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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (11 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section of my Department inform me that it has no record of any application for an employment permit for the above named people (details supplied).  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. ...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: This is a fair and balanced budget for a modern Ireland and I am delighted to introduce my Department's budget for 2019. I have secured an increase in my Department’s total Exchequer allocation by 9.1% year-on-year from €871 million to €950.2 million. This comprises a record €620 million in capital funding and €330.2 million in current funding, which...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (10 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 94 together. Brexit is undoubtedly the most significant challenge facing Irish enterprise in over 50 years. With less than 6 months to go, I was determined to deliver a budget with Brexit at its core, building on the many measures we have already introduced, and responding to the evolving needs of business. The agencies under my remit have an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injury Claims (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003, all personal injury claims, with certain exceptions, such as medical negligence cases, must be submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) unless they are settled by the parties involved at an early stage. The most recent figures (2017) published by PIAB do not show an increase in personal injuries claims going through...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Recruitment Agencies Regulation (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Agency Act 1971 governs the sector operating in Ireland. Under the Act, an employment agency operating in Ireland must hold a licence to carry out its business. It is an offence under the Act for an employment agency to do so without a licence. An employment agency operating outside Ireland will be subject to regulation, if any, of the jurisdiction in which it is located. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 and 198 together. As part of the conditions of an employment grant from the IDA, an applicant company must create a certain number of permanent full-time positions. It should be noted, in this context, that the average annual salary of jobs in IDA Ireland client firms is currently €48,406, which evidences the high-quality of those positions. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland does not require a company to pay the living wage to staff as part of its conditions of giving grants to companies. However, while the agency does not collect data relating to salaries paid at the individual level, data collected as part of its annual ABSEI survey shows that the average payroll per employee across the EI client base actually exceeds the living wage. It...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland does not support zero hour contracts due to the requirements set out under EU State Aid Rules and in line with the agency’s policy. Under EU State Aid rules, Enterprise Ireland can only provide support against actual wage costs calculated over a two-year period. The jobs must be maintained in the SME for 3 years or in a large company for 5 years. In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 to 203, inclusive, together. Ireland operates a managed employment permits system which maximises the benefits of economic migration while minimising the risk of disrupting Ireland’s labour market. Current Government policy is to issue employment permits for the employment of non-EEA nationals for specific vacancies and where the positions on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Communications (9 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: There is no specific policy in place regarding Ministerial use of private email for Government business in my Department. I can confirm however, that I do not use private emails for Department/Official business, and neither do my advisors.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (4 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit has brought ever-sharper focus upon the importance for Irish companies of pursuing diversified export markets as well as new market opportunities. This includes markets that are growing as well as markets where there is already a well established presence but with potential for further growth. Supporting such actions are key priorities for Government and my Department. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (4 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 at least 70% of all new foreign direct investment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (4 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation is considering proposals to develop a longer-term Investment Loan Scheme to help businesses strategically invest in a post-Brexit environment. Decisions on this will be made in the context of the forthcoming Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Working Holiday Visas (4 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Working Holiday Authorisation (WHA) scheme is operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A person who holds a WHA is required to obtain a permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality to enter, reside and work (under the terms of the WHA) in the State. Under the terms of the WHA, it is not possible to apply for an employment permit whilst in the State. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Apprenticeship Programmes (3 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not hold policy responsibility for the Apprenticeship system. Policy responsibility for the system lies with the Department of Education and Skills and the Apprenticeship Council. Operational responsibility in this area lies with Solas, Ireland’s further education and training authority. My Department supports the development of the apprenticeship system on an...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (3 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland continues to highlight the benefits of expanding or locating in all of our regions, including in Counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath. There are over 122,000 people employed across 649 firms in IDA client companies located outside of Dublin, with 45% of all new foreign direct investment (FDI) jobs created last year based in regional locations. Employment numbers for 2018 will...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Visa Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The person concerned is currently the holder of a Working Holiday Authorisation, WHA. The WHA scheme is operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A person who holds a WHA is required to obtain a permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality to enter, reside and work, under the terms of the WHA, in the State. Under the terms of the WHA it is not possible to apply for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Relations Contracts Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 310 together. My Department does not have a specific budget subhead for public relations advice, communications, online advertising, press or public awareness campaigns. No specific amount was allocated for these activities in 2018. There have been a number of payments in relation to these activities across my Department and the Offices under its remit...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Personal Injuries Commission (2 Oct 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I was pleased to submit the Second and Final Report of the Personal Injuries Commission (PIC) to Government on the 18thSeptember 2018. The publication of this Report now concludes the challenging work programme of the Personal Injuries Commission since its establishment in January 2017. The establishment of the Personal Injuries Commission was one of the key recommendations from the Report...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Retail Sector (2 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. The increasing prevalence of online shopping is requiring retailers to adopt innovative technologies as well as creating more distinctive...