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Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Bullying in the Workplace (17 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: During the period in question, one complaint was lodged in 2017 under Dignity at Work – the Civil Service anti-bullying, harassment and sexual harassment policy. The complaint is the subject of an ongoing process and therefore it is not possible to state the outcome. Notwithstanding this, given the low number of complaints lodged during the period it would not be appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fisheries Offences (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 613 and 614 together. While the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has lead policy responsibility for the fishing sector, the atypical work permission scheme referred to by the deputy is administered by the Department of Justice and Equality and the Irish National Immigration Service (INIS) on behalf of that Department. The Deputy should be...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: An application for a General Employment Permit for the person referred to by the Deputy (details above) was received on 22 December 2017. The Employment Permits section of my Department is currently processing standard applications received on 13 November 2017 and this application should be processed within the next five weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: As I have previously noted, the site in question is not in IDA Ireland ownership. This means that the Agency has a lesser role in its potential sale than if it owned the property itself. I understand, however, that the property was placed on the open market in July 2017 and that its owner has engaged agents to handle its sale. IDA Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Under the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (No. 10 of 2005) a fishing vessel is considered a place of work and as such employers and employees must comply with their respective responsibilities under that Act while at work. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is the enforcement agency under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. The HSA has 10...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fishing Vessel Safety (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Under the provisions of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (No. 10 of 2005) a fishing vessel is considered a place of work and as such employers and employees must comply with their respective responsibilities under that Act while at work. The Health and Safety Authority, an agency under the aegis of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, is the enforcement agency...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Company Law (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I have received some representations on behalf of small business regarding the removal of section 343(7) of the Companies Act 2014.  I brought forward this amendment in the Companies (Statutory Audits) Bill 2017 as I consider it an appropriate and necessary measure to protect the interests of users of company financial statements. Prior to the Companies Act 2014, a company could...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Brexit Issues (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The research referred to underlines the importance of the work my Department and its enterprise agencies are collectively undertaking with respect to the UK's withdrawal from the EU. This includes efforts to help businesses plan and prepare for the specific challenges that Brexit is likely to pose to their commercial activity. Much of our broader work so far to help...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Gift Vouchers Data (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department published the draft Scheme of a comprehensive Consumer Rights Bill for public consultation on 25 May 2015. In addition to Parts dealing with the consolidation and updating of the law on the supply of goods, digital content and services and on unfair contract terms, the draft Scheme contains a number of provisions for the regulation of gift vouchers, including a proposed ban on...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Job Vacancies (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department does not monitor online job advertisements to determine the percentage that are specific to individual counties or regions.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Portfolio (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2015, the IDA has been working towards targets set out in their strategy “Winning - Foreign Direct Investment 2015-2019”, including increasing foreign direct investment in every region of Ireland by 30%-40%. To help achieve this goal, the Government has committed to providing the IDA €150 million over five years for a regional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 624 to 626, inclusive, together. On 11 December last, I announced the results of the first round of the new competitive Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF). The REDF is a €60 million competitive fund launched by Enterprise Ireland in 2017, with funding being made available over the period 2017-2020 under two competitive calls. The Fund,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: My Department provides funding annually to the following Agencies and bodies under my aegis: IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), Intertrade Ireland, National Standards Authority of Ireland, Science Foundation Ireland, Health and Safety Authority, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Personal Injuries Assessment Board, and Irish Auditing and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Funding (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: On 11 December last I announced the results of the first round of the new competitive Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF). The REDF is a €60 million competitive fund launched by Enterprise Ireland in 2017, with funding being made available over the period 2017-2020 under two competitive calls. The Fund, which is an open national competitive call to support regional...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sale of State Assets (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: Ardmore Studios is a commercial entity, owned 68.33% by private interests and 31.67% by the State. The State’s shareholding is managed by Enterprise Ireland. Enterprise Ireland inherited the stake from NADCORP, the former State investment agency, in 1986. As a passive investor, Enterprise Ireland has no enterprise development role in Ardmore or any involvement in its day-to-day...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Data (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: IDA Ireland remains focused on attracting job-rich foreign direct investment (FDI) to all regions of Ireland. Regional development is a key priority of the Agency, with a target set of increasing investment in every region of Ireland - including County Kildare - by 30%-40% by 2019. Kildare is marketed by the IDA as part of the Mid-East region, together with Counties Meath and Wicklow....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Properties (16 Jan 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. Therefore, my Department does not directly own, rent or lease any properties or land. None of the properties assigned to my Department are unoccupied. Any such land or properties owned or leased by Agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Local Enterprise Offices Establishment (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: The role of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) is to promote entrepreneurship at a local level. The LEOs provide information, guidance and 'soft' supports to anyone seeking to start or grow a business. Subject to certain eligibility, they offer direct grant aid to microenterprises (10 employees or fewer) in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sector which, over time,...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: IDA Ireland Staff (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: I am informed by IDA Ireland that the Agency currently has no vacancies for Regional Manager positions. IDA Ireland's Regional Manager for the Border region is Mr. John Nugent, who is based in the Agency's Sligo office and has been in place for a number of years.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Heather Humphreys: An application for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit for the person referred to by the Deputy (details above) was received on 22 December 2017. The Employment Permits section of my Department is currently processing standard applications received on 13 November 2017 and I am informed that this application should be processed within the next 5...