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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland has reported winning approximately 55 Brexit-related investments with employment potential of more than 4,500 roles over the next two to three years. The financial services sector accounts for 62% of all Brexit related investments to date and 44% of the associated jobs (approximately 2,000 roles). The remaining investments have come mainly from life sciences and engineering...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: The Government’s Consumer Protection (Gift Voucher) Bill 2018, which proposes the introduction of a minimum five-year expiry date on gift vouchers, was initiated into Seanad Eireann on 19 December 2018 and the Second Stage debate was held on 23 January 2019. Committee Stage in Seanad Eireann is scheduled for 31 January 2019. It is my wish to have the legislation enacted as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Jobs Data (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working towards ambitious targets to ensure that employment and investment are distributed as evenly as possible across the country. I am pleased to say that total employment in the Agency's client companies now stands at 229,057, with 58% of all IDA employment outside of Dublin. This represents the highest number of people employed...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister, my objective is to create the best possible environment for enterprise, entrepreneurship, innovation and investment. Creating more jobs outside of our main cities is a key priority for both the IDA and my Department in that regard. Real progress has already been made towards that goal, with 58% of all IDA employment now outside of Dublin. This represents the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Data (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not hold any employee information relating to the former employees of the company for which the Deputy has supplied details of.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working to provide extensive supports, schemes and advice to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These measures aim to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming weeks. My Department and I have been very active in the 'Getting Ireland Brexit Ready' public information...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: As a small open economy, Ireland has always been exposed to factors beyond our control, impacting on our ability to prosper, and the global economic landscape is becoming more, not less, challenging to Ireland’s growth prospects. In January 2019, the IMF revised down their projections for global economic growth over the next two years, with growth projected to be 3.5% in 2019 and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. The Employment Permits Section of my Department administers the Employment Permits system.  All applications for employment permits are processed in line with the employment permits acts and associated regulations which lay down in legislation the criteria in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Development (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Regional development is a key priority of mine and I am focused on maintaining existing jobs while also increasing the level of employment and investment in every county in Ireland.  Innovation is a critical element of regional economic sustainability and in order to grow regional firms must be enabled to achieve sales outside their region. All of Enterprise Ireland’s Research...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regional Action Plan for Jobs (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: Since becoming Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I have made jobs and enterprise in the regions my top priority. We want to have a situation where all regions are enabled to realise their potential as contributors to economic recovery and growth, and thereby reduce regional disparities. Since the launch of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs (RAPJ) there has been an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Preparations (31 Jan 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. The agencies under my Department have a wide range of supports available to enable companies to consolidate market share within the UK, and also to become more resilient by broadening their sales to other...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I are fully committed to the continued growth and development of our small and medium indigenous enterprises. The Department is engaging and listening to the needs of small business, which account for 99.8% of all enterprises in the State. My Department through its Agencies, Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices, provides a range of tailored supports to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has been working closely with the Commission and DG Competition since November 2017 through the Irish/EU Technical Working Group on State Aid.  The objective of the Group is to scope and design schemes to support enterprises impacted by Brexit in line with State Aid rules.  Much has been achieved by this Working Group.  It has examined and explored a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has a strong focus of developing indigenous businesses. I am consistently engaging and listening to the needs of small businesses. I am aware of their importance as SMEs account for 99.8% of all enterprises in the State and are predominantly indigenous. We provide, principally through our Agencies, a range of tailored supports for enterprise of all types and sizes in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (31 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I and my Department have a concerted focus on creating a business environment which will see an increase in female headed enterprises. I am ensuring that my Department is at the forefront in the provision of supports and programmes to assist women to lead businesses, whether they are established businesses or new businesses. Women make up more than half the population in Ireland....

Seanad: Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to bring the Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016 before the House today. The Bill has passed all stages in Dáil Éireann and obtained cross-party support. The purpose of this Bill is to update and modernise Irish law relating to hallmarking. Hallmarking describes the administrative and legal system for ensuring that articles of precious metals conform to legal standards...

Seanad: Hallmarking (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators for their support. They have all acknowledged that the Assay Office does wonderful work in Dublin Castle. I visited the office, as did Deputy Quinlivan. What they do there is amazing and if colleagues get an opportunity, it is worth a visit. It is full of history going back to the 1600s. It is a great experience. I compliment them on and thank them for the great...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second and Subsequent Stages (30 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I am very pleased to bring this short technical Bill before the Seanad today. The purpose of the Bill is to complete a series of amendments to current legislation that enable simplified procedures for all companies meeting their annual filing obligations.Companies can have a maximum of nine months after the financial year end to prepare an annual return and the associated financial...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second and Subsequent Stages (30 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators for their support.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (30 Jan 2019)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are working towards ambitious targets to ensure that employment and investment are distributed as evenly as possible across the country. I am pleased to say that significant progress is being made with 58% of all IDA-supported employment now outside of Dublin. This represents the highest number of people employed by IDA clients outside of the capital in the...