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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Transport (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The following table sets out the kilometres claimed and the Travel and Subsistence payments made to me in my capacity as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and to the Ministers of State at my Department from the 1 March 2011- 14 July 2013 as requested by the Deputy. It is important to note that the Travel and Subsistence figures includes hotel and other expenses along with mileage...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: Details of the number of IDA sponsored site visits by potential investors on a county basis from the beginning of 2010 to date in 2013 are set out in the attached tabular statement. IDA has indicated that, in seeking to achieve balanced regional development and the broader goal of securing new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects for Ireland in a very competitive global environment, the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that, since the beginning of 2010 to end of June 2013, there have been 667 IDA sponsored site visits by potential investors to Dublin and 135 such visits to Cork. I understand that some companies would have visited Dublin and Cork on the same itinerary or at different stages and over a number of itineraries, whilst others would have visited just Dublin and just...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Process (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The acceptance, or otherwise, of amendments proposed to legislation in Seanad Eireann is primarily a matter relating to the work of the Seanad. In particular, I have no direct responsibility in relation to whether an amendment that either I or a Senator proposes, is accepted by the Seanad, and I have no direct responsibility for the proposing of amendments by Senators. However, extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The names, location in Ireland and countries of origin of the 1,033 IDA client companies located in Ireland are set out in the attached document. The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by the industrial development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualised basis and is aggregated at county level. Information is provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ministerial Staff (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The following tables outline the information as requested by the Deputy. These figures reflect adjustments to pay in accordance with the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 and the relevant provisions of the Haddington Road Agreement, which were implemented with effect from 1 July 2013. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Staff July 2011 Staff July 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Exchequer Savings (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: Adjustments to pay in accordance with the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2013 and the relevant provisions of the Haddington Road Agreement, have been implemented from 1 July 2013. The table set out below outlines the salary details of the two Special Advisors appointed by me as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation in line with the Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Job Numbers (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The Forfás Annual Employment Survey reports on job gains and losses in companies that are supported by the industrial development agencies. Data is compiled on an annualised basis and is aggregated at county level. Figures for 2013 will not be available until year end. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the latest Forfás Employment Survey shows that during 2012 a total of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: As a consequence of the judgment in the John Grace Fried Chicken High Court case on 7 July 2011, the provisions of sections 42, 43, and 45 of the 1946 Industrial Relations Act 1946 and section 48 of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 Act were declared to be invalid having regard to the provisions of Article 15.2.1 of the Constitution. Consequently, all of the seventeen Employment Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Appointments to State Boards (18 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The details of the gender balance of the State Boards under the aegis of my Department in early 2011 and currently are set out in the Table below. There is a small increase in the representation of women on State Boards (5.58%) since 2011. Body No of Members (incl Chairperson) Male 2011 Female 2011 % female Male  2013 Female 2013 % Female difference Enterprise Ireland 12 8 4 33.33%...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Site Visits (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that in the period 2009 to date in 2013 there have been 7 IDA sponsored site visits by potential investors to County Kildare. Details of the number of site visits in each of those years are set out in the attached tabular statement. Site visits are tracked on a county basis only. Consequent upon these visits, some further due diligence is on-going by some of the...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Portfolio (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: I am informed by IDA Ireland that the Agency entered into a 35 year lease commencing in 1983 on 6 units in Newbridge, Co Kildare. One unit is currently occupied and the other five are available for marketing. The annual cost of security and electricity equates to approximately €12,000 per annum. I understand that Unit 6 is currently occupied by Industrial Control &...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regulatory Impact Assessment Submissions (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: This matter is being considered and will ultimately be decided upon in a whole-of-Government context taking account of the full range of public policy considerations that arise. These considerations are likely to include health and other societal aspects, legal issues and economic impacts, including trading implications and public healthcare costs. In this regard the Minister for Health, Dr...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fuel Sales (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: Measuring equipment used for trade, including Liquid Fuel Dispensers for petrol and diesel, is subject to control by the NSAI Legal Metrology Service in accordance with the Metrology Acts 1980 to 1998. The regime of control includes approval of new designs of measuring equipment, verification of instruments upon installation and following repair or recalibration, and inspection over the life...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Rehiring (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: There have been no retired civil or public servants retained by my Department since January 2013, on either a short term contract or on a consultancy basis, where normal abatement rules do not apply.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Haddington Road Agreement Savings (17 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The measures applying for the duration of the Haddington Road Agreement to my Department and agencies under the aegis of my Department, are set out under Appendix 4, Collective Agreement for Civil Service and non-commercial State sponsored bodies of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013-2016. As stated by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, the Haddington Road Agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Bodies Functions (16 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) was established under the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act, 2003 (the Act) and conferred with the majority of its functions in February 2006 when the Act was commenced. Its role is to support and enhance public confidence in the accountancy profession and financial reporting through the exercise of effective,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (16 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: The competence for the EU's common commercial policy lies with the European Union. Under Article 207 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Commission conducts the negotiations on behalf of the EU. In that context, EU Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, met with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister, Anand Sharma, in Brussels on 15 April 2013. As I...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Numbers (16 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: Employment data for Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland is collected annually as part of the Forfás Annual Employment survey. Employment figures for 2012 are outlined in the following tabular statement and figures for 2013 are not yet available. Enterprise Ireland’s mission is to partner with entrepreneurs, businesses, and the research and investment communities to develop...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Richard Bruton: In the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy. I will arrange to have it forwarded to him as soon as possible.