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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Expenditure (7 Sep 2018)

Heather Humphreys: ITI is particularly well-placed, given its remit to develop cross-border trade, to help SMEs prepare for the particular North-South challenges associated with Brexit. This has been a key priority for the body since the decision by the UK to leave the European Union. The Brexit Advisory Service was established in May 2017 to provide a focal point for SMEs working to navigate any changes in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Electrical Contractors (7 Sep 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for the enforcement of competition and consumer law in the State. Section 9(5) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014 provides that the CCPC is independent in the performance of its functions. As investigations and enforcement matters are part of the day-to-day operational work of the...

Seanad: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am very pleased to introduce this Bill. My speech is being circulated along with an information pack of supplementary documents that I am also making available to Senators.The primary objective of the Bill is the regulation of the profession of statutory auditor and the conduct of statutory audits. It was broadly welcomed by Members in the Dáil and some useful changes were made. By...

Seanad: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators for their contributions to the debate on the Bill before us. I particularly welcome the expressions of support for the objectives of the Bill. I fully understand and appreciate that the technical nature of the Bill does not make for easy reading, but this should not be allowed to overshadow the ambition of a well-functioning system of public oversight of audit. I thank...

Seanad: Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017: Second Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: So far, the Financial Reporting Council in the UK has stated it wants to maintain high standards, and that is as much as we have at the minute.

Seanad: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased to have the opportunity to commence Second Stage. I look forward to engaging with Senators on the substance of the Bill and I hope to secure the broad support of the House for this important legislation. The Bill was not amended in any way during its passage through the Dáil and that, in itself, is clearly indicative and reflective of the broad support it has attracted on...

Seanad: Industrial Development (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I thank everyone for their engagement, comments and observations on the Bill. I look forward to working positively with Senators as the Bill moves through the House. I will respond to some of the issues that were raised. Senator Davitt mentioned the IDA park in Mullingar. I do not have the information but I will provide him with an update on it. One of the first events I attended when I...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, the deadline for transposition of Directive 2017/2398 - the Carcinogens and Mutagens at Work Directive is 17 January 2020. Transposition will take place via a Statutory Instrument. At present the transposition of Directive 2017/164/EU is taking priority. I am satisfied that arrangements are in place within my Department to ensure that the Carcinogens...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 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: IDA Ireland Site Visits (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Data on IDA Ireland site visits is collated on a county-by-county basis. The Agency records visits that have taken place and these are released at the end of every quarter. There were two site visits by IDA client companies to County Mayo in the first quarter of this year. Figures for the second quarter of 2018 will be compiled at the end of July. I want to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cavan is the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone who wishes to start or grow their business locally. The LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State supports available through agencies such as Revenue, the Department of Social Protection, and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Working Holiday Visas (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade administers Working Holiday Authorisations (WHA) on behalf of the Department of Justice and Equality, the purpose of which is to allow young non-Irish citizens seek work while on holiday in Ireland.  The WHA with New Zealand promotes travel between both countries for citizens between the ages of 18 to 30, for a period of one year...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to ensuring that the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, and the Local Enterprise Offices will continue to work with enterprise in County Louth and County Meath to support investment and enterprise development through the provision of appropriate funding. The amount of funding paid by Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department received no applications from Meath County Council and one application for funding from Louth County Council in the period in question.  As requested, details are provided below: Year Project Value of funding provided 2018 Louth Libraries Science Week Library Programme €8,000

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Data on IDA Ireland site visits is collated on a county-by-county basis only. Information on site visits to particular locations and towns is therefore unavailable. The table below outlines the number of site visits by IDA client companies to County Westmeath from 2011 to Q1 2018: County 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Q1 2018 Westmeath 15 7 9 12 28 36 42 3 More broadly, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Data (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The breakdown of numbers employed sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Total Number Employed in Companies Supported by Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta by Year by County. Total includes permanent full-time, part-time, temporary and other contract types.  Source: Annual Employment Survey 2017 County 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Data (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The A Programme for a Partnership Government set a target of 200,000 new jobs to be created by 2020, with 135,000 of these outside of Dublin. Enterprise 2025 Renewed, launched on 9th March 2018, sets out a revised target to have at least 2.3 million people in employment by 2020.  The objective is to ensure that, through effective policies, we realise employment growth that is sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Action Plan for Jobs (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Regional Action Plan for Jobs (RAPJ) initiative is a central pillar of the Government's ambition to create 200,000 new jobs by 2020, 135,000 of which are outside of Dublin. A key objective of each of the plans is to have a further 10 to 15 per cent at work in each region by 2020, with the unemployment rate of each region within one percentage point of the national average. The role of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Health and Safety Authority Expenditure (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The following sets out the number of inspections and investigations and spend on safety initiatives by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) for the period 2011 – 2017 and to date in 2018. Year Inspections and Investigations Year Inspections and Investigations 2011 15,340 2012 13,835 2013 12,244 2014 10,719 2015 10,880 2016 10,460 2017 8,876 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (12 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices promote awareness of the challenges of Brexit, and encourage businesses to consider its implications, through local events (including jointly with other entities), through their local websites (where clients can complete the Brexit Scorecard) and through Social Media. For example, the LEOs have collaborated with Enterprise Ireland, InterTrade Ireland and other...