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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Relations Issues (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy may be aware I have engaged in extensive public consultation in framing my proposals for a radical reform of the State’s Workplace Relations Services. There is universal acceptance of the need for root-and-branch reform of the existing structures and processes which have evolved in an ad hoc fashion over the last eighty years. These deficiencies have given rise to,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Cross-Border Co-operation (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: North South economic co-operation continues to be a priority of mine and of the Government. To this effect, there is on-going dialogue between relevant Ministers and officials, North and South, to promote economic development, job creation and innovation on a cross-border basis. From my own perspective, I attend meetings, of the North South Ministerial Council Plenary, which are hosted by...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Youth Employment Initiative (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: I am very much aware that employment opportunities for young people have been seriously impacted by the economic crisis over the last number of years. Our youth unemployment rate, for persons under 25 years of age, reached over 30% in 2012. The Government has been tackling the issue of youth employment through the combined efforts of the Action Plan for Jobs and Pathways to Work....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Applications (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: When I introduced both these schemes to the House I clearly indicated that the take-up of both schemes is dependent on SME customer demand levels. Potential demand from SMEs is very difficult to assess and for this reason I did not set lending targets for the Schemes. As of 17 January, 2014 Microfinance Ireland (MFI), has approved 149 applications to the value of €2.32m supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grant Payments (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Details of a range of grants paid to this company by IDA Ireland, during this period, are set out in the table below. Table of grants paid to Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland from 1997 to 2013 Year Grant paid Grant Type 1998 €164,431 Employment 2007 €105,832 Research, Technology and Innovation 2009 €235,053 €41,600 Training Employment subsidy 2010...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consultancy Contracts Data (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Details of all consultancy firms engaged by my Department during 2013 and relevant fees paid are outlined in the table below. Name of consultancy firm Fees paid First Choice Financial Services Ltd and AJS Financial Advice Ltd €24,600 Peter Fitzpatrick & Company Legal Cost Accountants €4,323.45 Cyril O' Neill Legal Cost Accountants €5,597.95 H M Ventures...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund Application Numbers (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 104 together. The Microfinance Loan Fund Scheme facility was introduced in October 2012 following demands from business interests for the introduction of supports for microenterprises in a difficult economic environment. It has now developed a presence in the Irish financial market. As of 17 January 2014 MFI, has approved 149 applications to the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Expenditure (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, Irish businesses and the research and investment communities to develop Ireland’s international trade, business investment, innovation, leadership and competitiveness with the ultimate objective of job creation. Start-up companies in particular are a very valuable source of job creation. In support of this...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105, 108 and 110 together. 2013 was one of the best years in recent times for the attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) and the creation of jobs in IDA Ireland client companies. There were over 7,000 net new jobs created in IDA Ireland client companies during 2013, the highest figure in over a decade. There are now over 161,000 people directly...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Targets (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: The manufacturing sector, which had lost 50,000 jobs in the years up to 2010, has seen a modest return to growth in employment over the last few years, with an additional 8,000 jobs having been created in the last year alone. There are now 213,600 people directly employed in the sector in Ireland and when account is taken of indirect jobs supported, it now supports over 427,000 people. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Programmes (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Research and Innovation are of major importance given their potential role in contributing to economic recovery, competitiveness and jobs across the EU. The European Research Framework Programme - which is the largest innovation and technology programme offering grant assistance from the EU - has always been an important element in providing international linkages and enhancing the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Ireland is rated highly internationally as one of the best countries in the world in which to do business, and we have built a strong competitive basis on which to compete on global markets. Ireland has moved up to 17th place in the IMD’s World Competitiveness Yearbook 2013 having being ranked 24th only 2 years ago, while Ireland is ranked 15th in the World Bank’s Doing...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: The importance of science, technology and innovation (STI) to Ireland is recognised by the Government as being crucial to growth in our indigenous and FDI sectors and plays a key role in job creation. The Government’s overarching aim is to accelerate both the economic and societal return on our public investment in STI. In this context, implementation of Research Prioritisation,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Data (23 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 113 together. The manufacturing sector, which has lost 50,000 jobs in the years up to 2010, has seen a modest return to growth in employment over the last few years, with an additional 8,000 jobs having been created in the last year alone. There are now 213,600 people directly employed in the sector in Ireland and when account is taken of indirect...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: The Consumer Association of Ireland made an application to my Department for funding in 2013. Their application was evaluated, approved and paid in December 2013. No application for funding for 2014 has been received from the organisation to date.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Companies Law Issues (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: It is important to note that the contents of the financial statements of companies are governed by relevant EU Company Law Directives and Regulations and by the applicable accounting standards. There are no plans to amend this disclosure regime in relation to specific sectors in the economy, as this would be open to accusations of discrimination and, were it to be required generally in the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: Zero hour contracts are covered by contract law. A zero hour contract must be entered into freely between the employer and the employee – it cannot be forced upon an employee. Zero hour contracts are normally found in sectors such as retail, healthcare and hospitality. I am very conscious that in certain circumstances, they may be of great benefit to both employers and employees....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: The National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) carries out inspections of employer records with a view to determining compliance with employment rights legislations. These inspections arise - In response to complaints received of alleged non-compliance with relevant employment rights legislation; - As part of NERA inspections focusing on compliance in sectors where there is an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Sector Management Appointments (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: In so far as my Department is concerned, all appointments to permanent and pensionable positions should be publicly advertised and subject to open and transparent recruitment mechanisms and that these principles apply to all such permanent and pensionable positions in my Department and its Agencies. In the case of appointment to positions on State Boards in particular, my priority is to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Outsourcing of Public Services (22 Jan 2014)

Richard Bruton: No additional outsourcing has been undertaken by my Department since March 2012. The following tables detail the total amount of existing contracts that have been in operation on behalf of my Department and its Offices since 5th March 2012: Table 1: Outsourced Services for Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation Service outsourced Name of outsourcing company Estimated Savings...