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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together. The ODCE does not have the power to impose company director restrictions or disqualifications.  Only the High Court can impose such sanctions.  However, following the commencement of the Companies Act, 2014, in June, 2015, the ODCE may, in specified circumstances, invite an individual, who would otherwise face High Court...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Investigations/prosecutions - The ODCE has a remit to investigate indications of both civil and criminal wrongdoing under company law. In conducting such investigations, the ODCE has a range of investigative powers at its disposal as provided for by the Companies Acts.   Exercise of investigative powers Those powers are supplemented by those powers that members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement Investigations (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Prosecutions on indictment - Purpose of criminal investigations It is important to appreciate that the purpose of a criminal investigation is not to secure a conviction. Rather, the purpose is to establish the facts. Thereafter, it is a matter for the DPP to determine, having regard to the facts and to potentially relevant offences, whether the direction of charges is appropriate and in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 338 together. The ODCE currently has one vacancy (Corporate Compliance Manager). Since his appointment, the current Director has undertaken a significant restructuring of the ODCE to better reflect the organisation’s needs in the context of both its strategic shift towards deploying resources towards more serious indications of wrongdoing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: One of the actions in the Government's package of Measures to Enhance Ireland’s Corporate, Economic and Regulatory Framework, published in November 2017, is the establishment of the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) as an agency. Work on the development of the legislative framework for the establishment of the ODCE as an agency is well advanced.  I intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since my appointment and to date I have not had any meetings with the Director of Corporate Enforcement. My Department maintains regular contact with the ODCE on, inter alia, issues such as reform and modernisation, resourcing, performance and proposals for legislative change.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Meetings (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As is the case with other Offices and Agencies under the remit of my Department, officials from my Department meet with officials from the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement on a regular basis to discuss a range of issues, including in relation to Human Resource issues, ICT matters, funding, facilities, legislation and meetings with the Department’s Management Board....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: There are currently 24 field inspectors who have been involved in farm safety inspections and campaigns throughout 2018. In 2017 the HSA undertook a recruitment campaign for 11 Inspector posts, 6 of which were for field inspection posts. These 6 Inspectors have been involved in farm inspection campaigns during 2018 thereby helping to ensure that farm inspection targets and farm safety...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not made any payments to, or procured any services from, the named person or the named company during the period in question.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (27 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: While not directly responsible for delivering climate change mitigation programmes, my Department ensures that climate change is factored into its core enterprise and innovation policy responsibilities. My Department works closely with its agencies to fund climate change related research and to deliver environmental performance improvement programmes which directly assist enterprise in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and its agencies are providing extensive supports to ensure that businesses are prepared for Brexit. These supports aim to assist businesses in identifying key risk areas and the practical preparatory actions to be taken over the coming months. For 2019, I have allocated an extra €8 million to the enterprise agencies and regulatory bodies under my Department, which...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Data (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The number of young persons aged between 15 and 29 years of age that are classified as ‘not in employment, education or training’ (NEET) is measured in the OECD publication ‘Education at a Glance 2018’.  As demonstrated in the following table, 13.1% of young adults in Ireland in the 15-29 year old age bracket can be classified as NEET. The EU22 average for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I have been advised by my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, that pending the final outcome of the EU/UK negotiations, it is not possible at this stage to outline what regulatory regime will be in place for Irish licensed road transport operators in the various post-Brexit scenarios.  The Government remains focused on the finalisation of the withdrawal agreement to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that the above named company was granted Trusted Partner status on 14 November 2018.  A letter issued to the company on this date notifying it of this decision.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (22 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since my appointment as Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation I have had two engagements with the accountancy profession which included Brexit in the agenda. On 17 April 2018 I met with the President of Chartered Accountants Ireland and on 24 October 2018 I gave the opening address to the IAASA Brexit Business Briefing.

Seanad: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I welcome this opportunity to present the Bill to the House. I thank Members for agreeing to take all Stages today. This short, technical Bill will enable me, as the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to enter into agreements with the European Investment Fund, EIF, to facilitate access to finance for qualifying...

Seanad: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate and who have shown great flexibility by taking all Stages today, because this Bill is urgent.The Senators raised issues around the supports we have for businesses. The Government and its agencies are in constant contact with businesses about Brexit preparations. We have instituted a wide range of initiatives that can be tailored to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits section of my Department inform me that an application for a Critical Skills Employment Permit for the person concerned was received on 23rd September 2018.  The Employment Permits section is experiencing high levels of demand for employment permits this year and this has contributed to increased processing times for applications.  At end...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority Expenditure (20 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) does not have a breakdown of the annual spend on farm safety initiatives, campaigns and projects on a county by county basis. The HSA carries out a range of countrywide farm safety initiatives, campaigns and projects each year which include; attending and exhibiting at farm shows (e.g. Tullamore Show, National Ploughing Championship), running television...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (20 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: In April this year, the US Government imposed sanctions on a number of Russian individuals and companies. These measures have unfortunately impacted the Limerick-based company Aughinish Alumina (AA), which is owned by one of the sanctioned Russian firms. The Government has been working hard, ever since the sanctions were announced, to help find a solution. We have been in regular...