’s Jobs & Enterprise Development programme. REV 2019 €,000 Capital A - JOBS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 251,946 A.4 - INTERTRADE IRELAND 6,695 A.5 - IDA IRELAND 142,000 2. IDA Ireland - Grants to Industry 95,000 3. IDA Ireland - Grant for...