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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Startup Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Subject to certain criteria, the LEOs are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for those starting or growing their business. The LEOs provide a signposting service in relation to other relevant State supports available through agencies such as Revenue, the Department of Social Protection, Education and Training Boards, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (6 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the IDA met with representatives of the owner of the site last month. It was agreed that the IDA would be provided with marketing material for the facility, which the Agency will use to try and attract new investors. The IDA will though continue its efforts to win further investment for County Kildare and I am hopeful that new jobs and projects can be secured in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: InterTradeIreland Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: InterTrade Ireland (ITI) is one of the six North-South Implementation Bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement. It operates a wide range of enterprise support programmes to develop cross border business and assist SMEs with growth, capacity building, and research and innovation. ITI is jointly funded by my Department and its Northern Ireland counterpart, the Department for the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Commissions of Investigation Data (6 Nov 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not carried out any commissions of investigations or State inquiries in 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Commission (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Government believes that it is important that consumers and businesses can obtain insurance cover at a reasonable and fair price. The cost of insurance is an issue of concern for consumers, businesses and community groups. The Minister for Finance established the Cost of Insurance Working Group in 2016 to examine the factors contributing to the increasing cost of insurance and identifying...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland (EI) provides sponsorships for a number of national and regional events such as conferences, seminars and awards for entrepreneurs and SMEs. Decisions on initiatives to be sponsored are made on a case by case basis where the business case for such sponsorships is aligned to the EI strategy of Building Scale and Expanding Reach. The sponsorships can vary by sector and type...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Export Controls (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. My Department is responsible for controls on the export of military items from Ireland. Under Irish law, military export licences must be sought in respect of the export from Ireland of military goods and technology, and any components thereof, listed in the EU Common Military List. My Department is also responsible for licensing the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Staffing resources are an ongoing priority to ensure my Department’s continued ability to facilitate the wide mission and volume of work in a range of challenging policy areas. This will continue with ongoing day-to-day review of the appropriate staffing mix across my Department in response to known and probable priority areas. My Department liaises directly with the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Arms Trade (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 199 together. Ireland exports a small volume of goods which have a military classification per the EU Common Military List. Each application for an export licence in respect of such goods is subject to a stringent examination on a case-by-case basis. Each application is reviewed against the 8 risk assessment criteria set out in Article 2 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Commission (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Government believes that it is important that consumers and businesses can obtain insurance cover at a reasonable and fair price. The cost of insurance is an issue of concern for consumers, businesses and community groups. The Minister for Finance established the Cost of Insurance Working Group in 2016 to examine the factors contributing to the increasing cost of insurance and identifying...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland continues to highlight the benefits of expanding or locating in all counties of Ireland to its client base. It is important to remember, however, that the final decision as to where to invest always rests with the company concerned. It is also the case that site visit activity does not necessarily reflect investment potential, as almost 70% of all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The announcement by the Authentic Food Company that it is to close down is very disappointing. The Government’s immediate concern is for those workers directly affected by this announcement in this very difficult time for them and their families. The Government will make every State support available to these employees. My Department, through Enterprise Ireland (EI), has had a...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Initiative (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Future Jobs summit will take place on the morning of the 22nd November 2018. Future Jobs represents a new economic framework for Ireland aimed at strengthening our economic resilience to future potentially adverse economic developments and at positioning our people and our businesses to grasp future opportunities. Future Jobs will focus on: 1. increasing enterprise productivity...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Budgets (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Expenditure Report 2019 set out the summary capital and current allocations for my Department in 2019.  The gross allocation of €950.2million for my Department in 2019 as set out in the Report represents an increase of 9.1% on the Department’s 2018 allocation of €871million and includes an increase in our capital funding from €555m to €620million in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Enterprise Ireland Seed and Venture Capital Scheme (SVC) has been in operation since 1994 and there have been four distinct programme periods. These are 1994-1999, 2000-2006, 2007-2012 and 2013-2018. Across the programme phases, Enterprise Ireland has committed approximately €510 million, which, using a co-investment model, has raised a total of €1.19 billion in seed and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: In Budget 2019 I announced an additional €2.75m to Enterprise Ireland for the creation of new ‘Regional Innovation and Technology Clusters’ via the Institutes of Technology, building their facilities, expertise and supportive capabilities as drivers of global enterprises in and across the regions. This will support SME productivity and innovation, entrepreneurship and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Science Foundation Ireland Data (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The number of awards and budget allocation by year for the SFI Strategic Partnership Programme are shown in the below table. The awards are multi-annual in nature (i.e. the projects awarded in 2014 can involve funding in 2015 and 2016 etc.). YEAR No. of Awards Total funding € 2014 3 2,386,145.30 2015 3 10,325,710.58 2016 5 11,077,846.50 2017 3 6,189,705.50

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Schemes (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Retail is the largest private sector employer in the country, and supports jobs in every city, town and village in the country. Digitalisation has increased the scope for competition in the sector, and online retailing has grown rapidly in Ireland. As Chair of the Retail Consultation Forum I am committed to supporting the needs of the retail sector in developing their online capability...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Improving Ireland’s competitiveness is a key priority for this Government.  We are working hard to consolidate this country's traditional strengths in terms of talent, productivity and export competitiveness.  The reduction in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the report that the Deputy is referring to concerns the movement of cash assets following the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (25 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Following the court proceedings in relation the application for an employment permit of the person concerned, my officials have reviewed the application and an employment permit has now been granted. My officials having examined the Judges ruling, have reviewed and amended operational procedures to ensure they are now fully compliant with the judgement.