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Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis na Teachtaí O'Reilly, Nash agus Devlin freisin for their contributions this evening. I appreciate the broad support for the Bill and I look forward to engaging with the Deputies in respect of the issues they have raised. Deputies O'Reilly and Nash raised the issue around third-party funding. As indicated, I have...

Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (19 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Tá áthas orm an Bille seo a thabhairt os comhair na Dála inniu, which is the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023. The Bill transposes EU Directive No. 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on representative actions for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary: I thank Senator Warfield for raising this matter. I assure him the roadmap is being prepared and co-ordinated by our colleagues in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and will include inputs from my Department, Enterprise Ireland and Design and Crafts Council Ireland. The Senator referred to the extensive consultations that have taken place, and continue to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (18 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary: As I indicated, we are currently focused on agreeing the actions that will form the roadmap.We are working very closely with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and the Media. I have outlined our commitment to the digital space and those in the augmented reality, AR, and virtual reality, VR, animation and games development. There is huge potential there. I will keep...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Projects (18 Apr 2023)

Dara Calleary:  The National AI Strategy, AI – Here for Good, launched in July 2021, sets out how Ireland can be an international leader in the use of artificial intelligence to benefit our economy and society, through a Strategy which takes a people-centred, ethical approach to the development, adoption and use of AI. My department is leading on the implementation of the Strategy and is...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: At the start of this Government's term of office, we faced one of the biggest employment crises in the history of this State and yet, at this point in the Government's term in office, we have record employment, higher than at the beginning of the pandemic and across every region of the country. Our fantastic team in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, with regard to public...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (28 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) delivers major benefits by providing a low-cost, quick and fair option in injury compensation. It annually saves tens of millions of euro which would otherwise be paid in costs by parties, and ultimately be a cost borne by policyholders. PIAB has a number of mechanisms in place to keep applicants and/or their representatives informed in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (28 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: 678. To ask the Minister for Health if versatis patches will be reinstated for medical card or long-term Illness patients with multiple sclerosis as it is only available on schemes if the patient had shingles. [14940/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (28 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: 679. To ask the Minister for Health if efforts have made since 2017 to procure versatis at a better rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14941/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (23 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: 347. To ask the Minister for Health if there are plans to include ileostomy bags in the long-term illness scheme. [14456/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Small and Medium Enterprises (21 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: Embracing digital technologies is crucial for our continued economic growth and productivity as well as contributing to climate action. A competitive, innovative and resilient enterprise base is essential to provide high-quality jobs and employment opportunities. As outlined in the National Digital Strategy and the White Paper on Enterprise, our objective is that at least 90% of our SMEs...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Co-operative Sector (21 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: My Department has been engaging with key stakeholders, including the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society, over a considerable period of time and this has continued since the publication of the general scheme in November 2022. Pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme is ongoing by the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment and I expect to receive a report from the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (8 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: I am more than happy to work with the Deputy to facilitate that. The first place to start is with Cork County Council to see what available serviced land it has. Once we have an audit of available serviced land, we will engage with IDA Ireland and other enterprise agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and the Cork local enterprise office regarding available opportunities in Charleville. IDA...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Development (8 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle agus leis an Teachta. Guím gach rath agus ar gach iarracht ar an lá tábhachtach seo. I wish everybody a happy International Women's Day. It should not take a day. All of our good wishes should be given every day and we should learn every day. Is Seachtain na Gaeilge í freisin agus tá sé tábhachtach go...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Information and Communications Technology (7 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: National policy around the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Ireland is guided by our National AI Strategy, AI – Here for Good.This strategy sets out our commitment to the use of artificial intelligence technologies in a way which will benefit our economy and society, by taking a people-centred, ethical approach to their development, adoption, and use. In...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Bodies (7 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: In line with the National Digital Strategy, Harnessing Digital – The Digital Ireland Framework, and the National AI Strategy, AI – Here for Good, the Enterprise Digital Advisory Forum (EDAF) has been established to support Government in driving a step change in the digitalisation of enterprise in Ireland. This forum brings together representatives of indigenous enterprise,...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (7 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: All companies are required to comply with the extensive provisions of the Companies Act 2014. Alleged breaches of company law can and should be brought to the attention of the Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA). The matters raised by the Deputy were brought to the CEA’s attention by the Department as is appropriate. It would not be correct to say that the meeting was facilitated...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Corporate Governance (7 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 154 together. The liquidation referred to by the Deputy is proceeding under the supervision of the High Court in accordance with the Companies Act 2014 and the Government cannot interfere with that process. It is a matter for the Courts to decide on the relevance and import of any information that comes to light during a court supervised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (7 Mar 2023)

Dara Calleary: 583. To ask the Minister for Health if a drug (details supplied) can be added to GMS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11059/23]