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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Residency Permits (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Matters relating to the presence in the State of foreign nationals who are the partners of Irish citizens are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. I have been informed that the partner of an Irish citizen may be granted a Stamp 4 residence permission, if they meet the qualifying criteria for the De Facto Partner Immigration Permission (DFPIP) scheme which is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Reports (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) into the personal contract plan car finance market (PCPs) was the first comprehensive study of the PCP market in the state. I am also aware that the Central Bank published an Economic Letter “An overview of the Irish PCP market” in recent weeks. The CCPC’s report made a number of recommendations,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: From February 9th 2018, when section 16(3)(b) International Protection Act 2015 was struck down by the Supreme Court, until the date of entry into force of the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive, any eligible international protection applicants can access the employment permit system on the same basis as other non-EEA nationals. The opt-in process, involving formal discussions with...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (1 May 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports for anyone who intends to start or grow their own business. In the first instance, the LEOs provide a ‘signposting’ service in relation to all relevant State support available through agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia,...

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

Heather Humphreys: In 2017 the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport’s Economic and Financial Evaluation Unit published a report “The cost of congestion, an analysis in the Greater Dublin Area”. The analysis estimates that the cost of time lost due to aggravated congestion is €358 million in the base year (2012). The National Competitiveness Council’s forthcoming report...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Government is very much aware of the situation involving Aughinish Alumina. I have spoken directly with the company's CEO and both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have met with its senior management. IDA Ireland has also been in regular contact with the firm since details of the sanctions first emerged. This remains a complex and fluid situation which will continue to evolve over...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Last year IDA Ireland appointed Jacobs Engineering, supported by AOS Planning, to identify potential strategic land banks in Ireland that would be particularly suitable for the development of data centre projects. The study, which comprises a number of stages, is being undertaken to understand what locations in Ireland are best suited for this type of investment. It is evaluating all...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Agreements (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: On the 21st April 2018, the EU and Mexico reached an agreement in principle on a new trade agreement that will be part of the broader modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement. Modernisation of the trade part will provide for duty free trade on practically all trade in goods including in the Agricultural sector. The agreement also includes common sanitary and phytosanitary (food safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Supports (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund does not come under the remit of my Department but that of the Department of Education and Skills.  Therefore, any adjustments to the strict qualifying criteria fall to that Department to address. However, extensive work has been ongoing in my Department to prepare for all Brexit eventualities. This includes detailed research...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The availability of an adequate supply of marketable serviced land and buildings in advance of demand is a key element in the IDA's ability to compete for mobile foreign direct investment. The availability of property solutions allows projects to commence at an earlier date by diminishing much of the difficulties associated with land acquisition, planning and construction. It...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises (26 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, I was delighted to launch the Review of SME and Entrepreneurship issues and policies in Ireland with my colleague Pat Breen, T.D., Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection and the Secretary General of the OECD Ángel Gurría on 8 March 2018. This will be a collaborative...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Data (25 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The employment of all non-EEA nationals in the State is governed by the Employment Permits Acts 2003 – 2014. Under this legislation in order to work in the State all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit or relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality which allows them to reside and work in the State without the requirement for an employment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (25 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. Between 2011 and 2016 no training courses were delivered on the use of social media, within my Department. My Department does promote the development of staff through attendance at conferences on topics relevant to their work. In this regard, four staff members attended conferences on social media during this period. The conferences...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through its agency Enterprise Ireland, supports companies in urban and rural areas to start, innovate and remain competitive in international markets, now and into the future. On an annual basis Enterprise Ireland works with approximately 5,000 companies through a network of market and sector advisers based across 10 national offices and 33 international offices. These...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Enterprise Ireland is actively working with companies with global ambition to internationalise, and in doing so, diversify their global footprint. This is critical for long term business growth, particularly in light of Brexit. In 2017 Enterprise Ireland: - Supported clients in winning 1,391 new overseas contracts; - Supported clients establish 350 new overseas presences; -...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The Local Enterprise Office (LEOs) are the ‘first-stop-shop’ for advice and guidance, financial assistance and other supports to those who are interested in starting or growing their own business. The suite of LEO Brexit supports available to micro and small businesses through the 31 LEOs nationwide include: - Access to the ‘Brexit SME Scorecard’ online tool where...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Industrial Development (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As I have previously noted, the property in question was placed on the open market last summer. The IDA continues to engage with the owner about its potential sale and is actively drawing the attention of its clients to the property.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Neither my Department nor any of its Offices received invoices from the company referred to over the period 2007 to 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Regulation of Lobbying (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Policy responsibility for the regulation of lobbying lies with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Public bodies have specific responsibilities under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. The Act requires each public body to publish a list showing the name, grade and brief details of the role and responsibilities for each person that is a “designated public...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Initiative (24 Apr 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) is an initiative under the Government's Action Plan for Jobs which is run by the 31 LEOs nationwide in partnership with the Local Authorities. The initiative is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation through Enterprise Ireland.  The aims of the competition are to support a culture of entrepreneurship at...