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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Contracts Data (4 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Details of contracts that my Department has signed with polling companies and market research companies in 2016 and 2017 are set out in the table. Year Name of Company Purpose of expenditure Cost € 2016 Coyne Research Design of customer survey €13,776 2016 Behaviour and Attitudes Survey of Irish SMEs views on Brexit €52,250 2017 Behaviour and Attitudes Survey...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Competitiveness (4 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) reports to the Taoiseach and the Government, through the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, on key competitiveness issues facing the Irish economy and offers recommendations on policy actions required to enhance Ireland's competitiveness position. The secretariat to the NCC is provided by my Department. The Council annually...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Programme (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Last November, the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection requested my observations on a confidential draft Memorandum for Government on the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017. I provided observations to the Minister on several aspects of the Bill, including its potential impact on small and micro enterprises. After the Bill had passed Committee stage, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has not had any expenditure on commercial archaeology services in the period in question

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Advertising Regulation (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Advertising directed at consumers is subject to statutory regulation under the provisions of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 on misleading commercial practices. These provisions give effect to Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices. As this Directive is a maximum harmonisation measure, it is not open to me to introduce additional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Electric Vehicles (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Accommodation for my Department is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in buildings which are either State owned or leased by OPW on our behalf. The accommodation is typically shared with other Government Departments and Offices with limited car parking spaces available to staff. There are currently no e-car charging points in any of the carparks in locations occupied by the...

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

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland (EI) is committed to helping companies expand their reach, internationalise and provide quality jobs throughout the country. It does this by offering a wide range of supports to client companies, particularly when it comes to entering new markets. In 2017, 350 new overseas presences were established with support from EI. Of these, 232 client investments were in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits Section in my Department informs me that it is currently processing Trusted Partner applications received on 25th May and standard applications received on 3rd April. My officials advise prospective applicants that any application for an employment permit must be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. It is currently taking 13 weeks...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (3 Jul 2018)

Heather Humphreys: At my request, my Department is currently conducting a review of economic migration policies underpinning the current employment permits system to ensure that our policies are fully supportive of Ireland’s emerging labour market needs, be they skills or labour shortages in certain sectors. The review is on schedule for completion with a full report due in the coming weeks. Following...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Startup Funding (28 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and Enterprise Ireland and are the agencies within the remit of my Department which support start-ups across the country. The LEOs are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and ‘soft’ supports for anyone wishing to start their own business. The LEOs may offer direct financial assistance to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (28 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Brexit presents the most significant economic challenge of the past 50 years for businesses in all parts of the country. My Department and its agencies are working hard to ensure that all potentially impacted firms are taking the necessary steps to mitigate the risks and take advantage of potential opportunities resulting from Brexit. My Department is engaged in helping SMEs prepare to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Directives (28 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Supreme Court judgement in NVH v MJE of 30 May 2017 declared that an absolute ban on the right to work for international protection applicants is contrary to Article 40.1 of the Constitution.  Under section 16(3)(b) of the International Protection Act 2015, an applicant was prohibited from accessing or seeking to access the labour market while their application is being determined....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Remit (28 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware of the media report to which the Deputy refers. However, I have not yet received a request from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on this matter. I will consider any such request in consultation with the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Attorney General.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Missions (27 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Current planning envisages a ministerial led trade mission to Kuwait in the latter half of 2018. It will feature high profile buyer networking events and individual itineraries of buyer meetings for participating Enterprise Ireland client companies. Enterprise Ireland has prioritised Enterprise Ireland client activity in Kuwait for 2018, and ran a client networking event in Kuwait in...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exports Growth (27 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. Promoting diversified export markets and pursuing new market opportunities for Irish products in light of the potential impacts of Brexit are key priorities for the Government and my Department. This includes markets that are growing as well as markets where we are already well established but with potential for further growth. ...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (27 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Government and my Department is engaging with international partners through a range of strategies, initiatives and articulation of Irish trade interests at international fora. This is particularly important in the context of Brexit and the need to support companies to diversify their product and market bases.  The Government’s Trade Strategy, ‘Ireland Connected:...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Electric Vehicles (27 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Accommodation for my Department is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) in buildings which are either State owned or leased by OPW on our behalf. The accommodation is typically shared with other Government Departments and Offices with limited car parking spaces available to staff. There are currently no e-car charging points in any of the carparks in locations...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (26 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 292 together. At my request, my Department is currently conducting a review of economic migration policies underpinning the current employment permits system to ensure that our policies are fully supportive of Ireland’s emerging labour market needs, be they skills or labour shortages in certain sectors.  A full report on the review is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (26 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272, 273 and 275 to 277, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU Legislation (26 Jun 2018)

Heather Humphreys: EU Directive 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure has been transposed by way of S.I. No. 188 of 2018 which was laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas on 13 June 2018.  The Regulations, made under the 1972 European Communities Act, provide for civil redress...