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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (8 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. Companies can have an annual return date of up to 9 months after their financial year end. Thereafter companies have up to 28 days to file their annual return with the Registrar of Companies and up to a further 28 days to file their accompanying financial statements. These are final deadlines and therefore it is open to companies,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Money Laundering (8 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since 15 November 2016, the European Union (Anti-Money Laundering: Beneficial Ownership of Corporate Entities) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument No. 560 of 2016) has required all corporate and legal entities to hold adequate, accurate and current information on their beneficial owner(s) in their own register. Article 30.3 of the EU Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4AMLD) specifies...

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

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by the IDA that information on the total of grants paid to client companies in 2017 will be made available once they have been audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General. This audit should be completed by October this year.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Consumer Protection (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As much of the car hire by consumers occurs outside their country of residence and as the main companies engaged in car hire operate on a trans-national basis, action to tackle anti-consumer practices in the car hire sector is most effectively undertaken on an EU-wide basis. In response to an increase in complaints from consumers about car rental, in 2015 the European Commission and national...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Staff Training (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: From 2011 to date, my Department has spent €3,180.05 on staff attendance at social media training conferences.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Horizon 2020 Strategy Funding (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The following tables provide the total Horizon 2020 (EU) funding awarded to SMEs, by county, for each of the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The tables are based on the European Commission's most recent data release on Horizon 2020, which cover the period up to the 28thFebruary 2018. It should be noted that the information requested is not collated by my Department - it is maintained...

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

Heather Humphreys: The information requested by the Deputy regarding the number of employment permits granted for non-EEA workers in each of the years 2010 to 2017 and as at 1st May 2018, listed by occupation and sector, is contained in the link below. The Employment Permits Section of my Department has used the international Standard Occupational Classification (SOC Codes) system to classify workers into...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department provides research and secretariat support to the Expert Group for Future Skills Needs (EGFSN). The EGFSN plays a key role in identifying current and future skills needs of enterprises and advising the government on these needs. The EGFSN carries out research, analysis and horizon scanning in relation to emerging skills requirements at both thematic and sectorial levels. The...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills Shortages (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, the Secretariat to which is based in my Department, is an independent, non-statutory body. The Group has a broad sectorial membership including representatives from the business community, education and training providers, trade unions, and a small number of Government Departments and agencies. The Group’s mandate is to carry out research,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Creation (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Government's goal is to support the creation of an additional 200,000 jobs by 2020, including 135,000 outside of Dublin, and to attract back at least 70,000 emigrants. The whole of Government effort to deliver on these objectives is supported by the annual Action Plan for Jobs. Enterprise 2025 together with Innovation 2020 and the National Skills Strategy 2025 provide coherent,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The study commissioned by my Department on the sectorial implications arising from Brexit is due to be published by mid May 2018. This study will complement already completed macroeconomic studies commissioned both by my Department and other Departments and provides insights from firms as to their understanding of what a hard Brexit would mean for their business operations.

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

Heather Humphreys: The Employment Permits system is managed through the operation of the Highly Skills Eligible Occupations List (HSEOL) and the Ineligible Categories of Employment List (ICEL) for the purpose of grant of employment permits. Reviews of these lists are conducted biannually to consider occupations for inclusion on the HSEOL, or removal from the ICEL. The lists are organised using the Standard...

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

Heather Humphreys: The State's economic migration policy is intended to act as a conduit for key skills which are required to develop enterprise in the State for the benefit of our economy. It is vital that the employment permits system is responsive to changes in economic circumstances and labour market conditions. In order to orient the flow of skilled migrants into the country to meet skills and labour...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Immigration Policy (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2012, the State's economic migration policy has been very much oriented towards highly skilled occupations which can drive the development of the productive economy. While this has been an appropriate approach in the period of recovery, in recent months, as we approach full employment, difficulties are arising in some sectors, as employers seek to fill lower skilled and lower paid...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Expert Group on Future Skills Needs Report (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Access to a high quality, innovative and adaptable talent pool is critical for the sustainable growth of the Irish economy. As a result, equipping the workforce with the skills required for the jobs of today and those of tomorrow is a strategic priority for the Government. Meeting the growing skills needs of industry through investment in education and training is central to our continued...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Site Visits (3 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The following table sets out details on the number of IDA site visits to each county of Ireland in the first three months of 2018. As I have indicated previously, the IDA continues to highlight the benefits of expanding or locating in all counties of Ireland to its clients, including through site visits to regional areas. It is important to remember, however, that the final decision as to...

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

Heather Humphreys: Data on IDA-supported jobs is collated on a county-by-county basis. Information on the number of jobs in each local authority in Dublin is therefore unfortunately unavailable. The following table provides a breakdown of employment in IDA Ireland client companies by county in 2017. IDA Jobs by County 2017 No. Carlow 875 Cavan 1,155 Clare 6,775 Cork 35,248 Donegal 3,389 Dublin 88,318...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Support Schemes (2 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The agencies under my Department primarily Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Office, have a range of supports available and provide advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone who intends to start or grow their own business. In relation to the specific query raised by the Deputy, my department has made enquiries and the firm in question is a client of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (2 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The announcement by CG Power Systems Ireland that it is to reduce the number of employees at its Cavan facility is deeply regrettable. The Government and IDA Ireland did everything possible to avert these job losses. We engaged intensively with CG Power over the last number of months and I met with its senior management in April. Unfortunately, the company has informed us that, due to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Foreign Direct Investment (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department and I are aware of the U.S. Tax reform legislation that was enacted shortly before Christmas. This is the most substantial change to the US tax code in 30 years. These reforms include a reduction in the US corporate tax rate and a move to a territorial system. It is important that we continuously monitor the situation as companies and Governments around the world analyse the...